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A Walk Through History: The Hadrian’s Wall Walk

Travel Tips - Amanda - February 14, 2018

Ever wondered what it would be like to take a long nice walk through history? Well, then the Hadrian’s Wall Walk is just the thing for you. In northern England, the 84 miles long Hadrian’s wall path stretches from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway connecting the east and the west coast. Most of the path is close to the remains of the almost 1900 years old Hadrian’s Wall. The brute structure was erected by the Romans to separate civilization from the barbarians. If that idea sounds familiar then you are not alone. George R R Martin has admitted that the inspiration for the 700ft wall in his series books, A Song of Ice and fire, came from this very wall. Although the walk is a long one and it will take at least 10 days to cover the entirety of it, a holiday there is worth it and you plan accordingly here for your days at Hadrian’s Wall walk. Continue Reading

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Healthy, Fun and Amazing Holiday Ideas for Your Family on The Alps

Travel Tips - Amanda - February 13, 2018

An activity holiday break on the Alps can be an extremely healthy way to get away and have a good time. The Alps are not just for family winter holidays. The French Alps are full of action and offer the perfect fun summer activity holiday for the whole family. There are different resorts that offer plenty of fun and healthy activities to try, here are three resorts you can try for a healthy family friendly holiday that is action packed and fun filled. Continue Reading

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How to Teach Your Kids to Fish

Travel Tips - Amanda - February 9, 2018

If you are an aspiring fisher or you’ve got years and years behind you in the sport, you may want to know that not all people are interested in taking it up. Some women might find it boring, but the most important problem that arises when you start your own family is that you’ll find it hard to engage your kids and get them to love fishing just as much as you do.

For your consideration, we have created a list of several helpful tips and tricks you can use to make sure that your son or daughter develops a love for angling that goes beyond the passage of time. Continue Reading

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5 Fun Winter Destinations to Visit with Kids

Best Destinations, Getting Lost - Amanda - January 17, 2018

Winter Destinations to Visit with Kids

It’s nearly every child’s dream to experience snow at some point in their lifetime. Whether it’s because of watching their favorite films or the idea of building a snowman, many a child wants to experience the joy of playing in white powder. Whether you decide to road trip in an RV rental or book some flights, you may be looking for ways to make their dream come true. Continue Reading

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Experience a Maharaja style stay at Fort Jadhavgadh Heritage Hotel, Pune

Best Destinations, Travel Tips - Amanda - January 4, 2018

Westerners and many of the elite Indians would like to be pampered as a king whenever they stay in palatial hotels and resorts that are not far away from big cities. There is one such vacation destination option in fort jadhavgadh on the outskirts of Pune, the second biggest city in the state of Maharashtra, India and a four hours ride from Mumbai, the economic capital of India. It was a fort once, built for the kings of Marathas and now converted into a palatial heritage hotel where you will breathe the air of royal Marathas while staying in any one of the kingly accommodations and experience the true royal hospitality extended to the guests.

Location of Jadhavgadh

Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/@18.395688,74.002549,15z?hl=en-US

It is right on the Hadapsar-Saswad road and is 22 km from Pune City.

Before we look at the various types of accommodations in the fort turned resort, let us look at all the amenities of the hotel.

Amenities:

The hotel offers every modern0day amenities that we are used to that include Internet, restaurant, emergency medical service, and more,

Special hospitalities:

A modern spa where you get several kinds of body treatments such as tissue massage, Thai body massage, and hot stone massage to name a few.

Different types of accommodation

The staying options in Fort Jadhavgadh are starting from Maharaja Suite to royal tents.

Maharaja suite

Obviously, the most expensive, the Maharaja suite will match all your expectations. The view of the countryside and the distant hills from this top floor suite is said to be panoramic. The bathroom is fitted with a couple bathtub which means it can easily accommodate a couple. A true royal facility indeed!

Maharani suite

The royal spouse of the king must have originally stayed at this location because whoever stays in the Maharani suite can directly enter the spa for a personal pampering. The bathroom comes with a steam room.

Museum suite

It is situated one floor above the internal museum. The specialty of this museum suite is the free-standing bathtub in the bathroom.

Varsh suite

Ah, this is a superb facility in Fort Jadhavgadh heritage hotel. I think the rain shower room is one of a kind in India if not the world.

The rain shower room is actually an open-to-sky bathing area. The guests can enjoy a hot or cold shower while looking up the blue sky or gazing at the moon and stars depending on the time of the shower. Chhavni- Royal Tent

Sure it is a tent made of white fabric but look at the image below.

Wow! What a spacious looking tent. It is aptly named as ‘royal tent’. I could see a small wash basin too inside the tent..

Neem forest cottages

The 4 air-conditioned cottages are built amidst the Neem trees whose air is said to be medicinal.

Food

To satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst, there are several restaurants and bar. The ‘Aangan’ is an open-air dining area that serves authentic Maharashtra food and the Kund is a poolside bar

Conclusion:

Fort Jadhavgadh hotel is an ideal royal holiday resort near Mumbai and very close to Pune.

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