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A recent offering from the Taj, the Vivanta’s panoramic views over a calm turquoise ocean ensure complete tranquillity, cocooned in luxury

At a distance of 32 km from Malé airport, on Hembadhu Island, in the North Malé atoll.

Vivanta by Taj offers a choice of three excellent restaurants: Latitude, which serves pan-Asian cuisine, Open - The Grill for alfresco dining overlooking the lagoon, and the open-air Reef Bar, which showcases live entertainment. Guests may also choose to go diving, canoeing, night fishing, windsurfing, sailing or water skiing. The Jiva Spa offers guests a choice of relaxing and beautifying therapies, and has its own treatment rooms.

Guests may choose from 138 operational rooms, Beach Villas, Deluxe Beach Villas, Deluxe Water Villas and Beach Suites, each of which is the very last word in luxury. The interiors of every Villa is delicately done up in soothing shades, and while Beach Villas offer scenic views of the ocean, the Water Villas are built over water, ensuring utter privacy and a glorious panoramic view.

The perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless hospitality, this complex of Portuguese- Goan styled terracotta-roofed cottages sprawls amidst fifty-six acres of palm-fringed landscaped gardens.

Located on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian Sea, this Mediterranean-style resort is a 45-minute drive from the airport.

From relaxing Ayurvedic massages to archery or a fast-paced game of tennis, guests can look forward to a wide variety of recreation and fun. Jiva Spa offers oil lamps, incense and natural surroundings, as well as spacious treatment rooms. At the Exotica, guests will find a wide range of restaurants and bars in which to dine. Adega Camoens has the perfect atmosphere for smoking cigars and sipping Cognac. The Allegria serves traditional Goan food and wine. The Eugenia serves authentic Indian fare and specialities from South East Asia. Li Bai offers classic Chinese cuisine. At the Lobster Shack, fresh seafood cuisine combines with a live seafood display, canoe bar and a show kitchen. The Miguel Arcanjo features Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a show kitchen and pizza oven.

All guest rooms at the Taj Exotica embody the Indian tradition of luxurious design and comfort. The deluxe Sea View Villas offer a panoramic view of the sea and a host of amenities. The Luxury Suites are one-bedroom units that feature a private dressing room and bedroom, an oversized bathroom with a large Jacuzzi, and a spectacular sea view. The Presidential Villas are twobedroom villas with a living and dining room, master bedroom, guest room, a fully stocked pantry, a private garden with its own private plunge pool and massage pavilion.

Serene backwaters, floating houseboats, a canopy of palms and an air that’s as alluring as it is timeless — indeed, little has changed in this place that bewitched its first owner, the English missionary Henry Baker in the late 19th century.

This hotel located at Kottayam, by the banks of Lake Vembanad.

Vivanta by Taj offers all the comfort of a luxury resort but care has been taken to do little to alter the 123-year old bungalow’s architecture and rustic surroundings. The Baker’s Dining Room serves its culinary masterpieces in an atmosphere that’s colonial with a pastoral charm. Guests can navigate the backwaters via a houseboat, a traditional canoe or choose from a variety of other boats. The hotel also organises ayurvedic treatments.

The hotel’s living arrangements include Standard Rooms, Luxury Villas (with or without private pools), Cottage Rooms and Deluxe Cottage Rooms. The décor is Edwardian with a distinct Keralite air. It’s meticulously furnished to offer every decadent comfort, yet nothing overshadows its underlying simplicity or timeless

Set on Kovalam, one of India’s most scenic beaches, this resort is spread across 10 acres, with a breathtaking view of the backwater, lush landscapes, coconut palms and pristine beaches.

Situated 16 km south of Trivandrum and 215 km from Cochin, this hotel occupies pride of place amidst serene backwaters and swaying palms.

Guests can relax by the swimming pool, at the fitness centre or in the outdoor Jacuzzi. An exciting array of water sports, including catamaran rides, is also on offer. At Jiva Spa, trained practitioners guide guests towards a life of physical, mental and spiritual equilibrium. The uniquely designed Coffee Shop blends upmarket all-day dining with rustic, local ambience, and offers a wide variety of cuisines — Italian, Asian, Mexican and more. At Curries, guests can savour succulent Indian cuisine. Neera is a plush, chic bar, whose bartender fashions amazing cocktails to help guests unwind.

A refreshing mix of style and spacious elegance, the resort’s guest rooms and suites offer peace, tranquillity and modern comforts. Cottages are made from granite stone, elephant grass thatched rooftops, Bizzaza bathroom mosaics and a private balcony. Large French windows offer a panoramic view of the sea. Suites offer a sitting room, French windows with an excellent view of the sea and private balconies or garden sit-outs. The magnificent Presidential Villa has two bedrooms, two sitting rooms, a pantry and a sumptuous private pool and sun deck.

On the ramparts of an 18th century Dutch fort is one of southern India’s finest beach resorts, bordered by white sand beaches. Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman’s Cove at Chennai blends the Taj’s legendary luxury with a rustic charm.

The hotel is located south of East Coast Road, 40 km from both the railway station and the airport.

As a testament to the resort’s laid-back air, none of the restaurants impose a dress code. One may enjoy the catch-of-theday from the Coromandel Coast at Bay View Point; choose between continental and Mediterranean delicacies at the open-air Upper Deck or the swanky Seagull, dressed for comfort. The hotel’s facilities include everything from a hair salon and a doctor on call to the trademarked Jiva Spa and a spectacular 10,000 square feet pool. Lovers of the great outdoors can go for nature walks, catamaran and beach buggy rides, and fishing trips. For the athletic, there’s beach volleyball, cricket and tennis.

The hotel has 22 Standard Rooms, 28 Sea View Rooms, 18 Garden Cottages, 10 Sea View Cottages and 10 Sea View Villas with private gardens. The rooms and villas are furnished with light décor of Malaysian wicker furniture and colourful fabrics. The Garden Cottages offer private sit-outs and open-air showers amidst greenery. While the Sea View Cottages offer an uninterrupted view of the white sand beach. The villas offer the best of both.