Destinations
Discover Your Next Escape
Two handpicked destinations, each with its own character. We know them intimately — the best stays, the hidden corners, the right time to go.
Hill Station Escape
Mahabaleshwar
Maharashtra, India
Perched at 1,372 metres in the Sahyadri ranges, Mahabaleshwar is Maharashtra's most beloved hill station — a world of strawberry farms, mist-draped valleys, and colonial-era charm. Cool even in summer, it offers a rare respite from the plains.
Highlights
Arthur's Seat
The 'Queen of all Points' — a dramatic cliff-edge viewpoint where the Savitri river valley unfolds 1,300 metres below. Best visited at dawn before the clouds roll in.
Strawberry Picking
Mahabaleshwar produces over 80% of India's strawberries. Walk through the farms, pick your own, and savour them fresh with cream — a ritual no visitor should miss.
Venna Lake
A serene colonial-era lake ringed by forest. Hire a rowboat at sunrise, when the mist sits low on the water and the hills are perfectly still.
Pratapgad Fort
A 17th-century Maratha fort perched on a spur of the Sahyadris, built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The views across the ghats are extraordinary.
Our Take
"We love Mahabaleshwar for its unhurried pace. The best properties here are heritage bungalows and boutique retreats tucked into the forest — a world away from the crowded main bazaar. We'll point you to the right stay and the right season."
Sun & Serenity
Goa
Goa, India
India's smallest state punches far above its weight — a 105-kilometre coastline of golden beaches, a Portuguese old quarter that belongs on a UNESCO list, and a dining scene that rivals any city. Goa rewards those who look beyond the obvious.
Highlights
North Goa's Boutique Belt
Assagao, Siolim, and Vagator have quietly become India's most interesting neighbourhood for design-led restaurants, concept stores, and intimate boutique stays. This is the Goa the guidebooks are only just catching up to.
Old Goa & Fontainhas
The Baroque churches of Old Goa — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the pastel-painted Latin Quarter of Fontainhas in Panjim are among the most atmospheric corners of the subcontinent.
Spice Plantation Lunches
Inland Goa is a different world — lush, quiet, and fragrant. A guided walk through a working spice plantation followed by a traditional Goan thali lunch is one of the great simple pleasures of the state.
South Goa's Empty Beaches
Agonda, Palolem, and Butterfly Beach in South Goa offer the kind of unhurried coastline that North Goa lost a decade ago — fine white sand, calm waters, and almost no crowds.
Our Take
"We have a carefully curated set of properties in Goa — from private villas in Assagao to boutique hotels steps from the beach in South Goa. We know which ones are genuinely special and which ones just photograph well."