Come Fly With Me to Jaipur and Diwali Wishes

I have spent many years in Rajasthan as a child.  When we lived in Jaipur, I was very young but I have been back there many times since! I am heading back there next year, and this time I am planning to take my my kids with me! I am looking forward to it. One of the places on my wish list this time is a trip to Bar Palladio! This fascinating place is a European style bar at the Narain Niwas Palace! I will probably have to eave my kids behind for this visit :) I am drooling over the images! It looks so chic and beautiful. This place apparently draws an eclectic crowd! I can picture this as a hangout joint for the cool crowd traveling to Jaipur from all over the world!!

I am loving all the shades of blue in the images below! What do you think?

For all my readers who celebrated Diwali this past weekend, I hope you had a lovely time! I had a really hectic but fun Diwali weekend and I am still recuperating :) I got so busy that I had time to take only a handful pictures! A few of them are on Instagram, so please do join me there!

Here's to a great week ahead....

Images Bar Palladio via Trendland and subject to copyright!

Come Fly With Me To Ibiza

I am almost always swept away by homes in Spain! Somehow the interiors call out to me:) I think what appeals to me is how bright and airy they all look. The use of natural resources is always a plus. To add to the drama, the homes often have views of the shimmering sea below :) 

This is another home in Ibiza that recently caught my eye! I was tempted to share all the pics of this stunning home, but I guess a few will have to do! You can view all the images here!

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Come Fly With Me To Mykonos

I have fallen in love with the images of this restaurant called Caprice in Mykonos, Greece! It looks absolutely gorgeous.

Summer is coming to an end in my part of the world! The kids head back to school and we will all be bound to follow a routine. I am going to miss everything about summer. The endless, sunshine and the chaos at home:) Its so nice to break away from routine the same time every year. We all need to recharge our batteries and summers in the Pacific Northwest does just that :)

What are the thoughts that come to your mind as look at these images? Sigh! If only I could hop on a plane now and see this gem of a place myself :)

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Come Fly With Me To Abode Mumbai

I am back with the Come Fly With Me Series to bring you a fascinating boutique hotel in the heart of Mumbai. The first of its kind in Mumbai, the Abode Hotel is housed in a 110-year-old building. The property was originally built in 1910 by Opium trader and businessman David Sassoon. The property's true potential was realized in 2013 when a British national and an Indian hotelier teamed up with an Australian architect to convert this neglected heritage property into a boutique hotel!

The Abode stands proud today as building that pays homage to Bombay’s heritage and bohemian past.The architect Sian Pascale has conceptualized a design process which draws on uncovering the history of the building and also the city itself. 

There are some spaces that make you comfortable and at ease as soon as you set your eyes on it! Its a winner if you can make an instant connection and picture yourself there! These images of  Abode" in Mumbai does that for me!

Take a look and tell me what you think?

This library at the hotel is inspired by the old book sellers in the city where tiny spaces are jam packed and stacked with books that can be bought by the kilo. 

Everything is unique at this hotel. These stacks of The Parle-G biscuit/ cookies  is for guests to give to homeless children on the streets of Mumbai or just to snack on!

I love the fresh and new approach of this hotel. Abode  appears to be filled with character! A hotel that blends the new and the old.......I am drawn to the restored vintage furniture sourced from Mumbai's secondhand markets, Many of the hotel's furnishings have also been handcrafted from recycled materials. What's not to love about that!!

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Come Fly With Me To The Spanish Pyrenees

Oh dear! With the fog and chilly temperatures in my neck of the woods, this mountain getaway looks fabulous!! 

This home is made up of three traditional Pyrenean farm buildings. The property is a 3 and a half hour drive from Barcelona in the town of Val d' Aran. This picturesque town has 10,000 permanent residents. It starts at the French border and meanders southward for 25 miles, terminating at the Baqueira/Beret ski are. Your neighbors will probably be the rich and famous of Spain, most notably the royal family. 

Tempted ???

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Come Fly With Me To Hawaii

As Summer begins to fade......I cannot help but reminisce about the days gone by. We made a quick trip to Hawaii last month which was absolutely perfect. I have been to Hawaii before but this trip was extremely special :) I had my parents with me!! We spent the most beautiful seven days in Oahu. It really was a dream come true. We deliberated till the last minute as there were some issues that came up before the trip. However I am so glad we stuck to our plan!

A good old fashioned family holiday is my kind of vacation. I am very grateful that my parents could travel with us. Hawaii is a spectacular destination. I love the glitz and glamour of Waikiki, and adore the tranquility and beauty of the North Shore. This trip we spent all our time in Oahu. My two favorite islands in Hawaii are Oahu and Kauai. 

I am sharing some images from my vacation.......I could easily spend a lifetime there :)

Keep on smiling and have a great week!

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Come Fly With Me To Bali

I cannot believe how fast this year is racing by. August has arrived and it promises to be a busy month for me. Summer will soon fade away and Fall will come my way!

Come Fly With me to Bali today! The Villa Bella is a spectacular villa located in a traditional Balinese village a few minutes away from the very happening and touristy town of Seminyak. This is a villa that combines the best of ancient Bali with all the modern luxuries of today!

Bali is absolutely gorgeous, I was there a few years ago and fell in love with this magical island and its warm and friendly people! Sending you some weekend inspiration to make you smile and sigh:)

Have a beautiful weekend!

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Come Fly With Me To Taroudant, Morocco

Come fly with me to Morocco today :) We are travelling to a little market town called Taroudant which is off the beaten path from Morocco's tourist circuit. Like many of you Morocco fascinates me. I hope to get there sometime soon. The color, the architecture, the look and feel of this beautiful part of the world tempts me everyday! 

Dar al Hossoun is a unique Eco friendly guesthouse in Taroudant. This property is built entirely by local builders & craftsmen using natural materials and ancestral techniques. I love the earthy hues around the entire property. This place looks luxurious and yet seems lost in time......the perfect getaway in my mind :)

I could never ever get tired of seeing a sight like this :)

The beautiful gardens designed by the world famous landscape architects Eric Ossart and Arnaud Mauriere.

The guesthouse is very close to the age old ramparts of Taroudant.

I hope you enjoyed this quick virtual vacation to Morocco! Please don't forget to enter my current giveaway !!


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Come Fly With Me To Skyros Island Greece

Come Fly With Me To Greece today :)These images are of two lovely guesthouses connected by a beautiful courtyard. This property is located on an island called  Skyros in Greece. The owner of this property is Georgios C Carabellas who owns a lifestyle brand called TR2. 

The buildings are old and the courtyard has the most stunning floor tiles. The entire layout of the place is chic. Here is where eclectic design blends together with traditional elements. From the glamorous chandeliers to the beautiful accents there is so much to like about this place! 

This for me is the perfect island getaway.....the endless expanse of the sea, the luxurious interiors, the mandarin trees, the stunning architecture and solitude!

What do you think?? Are you ready to pack your bags :)

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Come Fly With Me To "The Farm" Jaipur

Hello there My Come With Me Series for this week takes us to my favorite state in India....Rajasthan! I lived in Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan for many many years. I miss Rajasthan a lot and try and make a trip there whenever I can.

The Farm is an inventive and artistic little boutique hotel on the outskirts of Jaipur. The Farm is largely constructed from spare parts and salvaged furniture from the owners old palace. The hotel opened in 2009. In this hotel, the treasured cultural heritage of its young Rajput owners meets reinvention, originality and flair. The Farm is also a creative space that showcases the work of many artists both known and unknown. 

While the property offers all the luxuries you need, reuse,recycle and re-purpose is the mantra of the hotel. All the 6 rooms in the hotel have a unique personality of their own. I am intrigued by this eclectic and artistic hotel. To know more about "The Farm" click here.

Images: The Farm Hotel and subject to Copyright.