Bhumika is a Chartered Accountant by profession but a Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger by passion..blogging since 10 plus years, isn't that a proof enough ? :D
Her love for lipsticks, accessories, shoes and all things pretty comes across in most of her posts.
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I recently came across this website Femme Luxe and loved their collection, especially the prices. It’s a UK based women’s clothing store. They have a wide variety in athleisurewear, co-ords and solid coloured dresses and jumpsuits.
The collection is very trendy and apt for curvy girls.
About the collection: From head-turning evening and going out dresses to cute n’ chilled casual day dresses, shop every style from slinky and bodycon, to crepe and bandage. Going out, Everyday Slay, Special Occasion, Date Night, Just Chillin…they have dresses for everything
They also have shoes and accessories like belts, bags, corsets, hair accessories and even some beauty items.
There is a separate trend section where they cover collections as per current trends like ruched, corsets, slogans, snake print, student style, etc.
I picked 4 things..
1. Black one shoulder Jumpsuit
I love how this jumpsuit hugs the body and is super flattering, the flare makes one look taller. And the belt accentuates the waist. I paired everything with gold hoops and clear heels.
2. Red Bodycon Dress
Their dresses section is pretty vast and has a lot of variety in terms of colours, silhouttes, designs, styles, etc. Again love the fact that it hugs the body beautifully. The fabric is thick enough and not sheer/see through. It is quite comfortable and looks and feels good.
3. Camel Lounge Wear Sets
They have quite a range of colours in lounge wear sets. I picked this camel one. It’s not meant for summers obviously, but it’s great for travel and those airport looks 😀 It’s a perfect travel set and very comfortable again.
4. Khakhi Sweater Jumper
This khakhi cropped sweater jumper goes so well with basic black leggings, again for cold places. You can even wear a thermal inside and it will act as a double layer. Very athleisure for sure.
I loved the black jumpsuit and red bodycon dress, they are great for night time/evening out. And both the lounge wear set and jumper sweater will work for travel/everyday wear in colder climates.
They cover all sizes till 12 and everything fits pretty well. The quality is pretty good for the price and I will definitely be buying more from Femme Luxe. And I do recommend it.
I am doing an OOTD post after months, and quite honestly it’s been all about Instagram of late. Bloggers share everything on Instagram/Instagram stories because it’s much quicker, and reaches many more people and instantly. It’s all about instant gratification, and the new apps are giving what the people want or they didn’t know they wanted?!
I just wanted to talk to you guys and pour my heart out. So this post will random bits and pieces of my life along with this outfit and what I feel about Instagram and Youtube.
I shot this outfit last September, yes it’s been a long time and why I haven’t shared it yet? I had downloaded the pictures but never got around selecting and editing them. Usually if I like 3-4 pictures from one outfit shoot, I will share them on Instagram but if I get like 7-8 good pictures and I love all of them, I will share it in a blog post. I used to share all outfit pics here earlier but as I mentioned Instagram is just quicker, talk about being an easy devil :/
Easy it is, devil you guys know how Instagram has been. Since the last few months, I am not enjoying Instagram at all. You must have seen I used to do one post daily and now I am not so active. Sometimes I don’t even share any stories, the only problem is if I am not active for 3-4 days, Instagram reduces my reach and it becomes so bad that when I start posting, for at least about a week, no one can even see my posts on their feed unless I ‘promote’ that post. So Instagram has taken the Facebook route finally, and now your post won’t reach ‘your own’ followers unless you promote it. It’s like I have to forcefully remain active and post something, so that at least the minimum reach it is giving me anyway, that doesn’t get affected.
And as if Instagram wasn’t enough. Youtube is also doing the same. Apparently even if people are subscribed and sometimes have hit the bell icon as well, youtube doesn’t show your videos in their subscriptions or notify them. I have never been super active on Youtube but I am trying to. I go through those phases but in between 3-4 months I think I didn’t post anything at all, and the same thing happened on youtube, some unsubscribed, some aren’t getting my videos. I am currently getting half the views of what I used to get and it’s really discouraging and demotivating especially because Youtube unlike Instagram takes whole day to shoot, edit, etc. and it’s very time consuming. And then when your videos are seen by hardly 100-200 people even though 8700+ are subscribed, I don’t know how to express but it feels terrible and I thought of quitting youtube and not posting anything at all.
Some bloggers have shifted to IGTV because it’s new and that’s why the reach is much better there. I don’t know, all platforms come up with something new and push it for a year and then again same, paid promotions and push for ads to reach people. Same cycle. Everything is a vicious chain.
Instagram recently banned me for 3 days for apparently some copyright issue and nothing else was mentioned in the email which was a general mail and you cannot contact them or ask them about it. It’s so unfair because all my pictures and content are my own, and I hardly post videos or music and it’s all no copyright music even if I use. I contacted them 15-20 times on the app, of course never got a reply and I also asked my facebook account manager but even she couldn’t help. So for 3 days, I couldn’t post or like or comment, could just see the feed, not even stories.
I realized how Instagram can block the account permanently anytime and there is no solution to it. One cannot rely on Instagram and have to keep all other platforms open and need to have one primary platform i.e. blog/Youtube. Again Youtube also can deactivate your channel/account anytime. How we depend for our life/career on these platforms and how unreliable they are, it’s just scary!
I am trying to post regularly again on both Instagram and Youtube, I know I might go through the quitting/demotivated phase again but I don’t know if there is a solution to this. I would really love for you guys to like and comment on my Instagram and Youtube if you watch my videos and see my posts on Instagram, at least I can see some engagement and might help me push myself. That would mean a lot, I only see some people engage during giveaways and I know who they are. And I know people who regularly and genuinely follow me since years, I know your names, I know who you are and thank you for always supporting me. I really need your support again.
Coming to this outfit, this has to be one of my most favourite outfit/shoot I have done. The red orange colour, the co-ords and how flattering they are for my body type. The location/lighting/hair/makeup everything complimented and worked out so well.
The top has statement sleeves and is adjustable from the front, the skirt is well fitted and can be zipped from the side, it was slightly loose on the waist and I had to be careful there 😀 I loved the feather, leaves, circles, polka dots print on it and it screams summer and vacation, perfect for this season
It’s a super simple outfit and I kept the accessories also minimal and simple because I wanted the focus on the outfit. I paired it with my Daniel Wellington watch and pearl earrings and wore my Kendall and Kylie flat slides. (which I now wear everyday! So comfortable)
Co-ords: Free People Watch: Daniel Wellington Earrings: Kazo Slides: Kendall + Kylie
I hope you liked the outfit, do let me know your thoughts. And what do you think about Instagram/Youtube? Also any engagement would be really helpful and would mean a lot, thank you 🙂
Qatar Travel Experience: Qatar Airways QSuite, Places to Visit | Where to Eat
Hi guys,
I was in Qatar in March with Qatar Airways and it was majorly for the Qatar International Food Festival. We covered all the major places in Qatar and ate some amazing food, all types of cuisines, at the best restaurants in Qatar. I have tried to include everything from my 5 day trip in this 31 minute vlog.
I got to experience the Qatar Airways Qsuite Business Class service and it was just amazing. I didn’t even feel I was on a flight and I slept so comfortably. The space is so well designed and well utilized. If you are travelling in 2 or 4, you can pull down the cabin separator and have the whole area to yourself. The quad is absolutely perfect for a family of 4. Food and service again absolutely amazing, the whole range of entertainment options, sound quality, each and every thing and every minute detail was absolutely perfect. You cannot find a single reason to be unsatisfied with the QSuite.
They have Al Maha services at Doha/Hamad International Airport and you need to book it online in advance. A person will escort you to their separate lounge as soon as you land. They will get your luggage while you have your breakfast or relax at the lounge, they also have a separate immigration for the lounge, so no standing in queues. Basically everything is done pretty quick and you don’t have to practically do anything. I loved the Al Maha services! More airports should have such similar services.
I was staying at Intercontinental in Doha, which is a stunning property with a private beach. The staff was so warm and helpful, and though I only got a chance to have breakfast there once or twice, they were kind enough to make me eggless breads and pancakes. Overall experience at Intercontinental was really good!
On Day 1, we went to Argan Restaurant at Souq Waqif and covered some museums. In the evening, we covered Corniche and Katara Cultural Village. Corniche is absolutely stunning and I can practically sit there for hours and just look at the view. You can see entire Doha skyline from there. Katara Cultural Village is also beautiful and the evening sky looked magical there. It is inspired by the Roman architecture.
For dinner, we went to Riyasat at St.Regis Doha. We had an elaborate Indian meal prepared by Chef Jolly who was also a part of the Qatar International Food Festival this time.
On Day 2, we first went to Qatarat Agricultural Development Co. (QADCo.). It’s basically like a farm which produces tonnes and tonnes of fruits and vegetables and supply to major Qatar companies, markets, even Qatar Airways. They create conducive environment for the fruits and vegetables to grow because Qatar is basically a desert, so the whole process of converting desert to making fertile land is intriguing. We had some yummy breakfast there and they also gifted us some veggies and honey from the farm.
They also have horse stables and we saw how the horses take a bath, exercise, most take part in racing and they were very strong and active horses.
Next stop was Fire Station Exhibit and it was so beautiful. Anyone can submit their art creations with it’s meaning and they will display it at the Exhibit. Some of them had so much thought going, and were created by 15-16 year olds.
We had lunch at Al Terrace at Souq Waqif and in the evening was the opening ceremony of QIFF 2019. We had dinner at Morimoto, Mondrian Doha and even met Chef Morimoto himself. I was not very excited about Japanese food as I am a vegetarian but I had the best veg sushi, tempura, grilled veggies there and the desserts were out of the world! I love Mochi <3
On Day 3, we had breakfast at the Helipad of Shangri-La Doha and trust me, the view was the best ever! It was an amazing experience and I am sure, the evenings there would be magical.
Then we went for Supreme Legacy 2022 which is a road map to 2022 FIFA World Cup, being held in Qatar. They are changing Qatar 360 for that and so much infrastructure and work is going on, on a daily. From 7 huge stadiums to metros, they are working at an amazing speed. Each stadium has some significance, a specific shape and dedicated to something which is a part of Qatar or their culture.
Then we went to Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) followed by the best meal I had in Qatar. We went to Em Sherif at Sheraton Grand in Doha and the meal was fit for royalty. We were served everything on the menu and the table looked unbelievable. The mirror table, cutlery, decor, chair, view, colours, everything at Em Sherif was just too stunning and beautiful. 80% of their dishes were vegetarian and I had the best vegetarian Lebanese experience at Em Sherif. The flavours in every dish were so good, it was like a blast of flavours in every bite.
In the evening, we went to The Pearl and trust me when I say this, it was prettier than Venice! It’s like a pastel dream come true. The buildings, the canals, the lights, it was all so pinterest-y. The Pearl had all the designer brands possible and the evenings again looked magical and beautiful to just sit there and have a cup of coffee and admire it.
We had dinner at La Mar at our hotel Intercontinental itself, it was Peruvian cuisine. Two of us in our group were vegetarian and though we did try 2-3 dishes, we were so full and satisfied with our afternoon Em Sherif lunch, that we didn’t try much 😀 We were pretty happy and content with Em Sherif, I believe it’s at two other places in UAE and if you ever go to a place with Em Sherif around, you have to try it out!!
On Day 4, we went for Desert Safari at Messaied Sand Dunes and we also saw the Inland Sea/Khor Al Adaid, which connect the desert to the sea and is only one of the 3 places in the world. It also shares borders with Saudi Arabia across.
We went for lunch at Al Mourjan Restaurant, loved the desserts and Karak (tea) there. In the evening, we attended the AR Rahman Concert at Khalifa Stadium. It was amazing, the whole team was so good. The stadium was lit up with phone torches during the finale 2-3 songs, magical.
On Day 5 which was our final day, we only went to Zekreet as we had our flight back in the evening. We saw the UNESCO Reserve, Richard Serra’s East West-West East, Film City and Mushroom Rock. We also spotted Oryx and Ostrich there.
And then it was time to head back and pack. Qatar was such a wonderful experience and I thoroughly enjoyed those 5 days. A big thank you to Qatar Airways for this memorable trip, I will always cherish it.
Kalki Fashion unveiled its SS’19 Collection, ‘ZINNIA’ – The Modern Romanticism at the Bombay Times Fashion Week last month.
Zinnia flowers are the colorful annuals that have a rich history to match their rich colors. Hence, taking inspiration from the flower’s originality, the collection showcases an array of multi-colors and hues. It is filled with modern and eclectic silhouettes in a vivid colour palette.
Zinnia Collection is perfect for summer weddings with painterly hues of summer fog blues, mighty mauves, the lime greens, the spicy mustards, the fuchsia pinks and the fiery reds putting in inventive spin to your wedding closet staples from floor-sweeping jacket styles to voluminous shararas, from the quirkiest bridal lehengas to monotone red veil lehengas.
This collection features beautiful gowns, lehengas, palazzo suits, crop tops and shararas in interesting silhouettes, frills, layers with ornate embroidery, feathers, stones, etc.
Each garment is carefully hand crafted to create the perfect outfits for your mehendi soirees, a perfect garden party, a dreamy destination theme, or a traditional summer wedding. The embroideries talk diamond shapes layered upon rich silks, flowers quilted with stripes on opulent organza, bordered with miniature geometric conception with studs and summer sequins. The playfully proportioned silhouettes are enhanced in unconventional elements with strip embroideries, thread ties, featherweight crystal embellishments and 3D flower burst.
The Zinnia collection is distinctly dainty and eccentric, celebrating the creative needs and expressions of the woman who wears it.
Some of my favourite pieces from the Zinnia Collection..
1. Malaika Arora’s red gown
Malaika Arora was the showstopper for the collection and wore this beautiful, ruby red gown accentuated with feathers and detailed embroidery.
2. French Pink Multi Embroidered Kameez with Long Flared Sharara
I love everything about this sharara, the colour, silhouette, embroidery. It’s perfect for a day wedding function.
3. Citrus Green Double Layer Palazzo with Strapless Bustier and Long Embroidered Net Cape
This green hand embroidered strapless bustier embellished with multi color resham, cut dana, sequins and zari work is paired with a double layered georgette palazzo and tassels at the edges. It is teamed with a matching long embroidered net cape with back trail. This outfit is absolutely perfect for a mehendi function.
I love the colours, silhouettes and all the designs from Kalki Fashion’s Zinnia Collection, which is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below.
My Sharjah Experience: Al Noor Island, Rain Room, Mleiha, Sharjah Light Festival
Hey guys,
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I was in Sharjah in February for 5 days for the 9th Annual Sharjah Light Festival.
We covered so many places in 5 days and also 3 evenings were dedicated to the Sharjah Light Festival where different city landmarks were lit up with the light shows created by an array of international artists. And the Grand Finale was amazing, the fireworks were spectacular.
Sharjah is UAE’s cultural capital and rightly so with some of the best museums and art galleries in the country.
Let me start with my day by day experience..
Day 1:
We checked in to the Sharjah Sheraton Beach Resort, and after resting for a while and catching a bit of sleep, we headed to Mleiha. First we were given a guided tour of the Mleiha Archaelogical Centre and Indoor Museum. We learned some interesting facts about how people formed a society, how migrants from Africa came to Gulf through Mleiha and saw some preserved tools and weapons used by people in those days.
We then did buggy bashing and dune bashing which was a lot of fun, and stopped for a few pictures in the middle. Finally we headed to the last destination for the day, Mleiha Overnight Camps where we had barbeque dinner, did some star gazing (saw a piece of meteorite as old as the Earth!) and slept in tents. I have never done camping, that too in a desert, so it was kind of an interesting experience and I did enjoy it.
Day 2:
We had breakfast at the Mleiha camps and saw the most beautiful sunrise at 5.52 am. I have not seen many sunrises in my life as I am not a morning person, and this was the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen!
Later we came back to the hotel and after freshening up, we left for Rain Room. Rain Room was one of my favourite experiences in Sharjah. You walk through continuous downpour of rain, without getting wet! Yes! How you ask? There are sensors which detect your presence and the water stops pouring in that area. But you have to walk slow and alone, keeping distance from others, for the sensors to work.
Post the amazing Rain Room experience, we went to Souq Al Arsah in the Heart of Sharjah where we met Fatima and her colleague. They served us Gahwa (Arabic Coffee) which is their welcome drink and dates. Gahwa doesn’t have sugar and hence they drink it with a date, so it balances the bitterness from the coffee. They also explained and taught a bit about the culture and hospitality, how a glass is shaken if you don’t need more gahwa and how they eat dates in odd numbers always (it is said to balance the insulin in the body). We then headed to the Sharjah Heritage Museum which was also a part of Heart of Sharjah.
For lunch, we went to Al Bait which is Sharjah’s first luxury resort and is a part of the Leading Hotels of the World. Al Bait is a part of Emirati Conservation Project and the entire resort is made up of heritage buildings that are more than a century old. The lunch there was amazing and the entire experience was pure luxury.
By evening we came to Al Noor Island which had the most beautiful view and again one of my favourite experiences in Sharjah because it had butterfly house 😀 We played with the butterflies and clicked some pictures with them.
Then we headed to our first day of Sharjah Light Festival. We covered American University of Sharjah, Sharjah Police Academy & University City Hall. We had dinner at Sutis at Al Majaz Waterfront and it was one of the best Lebanese in Sharjah.
Day 3:
We left for lunch at the Shooting Club and also tried our hands at archery there. Shooting was the original plan but there was some technical issue, hence we tried archery.
Later we went to Kalba Birds of Prey center and Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center where we saw some rare and interesting species of birds, reptiles and animals.
In the evening, we reached our Sharjah Light Festival locations Khorfakkan Municipality, Municipal Council and Town Planning Department.
We had dinner at Fatima’s house, her house was stunning and every corner was so pretty. We even tried some traditional outfits and jewellery.
Day 4:
On Day 4, we went to the Sharjah Islamic Museum and the Sharjah Aquarium. We had lunch at Jones The Grocer which was my favourite meal in Sharjah! Everything we ordered was so fresh and full of flavours, and the desserts were mind blowing.
Then we went to Al Jubail Market and bought some Medjool dates. It was a like an air conditioned vegetable market, and had everything you would need. The variety of dates here is amazing, and the prices are really good plus the quality. I highly recommend shopping for dates in Sharjah, I regret not getting more.
We also went to Irani market and bought some Oud perfumes. This was the final day of the Sharjah Light Festival and we went to Al Qasba and Al Noor Mosque. Then we headed for the Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Al Majaz Waterfront. The lights, music, laser shows, fire crackers, it was a beautiful closing ceremony!
Day 5:
Day 5 was our last day in Sharjah. We went to Kingfisher Lodge for lunch, it’s a beautiful property and the chef was Indian, so we finally had Indian food on our last day and it was pretty good. We were supposed to do Kayaking but it was raining that day, hence we couldn’t. But we did tour the property and the luxury lodges were beautiful, definitely wish to stay there once.
We went to Sahara Shopping Centre for some shopping and then finally headed to the airport.
It was quite a different and unique experience, and I loved being a part of it. A big thank you to Visit Sharjah for having me, it was quite a memorable trip.
I am glad I could capture it all for you guys through this vlog. The total footage was of 80-82 mins, and I have cut it short to 40 mins. I know it’s a long vlog, but I wanted to show everything and I didn’t want to make two parts of it and cut the flow. Also all my Instagram stories from the trip are under the ‘Sharjah’ highlights.
I hope you enjoy this blog and the vlog, do let me know your favourite part in the comments down below or any questions/doubts related to Sharjah.
Dubai is one of the easiest and closest destination to travel, from India, which is a perfect mix of shopping and beautiful experiences.
It’s been a long time I had been to Dubai and I believe a lot of new places/experiences have come up in the last 4-5 years. So I thought of putting together a list of places I have personally visited and which are on my wishlist for my next Dubai trip..
Dubai Desert Safari
1. Desert Safari
Dubai Desert Safari is a whole one day experience with 4×4 dune bashing, ATV rides, camel rides, barbeque dinner and lights shows/belly dancing. It is one of the major tourist attractions and an experience worth having.
2. Burj Khalifa
Burj KhalifaAt The Top Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa at 828m is the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is one of the most prominent attractions of the Middle East. The view from At the Top Burj Khalifa i.e. 124th floor is mind blowing. You can pretty much see the whole of Dubai from the top.
3. Dubai Mall/Mall of Emirates
Dubai Mall has the famous Dubai Aquarium and a lot of other entertainment options like ice skating rink, gaming zone, etc. apart from every brand in the world for shopping. It’s huge and is the second largest shopping mall in the world. Mall of Emirates on the other hand has Dubai Ski, apart from the amazing restaurants and of course shopping.
4. Dragon Mart
Dragon Mart is 1km long with 4000+ stores selling Chinese products. If you like shopping on a budget, you should definitely visit Dragon Mart
5. Miracle Garden
If you love nature, flowers and greenery, then Dubai Miracle Garden should definitely be on your list. It is the biggest natural flower garden in Dubai and the vivid colours are just beautiful to look at.
6. The Frame
Dubai Frame is the biggest architectural landmark in Dubai and is known as the biggest picture frame on the planet. It is 150m high and 93m wide. The observation deck on top gives you a complete view of the old and new Dubai, The whole frame lights up at night and is a beautiful sight
7. Palm Jumeirah
The tree-shaped man-made Palm Island, has everything from luxury hotels to a water park to shopping malls and beach clubs. It is surely a must visit, when in Dubai.
8. Dubai Dolphinarium
It is located near Creekside Park in Dubai and who doesn’t love dolphins. They have a 45 mins dolphin show which is not to be missed!
9. Dubai Gold Souqs
How much gold is too much gold. A visit to the Dubai Gold Souq will blow your mind. Clothes and complete body ornaments made of gold, you will get every jewellery piece in gold here. Whether you need to buy gold or just window shop, the Gold Souq is worth a visit.
Apart from these, if you are travelling between November and March, you should definitely check out Global Village.
Have you been to Dubai? Which is your favourite place/experience?
ShopBop is back with it’s Buy More, Save More Sale, and it’s valid on both full priced and sale items. It’s valid on all items marked with ‘KeyStyle’ or ‘GOBIG19’
The sale period
Begins: 2/25/2019 7:30AM Eastern Time (New York) Zone
Ends: 3/3/2019 4:00AM Eastern Time (New York) Zone
Code: GOBIG19
15% off orders of $200+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $800+
ShopBop has just launched a series of looks for this spring’s new fashion trends!
The spring trend is all about colors – gold, warm tones, tropical prints, puff sleeves, flowers and animals!
Neon bright colours, floral, small sunglasses, mules, transparent bags and accessories, statement earrings, etc., are all in trend. And some trends from 2018 that are still going strong, dad sneakers, athleisure, bucket bags, bracelet bags, pastels.
How to Book the Cheapest Flights Possible | Flight Booking Hacks?
Hi guys,
When it comes to travel, flight cost forms a substantial part of the overall cost, especially in case of international destinations. Here are some tips and tricks we use to get the cheapest flights or the best possible rates.
1. Where to book
Now there are different operators when it comes to flights booking. Check different websites and compare prices, including the airlines’ own website. You can also try flight search engines, but they usually add their own margin too. So, it’s better to compare and not book the first option you see.
2. Hide your search
Always search for flights in incognito or private browsing mode, and a new incognito window for each flight search. Based on the cookies of your browser, repeated search for a flight route will show you increased prices to scare you into booking the flight asap.
3. Find the cheapest day to fly
If you don’t have a time constraint and don’t mind one day before/after, always check the monthly calendar at the start which shows flight rates for each day. Sometimes it’s Sunday, other times a Monday when you would find the cheapest flight.
4. Smaller airports
Flights starting from smaller airports or arriving at smaller/newer airports are often cheaper than the ones from big/major airports. If your city or a nearby city has another airport, check for flights departing from that airport as well.
5. Coupon codes/miles/credit cards
Always find coupon codes and check each one of them, to see which one is giving you maximum cashback or the lowest cost. You can also use check for points in certain credit cards which can be used against flight bookings.
6. Nonstop v/s one stop
I know everyone prefers a nonstop flight and hence the cost for that is super high, check for one stop flights too. Sometimes just a few hours at one stop, can reduce your flight cost a lot.
7. Local/smaller airlines
Always check for smaller airlines flying to your destination. If you are flying on a less popular route/remote region, chances are there would be some local airlines offering tickets at a cheaper cost. Also check their own website for more deals and offers.
8. Time
If your trip is decided, don’t waste time and book its ASAP. Prices aren’t going to decrease closer to the departure date, the earlier you book the better. Or you can set up a price alert if you are not in a rush, and you will be notified when the prices fall.
9. One way or return
Usually one always books a round trip with the same airlines, but it’s not guaranteed that you would get the best deal that way. Try finding one way for both to and fro; and go for the cheapest option, it could be a different airline too if you are saving big bucks!
So, these were all my tips and tricks to find the best rates on flights. Do you follow all these? Do you have any additional tips? Do let me know.
My Stay & Experience at B’Canti Boutique Beach Resort in Varkala, Kerala
Hi guys,
If you follow me on Instagram (@bhumika_t), you would know I was in Kerala last week. I stayed 3 days in Munnar and 3 days at Varkala, it was a pretty nice and relaxing holiday covering both the mountains and the beach.
Varkala is 1.5 hours away from Trivandrum airport.
At Varkala, we stayed at B’Canti Boutique Beach Resort which is a gorgeous property on the North cliff of Varkala, a short distance away from Papanasham Beach. They also have a seasonal beach attached to the property and you can get the beach view from your room and the restaurant.
Deluxe Room
They have Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Superior Sea View Rooms. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities.
View from the Room
One can also explore the nearby beaches, Kappil Beach and Varkala Beach. We loved both the beaches, they were so clean and well maintained. Another place to explore is the Golden Island, we didn’t go there as we just wanted to relax after all the travelling 3-4 days earlier.
B’Canti also has a separate Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Ashram where you can get different types of Ayurvedic massages and/or herbal treatments. We got the Abhyanga massage on both the days which is a traditional Ayurvedic massage with a blend of oil and essential herbs, and is followed by a steam and bath with ubtan. My skin felt baby soft and body super relaxed, post the massage. It was a nice end to the vacation.
They also offer daily yoga sessions by the beach, if interested.
Their restaurant ‘The Bait & Hook‘ serves all types of cuisines from North Indian to South Indian to continental. The vegetarian food in Kerala doesn’t have many options apart from dosas and different types of rice, so The Bait & Hook was a welcome change and we loved the food here! Even the staff is very warm and courteous and was helpful throughout our stay. I loved the pasta, gajar halwa and aloo parantha and appam for breakfast 😀 The fresh fruits and fresh bread basket every morning for breakfast was what I looked forward to!
They even arranged a candle light dinner by the beach, for us, on our last night there. The set up was beautiful, with the pleasant beach ahead.
We had an early flight and they arranged for a quick, early breakfast for us before we checked out. They do provide airport pick up and drop facility as well, on request.
Overall, I had a great time and it was a really good holiday. If you are looking for a good hotel to stay at Varkala, you should definitely check out B’Canti Boutique Beach Resort. It has a perfect blend of good food, beach view, comfortable stay and ayurvedic massages. Check them out HERE
Have you been to Varkala? Let me know your thoughts on Kerala/Varkala in the comments below.
