Design Hotels recently unveiled its first property in the Middle East— Form Hotel Dubai, located in Al Jaddaf Culture Village. With a concept that focusses on health and wellbeing, it combines contemporary design elements with local inspirations and features art deco-inspired furniture. Prime facilities include a rooftop pool, private yoga sessions, curated spa kits, three restaurants and cultural tours. From approx. ₹4,600 doubles, taxes included. Visit form-hotel.com
Trident Hotels has recently unveiled the ‘Trident Holidays’ offer for its properties in Agra, Udaipur, Jaipur and Kochi. This 2N/3D package is suitable for short family getaways since it includes happy hours, 25% discount on spa therapies, kids club facility and special entertainment activities, complimentary room for up to two children, and 50% discount on the third night at Trident, Jaipur. Prices range from ₹9,500 to ₹14,500. See tridenthotels.com
This summer, Alila Diwa Goa is the place to visit for a wellness getaway. Their packages include ‘Detox Detour’ (for emotional and health-related issues) and ‘Waste Management & Vitality’ (for weight and fat loss), among others, that one can avail for 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14 nights (depending on the package). They include accommodation, assessments, consultations, Ayurvedic treatments, etc. From ₹82,000 per person, taxes extra. Visit alilamoments.com
The Pink Sands Club, Canouan, Mandarin Oriental’s new hidden gem in St Vincent and the Grenadines, invites guests to enjoy the sun, seas and white sands this spring. Offers include complimentary flights from Barbados and St Lucia—a four-night stay in a suite will get you two round-trip air transfers per bedroom, while seven nights or longer gets you two round-trip upgrades to a shared private jet transfer. Packages start from $1,400 plus taxes. See mandarinoriental.com
AccorHotels has rebranded the globally known Dona Sylvia Resort to Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort recently. With modern refurbishments, it has created a fairytale essence on the sands of Cavelossim Beach in south Goa. The resort’s 181 spacious rooms, villas and suites on the Arabian Sea coastline are a welcome break for travellers who want to reconnect with themselves. See accorhotels.com
Enjoy the exquisite rose harvest in Oman with Alila Jabal Akhdar, nestled amid the rocky peaks of the Hajar Mountains. From the end of March until mid-May, the landscape transforms into a shade of dusty pink thanks to the blooming of Damask roses. The two-night Rose package (`47,000 approx.; April 15–May 15, 2018) includes a tour of the rose terraces and/or a rose milk bath ritual, among others. See alilahotels.com/jabalakhdar