Monday 28 November 2016

Sarthak Sachdev - Antilog Vacations Bentota, Sri Lanka Review AVB0096023

Me and my girlfriend are both avid globetrotters and have a habit of travelling to various places and our latest such trip was to the sub continental island of Sri Lanka. Also being cricket fanatics we intended to travel slightly ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup and stay there for the first few matches of the tournament. There was a major rush for tickets and stays in hotels and hence we were lucky to get our accommodation through Antilog Vacations. The Saman Group of Villas was booked as our stay in Bentota.

The Saman is a small boutique cottage resort which has been in existence for a long time but has managed to keep itself abreast with the times. The manager said that it was the oldest resort in Bentota and contained both single and double storied individual villas. We got an ocean facing room and as we moved into our cottage we could see that the traditional Sri Lankan architectural style of clay roof and bordered accentuated the villas.

The spa inside the hotel is quite reputed and we decided to check it out at our first chance. The notion of open air massages inside private gardens reminded us of European therapies and coupled with private facilities like floral bath, aromatic sauna, Jacuzzi, the entire experience was quite memorable. The deluxe and superior therapies consisted of the choicest Sri Lankan oils and herbs and replete with skilled therapists we had a holistic time. Based on personal experience I would suggest the Aromatherapy and the Hot Stone therapy as they were especially rejuvenating.

The in-house restaurant had delectable dishes with Head Chef Rizvi being a pioneer in Sri Lankan food. A separate confectionary chief and his cakes and pastries added the perfect underline to our trip and we recommend the resort highly. A Big thanks to Antilog Vacations for this wonderful journey!

Vasu Agnihotri - Antilog Vacations MOUNT ABU, Rajasthan Review AVB0096080

My friends decided to surprise me for my birthday with a pre-planned trip to a hill station (my preferred choice of holiday getaway). They booked Mount Abu for the same and the trip to the hill station was planned for 4 days and 3 nights. I came to know later that they had used Antilog Vacations for booking the same and the Ratan Villas was our abode for the period.

The hotel looked amazing from the inception and was one of the best resorts I had ever stayed. Mr. Gautam Singh and Mr. Siddharth ensured a wonderful time providing us the best arrangements and favored us with excellent perks like free room upgrades, customized attention and planning our sightseeing. The housekeeping staff and the butlers were also extremely helpful throughout the trip and consequently we tipped them handsomely during our departure.

We took a couple of adjoining rooms on the first floor. Both the rooms were of almost the same dimensions around 5 ft by 8 ft. The upgraded room had excellent décor and serene ambience. The bathroom door though needed a slight maintenance in our room as it was creaking and was causing some water seepage. The other room though was neat and well maintained.

The chef catered to our special requests and made elaborate arrangements for my D - Day. The dishes were superbly cooked and the buffet contained an array of exquisite dishes and really livened up our palate.

The manager was a knowledgeable person and besides planning our trips to local places like Guru Shikhar Lake among others, he acted as our guide too coming up with interesting info like the ancient name of Mount Abu or "Arbuda Anchal". Thus all in all Ratan Villas ensured a perfect birthday and is a highly recommended stay with the great supportive services of Antilog Vacations.

Neeraj Sahni - Antilog Vacations Shimla Review AVB0096459

Well oberoi Cecil, Shimla was one of the most amazing experiences of my life with Antilog Vacations. The hotel is an ancient heritage of Shimla beautifully renovated. The hotel is located at chaura maidan. I went to Shimla during last month; I’ve been there 4-5 times earlier also with the same name of tour operator services ‘Antilog Vacations’ and use to stay in hotel Radisson. But this time I thought of having a change and I would say that change was not bad at all.

Hotel is at a 10 min walk from shimla station. When we entered the hotel a beautiful atrium lobby with a very nice wooden architecture astonished our eyes. We were given a room on ground floor just a few steps from reception. It was very clean and spacious. The hotel staff was very generous and very well trained. They made us everything available. The breakfast and dinner were inclusive in our package so the next day breakfast came on time and was okay. But at dinner the service was slow as the guests in hotel were less so there were many items that were to be prepared which took half an hour.

After having dinner we went to hotel bar which was good and surprisingly service was very good. The hotel bathrooms were big and sanitation facilities were up to the mark. Though we had certain gripes that caused inconvenience to us one of them were the charges for Wi-Fi system which these days is totally unacceptable and even after charging so much they were asking for extra money. The heating facility in public areas was not up to the mark as in the evening it was quite cold in lobby areas.

The children activity area was very freezy. Another problem was the distance from mall one will have to walk a distance to get to mall. The hotel taxi people were also charging too much as compared to other local taxi people there. After such problems I think that oberoi cecil is a bit overpriced and is of no comparison to any hotel. Though we had some problems yet I would recommend the hotel as they listened to my gripes and tried to solve them. Thank You Antilog Vacations for holding my hand with care during my all visits!

Prathamesh Samal - Antilog Vacations Kerala Review AVB0096812

The Riverside Retreat is a small but well maintained resort near the suburbs of Alleppey bordering the backwaters. I visited the resort last monsoon with my friends through the services of Antilog Vacations. The rains were incessant but the combination of the rains and the backwaters created a strangely pleasant experience after the stresses we face in our everyday lives.

The room are not huge with no major high end furniture being present, this can actually work both ways; while some may get annoyed at the absence of modern luxuries some others may appreciate the rustic lifestyle and like us can take the same in their stride. These basic rooms were though well maintained and quite clean and well ventilated too.

Though the exact location of the resort is away from the main lands, there is a nearby village of Ambalapuzha which provide the major activity hub for this resort. There are lots to things to do inside this small town. The hotel is well connected with this small town and the owners provided us with all the necessary details needed to roam in the town. A word of praise for the owners who were really helpful throughout and tried their best even if something was unavailable. The food was really good and authentic too. The room delivery service was superb and we really enjoyed the piping hot food amidst the rains.

However on the flip side because of the rains there was an increase in the influx of mosquitoes, something which you should be ready for if you visit in the monsoons. Thus take your pick while deciding the season to visit as well as while choosing which hotel to visit. If you don’t like the quiet rustic life and enjoy the activity prone lifestyle this may not be the best choice for you, however the reverse applies too...

Antilog Vacations Christchurch, New Zealand Review - AVB0097992

Located in the busy Hereford Street, the Christchurch: Ibis Hotel has a grand landmark presence. The Ibis hotel is one of the best hotels to open in Christchurch and i think it's a well decision we’ve taken with the help of our tour operator ‘ANTILOG VACATIONS’. We heard some anecdotes that the hotel has reopened after a closure few years back and it has definitely been worth it. If you are staying here expect comfort of the highest kind. Though most objects and milieu in general are fairly basic, the staff and the service leave a special after effect. The room had a fancy option of a factory canteen coupled with elaborate furnishings which complimented the large room.

The menu was not very elaborate but tasty. Breakfast was the only minor disappointing aspect of our stay as the buffet was not always hot enough. The cook to arrange the eggs was frequently absent we felt the tuna could have been better cooked. The simple cereal, muesli, toast and marmalade came to our rescue and saved the day.

The travel desk by the restaurant arranges for sightseeing tours of New Zealand. The staff was very knowledgeable about the restaurants which had opened recently and gave us various Indian choices. They even informed us on which roads to choose as a few were closed and others were one way and moreover the timings changed from day to day.

The hotel on the other side as we saw on the next day were between either a construction business or worksite on one side and thus the Ibis enjoyed a nice central location and view. Housekeeping carts kept us occupied and catered to our requests regularly. Coming to the rooms, the beds were too soft and we had a comfortable sleep. The morning wake up alarm was interesting musical and looked amusing. Thus we would recommend professional Antilog Vacations services along with Ibis Hotel stay for forthcoming trips to Christchurch.

Antilog Vacations Lansdowne Review - AVB0096089

At my wife’s behest, last week I decided to spend our extended weekend break of 5 days in a hill station. Travelling from Delhi, we needed a plan and itinerary to match our compressed timings. We approached the online travel portal www.antilogvacations.com which specialises in these kinds of condensed holidays.

Their site was pretty user-friendly and the customer care representative responded back almost immediately. Upon hearing our constraints he suggested Lansdowne and even chalked out our entire schedule and got our tickets done in practically no time. Our accommodation and cab services were all taken care of and we were all set for the majestic hill station.

Blue Pine Resort was our stay at Lansdowne. The trip was very well organised by the managers of the hotel and we were accorded a warm welcome from the staff. We even got an upgrade of the room. Don’t know whether it was because of Antilog Vacations connection with the hotel, but we did not care and just rejoiced in our clean, comfy and cozy suite. The room was around 450 sq ft and had ample storage space. It was appended by a kitchen space and a chimney and nice cool wooden wardrobes.

The food was decent without being extravagant, though the breakfast was really special. The assortments of teas in the chilly mornings made for a great start to the day and my wife had really started liking the roselle tea by the time we left. The managers and the other officials also add up as excellent tour guides because of their tremendous knowledge of the space and we had a fun and easy time visiting the various passes and valleys.

Thus, Blue Pine Resort provided an amiable stay for us amidst the lofty snow capped mountains and I would definitely recommend the same for all fellow travellers with the responsible services of Antilog Vacations.

Friday 25 November 2016

Sarthak Navle - Antilog Vacations Manali Review AVB0097809

I visited Manali with my 3 friends last month. It was a college trip and we decided to start our trip from Manali. My historian friend was particularly inclined towards the “abode of the Seven Sages” for reasons more than its picturesque beauty. He wanted to see the ancient trade route which existed to Ladakh and adjoining areas and my other photographer friend wanted to capture the glimpses from the various mountain passes like the Khotan in the Tarim Basin and the Karakoram Pass to Yarkand.

We travelled on bikes from Delhi and took national highway NH 1 leading up to Chandigarh and thereafter took the national highway NH 21 from there. After passing through the districts of Sundernagar, Bilaspur and Mandi we finally reached the towns of Kullu and Manali. The trip was over 500 kms in distance and we were completely exhausted after we reached Manali. The road leading upto Manali was tricky and curvy we were lucky to have reached safely.

Having reached in the evening we were looking for a place to crash and consequently entered the first hotel we saw near the place called Kachi Ghati. River Crescent was the name of the resort booked through Antilog Vacations mobile app and once we went in we knew the place was up to our expectations. We were too tired to explore at the same time and decided to rest for the night.

The room had many amenities within the proper maintenance. Our room has scenic outer view with excellent staff services. Everything was in well managed form with the good amenities of wi-fi, gym facility, television, telephone, hot water and related ones. Thus overall I would recommend this hotel to others. Truly, Antilog Vacations has good links and excellent services up to the customer expectation.

Nadeem Syed - Antilog Vacations Kerala Review AVB0097087

I visited the Green Palace Kerala Resort with my wife some days back. I had done some analysis on the popular services by tour operators. Our desires were properly fulfilled with the services of Antilog Vacations. We viewed the list of resorts around Alleppey and go with the option of The Green Palace. Really, it was a great suggestion and we found that this place suited our budget with a good location of the property. So we decided to go ahead with this.

The Green Palace is different from the usual resorts we come across; it is not really located on any direct connected land. It is located on a sort of an island, which can prove to be quite appealing initially. The first look of the same really got my wife excited and she was amazed to get this kind of a facility in India. However, there were some issues in the commute part which spoiled the fun slightly.

You have to take a boat to enter the hotel premises and we had to wait for some time before finding our room. Finally upon embarking we were given cottages from where we had a decent lake view and the coconut groves surrounding the resort add to the aesthetic beauty. Moreover there are some other herbal plants too nearby which are said to have excellent medicinal values by the staff. The evenings were nice with the passing of the various houseboats and other small boats giving nice views for sore eyes.

On the other side however, we did not relish the food and the staff service was mediocre, sometimes being good while sometimes left a lot to be desired. So all in all was a mixed experience, not something to be recommended highly or something to be totally voiced against. So, if you are looking for a short trip you can give a look in into this Green Palace Kerala Resort. However for an extended holiday you need to take your pick and explore other areas with the huge options offered by Antilog Vacations.

Antilog Vacations Rishikesh Review - AVB0096629

We (me and my wife) visited Rishikesh last fall, as a part of our yearly visit to the place with my parents and in laws. But being peak season, we were hitched by the lack of vacant hotels. Finally, we were served by ‘Antilog Vacations’ with our accommodation at hotel Ganga Kinare, located by the banks of the Ganga. Antilog Vacations team really caught our fancy and we decided to move with their decision.

Located near the crossing of the Virbhadra Road and the market place the resort is location-wise perfect. Meanwhile, I felt that the hotel authorities doesn’t misuse the situation and offered us superb services in such hush hush booking time. Really , it was a part of great efforts from the end of Antilog Vacations services.

Based on our experience, it was a good property in top condition with the range of positive feedbacks from the end of customers. For us, really it was grand with the extraordinary efforts of complete staff by Ganga Kinare. Rooms were properly cleaned with almost all the amenities. Properly hot and normal water facility for bath. We didn’t need to use AC due to cool climate. A large open window is additional feature of our room for the outer scenic view.

All in all, we didn’t face any single issue with the hand-to-hand caring efforts of Antilog Vacations. The entire hotel staff put they special attention to all the family members. Really, they deserve a positive feedback. We were also satisfied with the dining area and they complete food menu. I recommend the services of both our tour operator (ANTILOG VACATIONS) and hotel to all travellers  who wish for the relaxed and delighted journey till the end.

Thursday 24 November 2016

Zarrah Alberto - Antilog Vacations India and Bangkok Review AVB0096176

Me and my husband’s recent trip to the East comprised of India and Bangkok. I booked the entire sojourn through the Indian travel site Antilog Vacations and the site was really a boon as we had no hassles in the entire trip and all our bookings were confirmed. We stayed at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bangkok.

The Sheraton Grande occupies a prominent location close to the heart of the city. Subsequently the main shopping and entertainment district centers have convenient access and public transport is also readily available in case you are looking for some short trips outside the city. Moreover the resort is on the city's most vibrant road, Sukhumvit, and has a propinquity to both the underground as well as the BTS sky train. All these ensure fast, modern, air-conditioned and efficient means of commute to almost the entire span of Bangkok.

The first thing and the prime attraction about Sheraton Grande which met our eyes upon our arrival were its spacious lagoon and the lush, tropical pool area which extended into the adjoining canals. The best thing was how the entire milieu was completely cut off from the humdrum of the outside streets and the sense of serenity it provided. The pool was one of the most pleasant ones I had ever seen in a hotel and a true highlight of the otherwise mild if elegant architecture of Sheraton Grande. Subsequently we ended up spending most of our time near the pool for the next few days.

The rooms were spacious at around 500 sq ft with additional storage space. The balconies and the high location of our room amplified the view. The service from the crew was top grade and much better than some of the resorts in India. Thus we would definitely like to return here in the future definitely with the same name- Our Travel partner ‘Antilog Vacations’.

Krishna Shenoy - Antilog Vacations Shimla Review AVB0096583

English Royalty but No Bar/Drinks : Awesome tour de shimla!

After seeing so many places in south we  finally decide to move towards north and Shimla was no doubt a good option. So after a good search all over the net, I finally got a place of my interest to book my package. The booking , travel arrangements , sightseeing to kufri etc were made from Antilog Vacations.They offer good deals on all Shimla packages & we saved money while doing so
Chose coz of its royalty :
As I have an interest on heritage sites so, staying at Hotel Chapslee was the best option. It is just 25km from the airport however best way to reach is Via a Volvo ex Delhi. This hotel was the summer residence of the king. So it is a beautiful and huge hotel. The ambience of gentility spreads throughout the atmosphere and the tradition of hospitality for which this royal place is known.
Rooms & No Drinks :
Chapslee offers six elegantly appointed suites, a library and card room, tennis court and croquet lawn. It is also known for its cuisine and has found pride of place in almost all leading articles and publications on travel and architecture. This is a wonderful place to stay. Though I thought the tariff was a bit too much (if u book directly). But with no doubt it is great place to stay. There is a bad news for the people who love to drink because the hotel does not have a bar. But staying at Chapslee was a good experience and I am sure next time whenever I or any of my friends visit Shimla I would definitely tell them to stay here.
Thanks to Antilog Vacations for this Royal Shimla visit as well for giving us a wonderful time & arranging all the stuff & sightseeing. Hasslefree and a good sojourn @ Shimla.

Madhavi Chandra - Antilog Vacations Ooty Review AVB0096294

Wonderful Way to Welcome New Year!

I with my family members stayed at hotel Savoy to celebrate New Year and we had a wonderful stay there for three days. This hotel ranked 4 out of 70 hotels in Ooty. We booked superior garden facing rooms. We saw our room was very well maintained. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The colourful lush green property looks simply awesome. The views of garden facing from our rooms are simply eye catching visualise. The huge garden was very much impressed by kids. Overall, it was a part of impressive and responsible services from the end of our tour operator ‘Antilog Vacations’.

My sister's daughter played in the kids room and she really enjoyed very much. The kids room has some playing equipment's to make a children admirable. This is an excellent and perfect location for kids. There is an ayurvedic massage center at Savoy hotel. The massage treatment is handled by very well trainers. My sister went for massage therapy to get relaxation. The massage center was very calm and the masters are very good and they are perfect in their job.

The facilities and services at hotel Savoy are
  1. Doctor on call
  2. Free safe deposit locker
  3. Internet access
  4. Laundry, travel desk, 24 hours room service and kids essential items and more

The restaurant has offered the huge variety of dishes. We had Indian item of foods and the foods are simply tasty. The coffee and snacks are offered at this restaurant. The wood panel dining room looks very pleasant and the buffet style foods are really too good. The staffs are very friendly and needful. They did their job perfectly and efficiently.

We really enjoyed our stay and i would recommend this property & responsible services of Antilog team for families who are planning your trip with children’s on your vacation. Have a great journey to all!

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Dheeraj Sarkar - Antilog Vacations Rajasthan Review AVB0096509

We visited the lesser known town of Rajsamand in the course of our vacation in Rajasthan last month. We were pleasantly surprised to see the excellent facilities available at the Devi Garh Resort there and spent a lovely couple of days there. Antilog Vacations should be thanked for the same as they brought this niche resort to our notice and helped us with our bookings there.

I was travelling with my wife and my two kids and we had booked a family suite there. Our third floor suite was replete with the perfect idyllic view of the small hillocks and the Dilwara village market place. Moreover the season being monsoon, it frequently rained in the course of our stay the hills and the valleys provided a contrasting backdrop amidst the rains.

Our suite was quite large - around 50 sq mt and contained all modern amenities like safe, LCD TV (with various channels), DVD players and split ACs among others. The bathroom and the showers seemed refurbished recently and looked really classy. The hotel consisted of multiple other extravagances too like swimming pool, spa and reading hall. Our stay, being of short duration did not give us the time to explore everything to the fullest.

The manager at the reception also doubled up as our tour guide and when the rain subsided, he aided us in planning a visit to the temple located nearby and the artificial Rajsamand Lake, created by Mewar’s Rana Raj Singh in the 17 century. On our way to these sightseeing places, we travelled besides the Aravalli Mountains and the red rocks gave many stunning photo capturing opportunities to my wife.

Thus the Devi Garh Resort acts as a perfect profligate transit halt on any trip to Rajasthan and provide a wonderful stay to all and sundry. Thus we would recommend the resort to fellow travellers along with the superb efforts of Antilog Vacations team! Good Luck guys, for your excellent services.

Udit Biswal - Antilog Vacations Kerala Review AVB0096091

The trip to 'God's own Country' - Kerala was there in the offing for a long time and hence finally when I got the opportunity I was pleased to go to the trip and also am delighted that I chose Casamaria Beach Resort for my stay there as it was an amazing experience here in the resort. The best thing about the place is that it is a seaside resort with rooms located just on the side of the beach.

There is a small gate which provides direct access to the beach from the hotel interiors and hence you can enjoy the facilities of a private beach here. Also there is bar just some distance away from the Casa maria and hence you are well served if you are fond of drinking. The staffs are also quite helpful and make you feel at home with their eager and hospitable attitude. The rooms were well decorated and quite spacious.

There is a garden accompanying the resort and we had nice strolls in the morning and evening. The beauty of the surrounding groves of coconut trees and the setting sun felt on the sea also like transported us to a different land and we enhanced our stay here to a great extent. Food is also nice here and thus the resort worked like a complete relaxation package for us.

There are primarily six – seven rooms in this resort and you will enjoy the stay even more if you get a hold of the rooms on the first floor as they provide an unhindered ocean view and the calm sea breeze blowing is also quite soothing. Thus I would definitely recommend Casamaria Beach Resort as it is a well maintained resort here and is definitely worth within the combination of top professional Antilog Vacations services.

Shyam Bhanot - Antilog Vacations Nainital Review AVB0096194

I and my family were planning a trip to Nainital during the month of October. In all we were 5 in number so we took a deluxe suite and a super deluxe suite through the services of Antilog Vacations. When we reached hotel we were escorted by hotel staff and welcomed us in a nice manner. The hotel rooms were very spacious and well maintained. Also the view outside the room was beautiful with a view of lake. The hotel staff was very well trained and courteous. The food was very delicious and served on time also if any dish was not cooked properly they replaced the entire dish.

Hotel even had facilities for games such as snooker, badminton, table tennis. Though the game room employee was over concerned about the snooker table cloth and constantly bugged us. Hotel does have a discotheque which I must confess was very good though it didn’t have any bar. Heating was a problem in rooms as they were spacious therefore it took long time for heaters to ease us. Also the heaters were centrally controlled and were operated only in winters other than they can help you only with blankets. The hotel did not have a spa too. It was a bit away from the main mall area but the hotel had a free shuttle service that would drop you to mallital masjid.
At the end, I would say all in all it was a comfortable stay there still I would say rooms were a bit overpriced. I would recommend this hotel for stay if someone requires to stay in a calm environment then this is the perfect place. Otherwise, directly deal with Antilog Vacations to select a location up to your own priority from their pool of great variety.

Thursday 17 November 2016

Deepak Paswan - Char Dham Yatra AVB0096259

At my mother’s behest I decided to book a trip to the “Chota” Char Dham pilgrimage of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Rishikesh was the starting point for travelling to the four places and hence we decided to book a day and 2 night stay at Rishikesh to start our journey.

I did all the bookings through the online travel portal of Antilog Vacations. The travel operator was well equipped with multiple pieces of info about the place which gave us crucial leads. Moreover the thing which delighted us the most was that they even appointed a travel guide at our disposal for the entire duration of the trip for our well being.

Travelling by car from Faridabad, we reached Haridwar at around noon and Rishikesh (a further 25 km north) in around an hour. The Hotel Ganga Kinare was popular in the area and the localities helped us locate the exact location. We were directed to our suite, which was around 500 sq ft in area and appeared well cleaned and spacious. As we were going to stay in Rishikesh for a short while, we decided to explore some local sightseeing places instantly.

Upon my father’s insistence the hotel authorities arranged a visit to the famous 125 - year old Kailas Ashram Brahmavidyapeetham, an ashram and institution dedicated to preserve and promote the traditional Vedanta Studies and which had acted as school for people like Swami Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Shivananda among others.

The food at the restaurant had a wide variety and the kadhai paneer turned out to our favourite in the course of our stay. We also checked out the private bathing ghat of Ganga Kinare and loved the touch of Ganges without having to bother about the throbbing rush of swarms of fellow dippers. Overall, the super planning and great effort by Antilog Vacations team!

Antilog Vacations Auckland, New Zealand Review - AVB0096917

The Skycity Hotel Rydges is a hotspot tourist attraction in the Central City of Auckland Central. We were directed to the place by Antilog Vacations. As were initially pondering over which place to choose Antilog Vacations suggested us to visit the place which was ranked highly by the Mercer Quality of Living Survey and the Economist. Moreover as we checked we found that Auckland was classified as a Beta World City by the World Cities Study Group. Thus basically our entire trip was planned by Antilog Vacations and we had a good time.

The bathrooms in our room created a very beautiful light space beside the room as the lighting and the curtains were neatly mixed. Toiletries and other essential amenities were readily available too. The staff provided was very kind, polite and accommodating. The location of the resort was quite central and thus gave access to everything in Auckland. Most of the rooms in the hotel gave a cool view of the Sky Tower, which made for an interesting visit being just 1 block away. On slight negotiation, in case you are travelling with your own vehicle, the hotel provides discount on the parking next door and thus you could chip in to avail that.

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have ports on two separate major bodies of water and we explored the place. It lies between the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean and the low Hunua Ranges, as was shown to us by our travel guide. The Manukau Harbour in the south-west and the Waitakere Ranges in the west and north-west were interesting visits too. The narrow isthmus area between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean is one of the most serene spots and you can spend a tranquil time there.  Thanks Antilog Vacations Team! For such memorable time.

Khushmeet Wahi - Antilog Vacations Kerala Review AVB0096190

We finalized our Kerala visit from the great range of options offered by Antilog vacations. Here, I want to describe about our stay at Casamaria Beach Resort as a major part of our journey.

Pros: The resort is located in a really exotic location just bordering the beach and the proximity of the resort to this beach is the Main plus for this hotel. The beach is not overtly populated and a relatively quiet hangout which magnifies the beauty here. The locals are also quite helpful and some of them helped us in arranging for a nice sightseeing tour of the town, something for which we are really grateful. There is chain of palm and coconut trees dotting the boundary of the resort and it looks beautiful when they sway in the mild sea breeze.

There is also provision for fishing in the beach and there is bar located nearby too. The food is just about good with some authentic local dishes making the day in case you want to regale in the favour of the land you are visiting. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and you have a princely stay in here. Also the icing on the cake is the behaviour of the hosts and staff who take great care of you. Really this is something which I had read greatly in the reviews and I am happy to say that I was really touched by the helpful and caring nature of the crew here.

Cons: Very few negatives here, but if you are really prudent you can mark the non-availability of some food stuff and beverages in here. Also after sunset there is a steady influx of mosquitoes that can really bite you hard. So keep the windows closed and take the minimal precaution. Also the hot water was missing on one day however the staff took care of that and helped us by bringing it manually.

So this gets thumbs up from my end and all are recommended to visit this lovely hotel along with the responsible services of professional team Antilog Vacations.

Monday 14 November 2016

Sanjeev Nichani - Antilog Vacations South India Review AVB0096372

Last month I got a break from my hectic office schedule and decided to take my wife to a holiday as she had been nagging about the fact that we had not got on any vacations since our honeymoon. After her initial glee we settled down on choosing our place. Finally we decided to go for the place which was described as one of the "ten paradises of the world" by the reputed National Geographic's Traveler magazine – Kerala.

Once we had zeroed in on Kerala and a weeklong trip we decided to pre book our travel and hotel stays through a travel agency. A quick check on my alumni forum led us to Antilog Vacations and Holidays to be one of the most popular and favoured agencies for South Indian trips. The site had an easy interface and led us to many resorts in the state along with a host of favourable customer reviews. The representative got in touch with us and even planned our itinerary to the tee, picking the places to visit, the intermittent cab travels and the flights from and to our native in Delhi. Thus we booked their package for 8 days and 7 nights and were all packed to go.

We reached the Cochin International Airport on a fine Saturday morning. Given the sleepy nature of the town of Kochi the airport surely appeared to be quite busy. As we left the airport we came to know that this airport was the first Indian airport to be integrated as a public limited company. Our first stop was the town of Kochi itself and Antilog Vacations had booked the 4 star property in the airport’s vicinity. Bala was waiting with a cab at the airport and he was our designated cabbie for the trip. As we were reaching the resort the verdant greenery was very pleasing to the eyes and it seemed that it had rained slightly before our arrival. This made the climate moderate too and my wife really enjoyed the onset of the trip.

The resort was a posh place and seemed newly built. The swimming pool was very nicely maintained and the Jacuzzi bordering the pool almost lured us to dive into it straightaway. But we resisted our temptation and decided to check out our room first. The room was quite big and very spacious for a couple. We had our lunch which was an elaborate buffet at the restaurant itself. The dining area was an extension of the reception but had a differently pleasurable lighting arrangement. Bala then took us to the Mattancherry Palace. The heritage palace was built by the Dutch. The nearby lanes of the Mattancherry Palace were stocked with spice shops and Bala doubled up as our guide and negotiator.

Kerala being the queen of spices and my wife being an avid cook, we ended up buying different varieties of rare spices at reasonable prices. The Chinese fishing nets were a popular sightseeing spot because of its ancient tradition. The fish markets bordering the nets are quite developed and sell an unbelievable range of seafood. If the array of squids, baby octopus, lobsters, and crabs were not enough, a guy was even selling sharks.

The popular hill station of Munnar second on our list and Antilog Vacations had selected an awesome resort – Devonshire Greens there too. As we arrived there through the meandering roads we crossed quite a few waterfalls which were perfect for snaps. One major waterfall too fell on the way (sorry forgot the name) and it had a large crowd and buses gathering there with people eager for a shower amidst the gushing water.

Devonshire Greens Resort was located behind a host of misty hills and the climate was pleasantly chilly. After our Munnar sojourn we visited Thekkady. The place was popular for its Ayurvedic massages and the Periyar Tiger Reserve, both of which were excellent experiences. My wife even got to ride an elephant with a majestic pair of ivories which she still recalls fondly. The last place on our trip was Alleppey where Antilog Vacations had booked a houseboat for a day replete with dinner and stay. The houseboat ride was the perfect way to cap off our trip to ‘God’s Own Country’ and we enjoyed the same immensely.

Antilog Vacations Fiji Review - AVB0096193

I visited the geothermal active Fiji Islands with my family – my wife, children and parents last week. We stayed at the Koro Sun Resort during our 4 days stay at the islands. We made our bookings through the popular online portal Antilog Vacations. The portal was beneficial as it reduced the lead time for bookings considerably and we were able to enjoy a hassle free trip.

The resort was near to the airport and gave a very pleasant feeling as we entered. It was very sparkling and orderly and well maintained. The large bungalows and the deluxe rooms were both available at the resort. We got a large bungalow.

It was close to 550 sq ft in area and had adequate space for the 5 of us. The room consisted of two chairs and a plastic table and two double beds. On request the third bed was arranged in the room for nominal cost. The bath had decent white tiles and was spacious too. An assortment of toiletries was available too.

We checked out the hotel premises on the consequent days. One thing we noticed was that in general, all bungalows were quite white. Between two rows of bungalows there were hordes of coconut and palm trees. The sea was pretty close to the palm grove too around 7 mins on foot.

The food at the Koro though tasty but was not the best cuisine on the island. My parents thus relished the fare at the smaller northern islands bordering Fiji’s second largest island. The food was not very spicy and not very bland - perfect for their buds. The third village restaurants located nearby had much more choices and hence is worth a check in. At the other side close to the fifth village cafes were cheaper too. Thus all in all the Koro Sun Resort provides a recommendable option for travelers to Fiji. Meanwhile, never forget to appreciate the best efforts of Antilog Vacations team.

Antilog Vacations Mussoorie and Dehradun Review - AVB0096867

It was our honeymoon trip to Mussoorie and Dehradun. We spend our honeymoon days at hotel Fortune Resort Grace. The hotel is well surrounded by lush greenery scenes. We waited for an hour for check in process after that we went to our room at noon 1o’clock. We booked deluxe room; our room is very neat and clean. The room is well equipped with traditional comfort and the wooden furniture’s are imported. The ceiling is building it up with wood. The bed is very spacious and we have enough space to sleep comfortably. The sofas are spongy. There is a dressing table available in our room and it offers the huge mirror.

The bathroom has all the amenities what we need to take bath. 24 hours hot and cold running water facilities are there. We had a good entertainment of watching television. They offer Tea/coffee making facilities. We enjoyed watching the view of mountains with the cup of coffee. The candle light dinner was fantastic. The buffet style food was simply amazing. They offer lot of varieties and the food was delicious. The restaurant is very spacious and has the nice view. The chefs are very polite and they served with smile.

The garden is the best place to go for walk with romantic breeze. The green garden looks very pretty to get admired. The sightseeing trips are well arranged by Antilog Vacations. It was price worthy. There is a gym and nirvana centre is available to keep our body and mind relaxes. In fitness center there are lots of equipments to keep our body fit and perfect. We really enjoyed our stay. This is the best property for honeymoon couples and we had a wonderful time at there.

The building is old but it looks good with genuine pine wood flooring. The hospitality service was too good. Overall I will say this is the best place I have ever stayed in my life and sure I will visit this place once again. Happy journey to all who are planning for a trip to Mussoorie and Dehradun.

Sunday 13 November 2016

Jatin Kaul - Antilog Vacations Rajasthan Review AVB0096591

We were booked into the Sardargarh Heritage “Hotel” by Antilog Vacations when we contacted them over our impending travel to western Rajasthan. We were travelling as a group of 5 friends and based on our experience Sardargarh was not a “hotel”. A massive exotic old fort transformed into a heavenly boutique abode is how we would like to put it after staying there for 4 days!!  ☺

Flanked by the countryside and small hillocks, we reached Rajsamand via a direct bus from Indore. The 450 odd kms journey was not very rough and the Sardargarh Heritage Hotel was close to the bus depot too. We checked into the hotel at around 11 am with the sun beating down fast.

The couple who ran the resort was very cordial and welcomed us in a grand manner. We were directed to our spacious room immediately which was furnished with all modern amenities. Moreover the room gave an awesome view of the valleys, the mountains and the small village below.

In the evening we checked out the various hidden connecting tunnels, staircases and other segments of the resort and were enthralled with the glorious interiors and décor. We were like transported to a different age and coupled with the lovely gardens, courtyards, pool and halls Sardargarh mesmerized us.

The crew was very particular with their food timings and strictly adhered to those. The early morning breakfast on the parapet was intensified with juices, lassi, milk shakes and teas. The lunch and dinner buffet consisted of both ethnic and oriental fares and thus we had an epicurean experience.

Evening entertainment was also arranged on a few days with puppet shows, musical programmes etc. being performed by local artists. Thus coupled with the tariff the stay was worthwhile and we would be definitely returning here in the future, just only with the services of best tour operator ‘ANTILOG VACATIONS’.

Antilog Vacations Bangkok Review - AVB0096109

I visited Bangkok last month with my husband. We had booked our tickets through the popular travel portal Antilog Vacations and got a lucrative package from them. They are one of the pioneers of tours to Bangkok and the site is a must check out in case you are planning a trip there. The LIT Bangkok was booked as our abode for our 3 day 2 nights stay.

One of the first things we noticed was that the LIT Bangkok was located in a convenient city centre position in the Pathumwan area. Consequently most famous shopping arcades and tourist spots like Siam Square, Siam Paragon etc were a stone’s throw away. The Phaya Thai Skytrain station was located nearby too. Moreover we saw later that the hotel is also next to the National Stadium, so taking the airport commute is effortless too. The entrance to the resort though was located through a narrow strip of land and unless your driver is aware of the route you might face some issues. The chances of this happening are less though as the LIT is a popular resort and almost every cabbie knows the place.

The first gaze of the resort was quite intriguing as it had a Thai look and feel to it but the international décor switches the ambience and gave it a nice dual appearance. We were soon directed towards our room and the butlers carried our luggage to our room no. 201. The room was around 500 sqft and was very well maintained with posh interiors. Free internet is a great add on as the wifi offers reasonably high speeds. Coffee maker, fridge and LCD TV are also present inside the room.

The food is another high point of the resort. The complimentary breakfast was delicious with a huge spread. The lunch had dinner buffet had Thai dishes along with Indian fares. Recommended- A name real travel partner name Antilog Vacations! Definitely opt best services for your memorable trip.

Pushpit Bhandari - Antilog Vacations Ooty Review AVB009608

Ooty is the best place specially meant for honeymoon couples. We decided to make our honeymoon trip to Savoy hotel to spend our special days over there. We stayed at standard room and we book our honeymoon package through Antilog Vacations. We reached Savoy hotel at 11.30 am and the process of check in was done very fast. We visited there during the last week of May and we had a pleasant stay for four days. Our room is very spacious and the bed was more comfortable. We didn’t put A/C because our room was always chill and due to natural pleasant weather.

The colorful beautiful garden surrounded with lush greenery plants and trees are really admirable one. We can go for a small walk in the garden to get relax of seeing the beauty of nature. There is a spa centre offered in this hotel and they did ayurvedic massages to maintain our body and mind relaxation. The massage brings our age back and we got full relief from pains. The places are less for sightseeing trips but we enjoyed travelling in taxi of seeing the beauty of beautiful surrounding. The restaurant serves the huge variety list of menu offers the mouth watering dishes and the snacks, tea and coffee are simply superb.

There is a gym in this hotel; there are many types of equipment to keep our body fit. I just went with my wife to see the fitness room and my wife ask me to go for gym but we didn’t get enough time to spend there. When we get free time we used to go for ground and just enjoyed of playing with children’s. If you are on complete family visit with your kids then there are proper space and lots of entertainment activities to make your kids busy. The staffs that work there are very very polite and made us to feel like neighbours.

I will say this is the perfect place for honeymoon couples there is no doubt in that. We enjoyed a lot and I request you peoples have to visit the scenic beauty place and spend your splendid days there with advance booking process. Savoy is not a hotel it’s a heavenly paradise.  Many tourists love the place so better to pre-arrange the things or hire the services of professional tour operators as in our case, we were well satisfied with the work of Antilog Vacations and their complete team!

Thursday 10 November 2016

Malvika Dutt - Antilog Vacations Shimla, Kasauli and Chandigarh Review AVB0095267

I recently visited the Radisson Hotel in Shimla for our honeymoon. We booked it thru the online travel portal of Antilog Vacations as it is held in high regards for its honeymoon packages and even the reviews and pics are quite supportive. Hotel Radisson looked one of the most romantic resorts in Shimla and consequently I booked the same for my honeymoon. The site also ensured a special honeymoon package and I was glad when they accommodated our hotel and suite preference in their package and thus we got a really great arrangement in the end.

The property is located in the heart of the town and hence parking facility was a touch challenging. The hotel made the space available and we were able to park our vehicle in the parking lot in the town. Once inside though, the people were great as hosts. We were welcomed with welcome drinks, pancakes, cookies, fruits etc. We were upgraded to the honeymoon grand suite at the same price. The room was really awesome and had lavish arrangements. We spent the most wonderful time there and the housekeeping guys also kept us well looked after.

Our visits to local places were also taken care of the managers. As per our scheduled package, we also cover Kasauli and Chandigarh within our visit. It was really awesome.. The best ever memorable moments of our life! The vehicle arrangement made for the famous local areas was excellent. They even packed our meals for this early morning visit which was a really sweet and kind gesture. Ms. Parul Bansal, our tour representative from Antilog Vacations deserves a special note of thanks for making our stay comfortable and memorable.

Thus we would definitely return to the Radisson Hotel for our second honeymoon and would also want others to follow suit! On a serious note the hotel is really good value for money and coupled with the travel agency we got a superb end to end deal.

Antilog Vacations Kerala Review - AVB0098076

The landscape of the resort is nice. Interior decoration is nice. The superior cottages are good and brand new. Great view from the balconies of all the rooms. Rooms are bit old but big and all the fittings are good. Bathrooms are big with real hot water. The porch of the cottages overview large fields, ponds and lots of birds. It's absolutely quiet there.

Food is above average and well priced. There is no continental dish but the Indian spread is nice. They make food according to the customer’s choice. But the staffs are little lazy about cleaning the used dishes and all. The owner Mr. Shashi is a very helpful man who looks upon the facilities of all the guests and try to help them in every possible way. The main attraction of the resort is that you can have a homely atmosphere. Very neat and clean, calm and quiet with good food and reasonable price.

There is a small swimming pool. Inside the room low wi-fi connection, mattress, fridge and drinking glass. The restaurant is good. The hotel has a nice garden and they are planning to make a swimming pool and a garden restaurant. The ayurvedic massage centre is nice. The hotel is near the backwater but not on the backwater. There are 8 cottages which are 2 storey buildings with 4 rooms in each. The entire area is little undeveloped. There is a big building with two rooms..one restaurant and other drinking hall.

Reception people are very helpful but service is very slow. Sometimes they take 24 hrs to remove the used dishes from outside the doors. Overall the place is clean, quiet and good value for money. Thanks, Antilog Vacations for such nice experience!

Antilog Vacations Ooty Review - AVB0097096

Sherlock hotel is the best hotel in ooty and the hotel ranked 1 out of 70 hotels in Ooty. I and spouse went for Sherlock hotel for our first anniversary celebration with the efforts of Antilog Vacations. We searched for the best hotel to spend our days in Ooty but finally we feel Sherlock hotel is the best and finest hotel so we planned our trip at there. We stayed there for five days. Our room is very huge and comfort with all the modern amenities. The bathroom is very large and the bathroom showered worked properly.

The valley view looks very pretty to see from our charming room. We can sit out and enjoy watching the lovely view of nilgiris. Early morning we took coffee in one hand and we just walk on the garden and enjoy the beauty of green trees and leaves. We had our breakfast and dinner at Sherlock hotel. We stayed for five days and during five days we had five different kinds and variety of dishes. We really enjoyed eating very well. They offer huge variety of dishes and we can’t say enough because the dishes are simply superb. The resort itself very huge and we don’t even try to go out to get entertain because the Sherlock bungalow green lawns make us to get admire the beauty of beautiful nature.

The staffs are very friendly and cooperative guys. They serve us very kindly with cute smile. Whatever we expect they ready to help us at any time. The guide who taken us for sightseeing trips guides us very well. First day we went for boat House Lake and kalhatty water falls. We had a pleasant feeling when we enter into the beautiful lakes. Kalhatty waterfalls are the best place for mountain trekking.

We had a pleasant and wonderful stay at there. Overall I will say this is the perfect stay and we really enjoyed very well and sure next time I will visit Sherlock hotel only and only with the services of Antilog Vacations because this is the only place we fully satisfied and had a full privacy without any distraction. I would recommend the services of my tour operator and this property to all.