Staycations: The new rage

While a weekend is always a much desired silver lining at the end of a regular weekday schedule, a long weekend is a bumper opportunity to haul off!  But what if you cannot take a trip beyond your city? Don”t worry. Just put on your chilling cap and plan your escapade in your own city. We are here to help you plan with a list of exciting offers from hotels in some of the major cities.

JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai, is offering staycation packages starting from Rs 10,500 plus taxes, which includes complimentary buffet breakfast and dinner throughout the stay, 1 bottle of wine upon arrival and a special welcome amenity. Contact: +91-22-66933000
 
Hyatt Regency Gurgaon’s special package starts from Rs 7,000 plus taxes and consists of complimentary buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also complimentary Wi-Fi.  Stay for children below 6 years is complimentary, and for those between 7 and 12 years, you pay 50% of the package for room and inclusions. Contact: 0124-618-1234, gurgaon.regency@hyatt.com
 
Staycation package of Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi starts from Rs 9,500 plus taxes, and includes buffet breakfast at the coffee shop, 30 minutes spa session per person and also 20% discount on food and soft beverages. Contact: 011 2302 6162

My Fortune in Bengaluru has a long-weekend package starting from Rs 6,000; it includes buffet breakfast in coffee shop, 20% discount on food and beverages and 20% discount on spa sessions. Contact: 080 2500 1700

Kempinski Ambience Hotel in Delhi has a long-weekend stay package for minimum duration of 2 nights and 3 days for Rs 18,000 plus taxes,; the package includes credit voucher worth Rs 1, 500 per stay, Sunday brunch for two at their Café Knosh, spa therapy for 30 minutes per person and late check-outs. Contact: reservations.delhi@kempinski.com
 
Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon is giving free pick-up from your residence (within 40 km radius) on their long weekend staycation package, which includes buffet breakfast at Latitude, complimentary WiFi, 20% discount on food, laundry telecom and spa. Contact: 0124 667 1234
 
Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Noida have three staycation packages for the long weekend. The Golfing Getaway package for Rs 13,999 includes buffet breakfast at Eggspectation and one 18-hole round at the Greg Norman designed golf course. The Grand Prix Getaways deal for Rs 15,000 includes buffet breakfast, one lap of the Budh International Circuit with three stops at turns – 3,4 & 10, taxi ride on BIC Vehicles – 1 Lap in Mercedes Benz car for 2 persons. The  Six Senses Spa Indulgence is especially designed for couples; the package costs Rs 17, 000 and includes buffet breakfast, spa treatments and 20% discount on food & beverage. Contact: 91-120-6743000