Stay Cool This Season With These Rejuvenating Summer Escapes
These stunning getaways are giving us major #foodandtravel goals.
Although it isn’t summer yet (officially, of course!) in the Northern Hemisphere, we can all feel the sweltering heat stripping us off of the energy to function. And honestly, who isn’t waiting for that oh-so-dear summer break to come?
If you’re like us and haven’t had the time to plan anything for the summers yet, here’s a list of summer escapades, that are perfect to shake things up for you this summer. Read on.
1. Sucres Des Terres, Worli, Mumbai
Feeling flavourful? Well, there’s gourmet, artisanal ice cream at hand. Sucres des Terres is another name for “a dreamer’s ice cream”, of course, made with dollops of tantalising love. Remember the good old days when you never cared about spoiling your clothes or smudging your lipstick while savouring an ice cream? This gourmet ice cream brand whips up some old-fashioned nostalgia in delectable scoops of natural flavours. Their creativity pays an ode to the flavours that are now forgotten, missed, or longed for, in essence, the flavours from our childhood, travels, and experiences. Each jar of Sucres des Terres ice cream is carefully hand-packed in small batches just for you. They only work with the freshest seasonal fruits, richest natural milk, and most indulgent cocoa and chocolate. Go, order now!
2. Angama Mara, Kenya, Africa
How about an escape to the desert-scapes of Africa? Head to Angama Mara, a trending, new owner-run safari lodge inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara overlooks Kenya’s Maasai Mara, considered to be one of the loveliest game reserves in the continent. Spoil yourself with a lodge that suits your taste and a host of other luxuries: two intimate camps of just 15 tented suites each, a private airfield, and access to the Mara below, custom-made safari days, and a famously warm Kenyan welcome. The Mara Triangle is home to Africa’s great mammals, a mere 10-minute drive from the lodge, and guests can experience hot air ballooning, walking safaris, or cultural visits to neighbouring Maasai villages—or simply indulge in sweet nothings. Experience gastronomic delights prepared by Kenyan chefs who celebrate the finest local produce: grass-fed beef, green beans, prawns from the coast among others. Bask in the glory of intimate picnics that are offered on the crest of the Out of Africa kopje (a small hill in a generally flat area) that is featured on the movie’s poster.
3. Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel, Goa
Immerse in a tropical escapade surrounded by luxury, while you soak in the nightlife of North Goa. Local Goan style and ethos meets contemporary sophistication at the Club Wing at Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel. The 64 luxury rooms overlook either the serene pool or the hillocks of the greenest belt of Candolim. An evening sun-downer by the pool amidst hip tunes and stunning cocktails is one of the perks here.
4. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, UAE
Ever fancied romancing amidst lilting Arabic tunes and natural desert landscape, while being caressed by majestic creature comforts? Well, the five-star luxury retreat Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an idyllic spot for honeymooners and solitude-seekers alike. Nestled 45 minutes from Dubai and its international airport, Bab Al Shams offers guests a one-of-its-kind traditional desert experience that is true to the culture and heritage of Dubai and the UAE. With its literal translation from Arabic meaning “gateway to the sun”, Bab Al Shams is built in an Arabic fort setting in and around an oasis. This award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suites ranging from 47 m² to 68.4 m² infused with authentic Arabic designs and modern touches. More of a foodie? A wide selection of restaurants and plush lounges complete the dining experience: Al Hadeerah Desert restaurant has live entertainment; Masala serves authentic Indian fare; and La Dune offers Italian cuisine among others. Need more? The management also offers customised activities—open 4x4 desert drives, desert fat biking, camel rides, falconry plus a host of games such as croquet and boules.
5. A Bar Called Life, Juhu, Mumbai
While in the Maximum City, head to A Bar Called Life in Juhu to enter Mumbai’s happening nightlife scene. The 200-cover space offers a mix of indoor as well as al fresco seating options and a host of finger foods and fun cocktails perfect for a date. Each drink features Indian elements, interwoven into either the presentation or the flavour. The Life Hastaakshar section of the cocktail menu offers signature concoctions such as Vada Pav, a boozy interpretation of one of the city’s favourite snacks and Meetha Pan, a combination of house-made gulkand syrup, orange bitters, and vodka.
6. Golden Wood Resort, Sakleshpur, Karnataka
Take your love to the rainy slopes in the Malnad region of Karnataka as Golden Wood Resort awaits you with its cosy suite of homes. The resort is part of the 150-year-old Harley Estate, a 500-acre coffee plantation site that offers some of the best award-winning coffees and supports a sustainable ecosystem.
Have you planned your summer vacay yet?
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Assisted by Dishari Basu.