By DestinAsian - February 9, 2021
With Valentineâs Day coming up this weekend, here are some swoon-worthy lodgings across the region (placed in no particular order) to bookmark for a future escape.
Jungle views beckon from the lobby at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. (Photo: Four Seasons)
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
A 10-minute drive from Ubud brings travelers to the Four Seasons Sayan, one of the brandâs two outposts on Indonesiaâs Island of the Gods (the other is located on Jimbaran Bay). The property makes a strong impression from the get-go â guests typically arrive via a bridge soaring over the Ayung River valley that leads to a rooftop lotus pond above the lobby. The grounds are dotted with 60 Balinese-inspired suites and villas, which all feature marble bathrooms and offer views of the surrounding countryside. With a winning combination of faultless service, five-star comforts, and its sense of seclusion, itâs no wonder
It s the month to celebrate love and go over-the-top in giving your better half the night of a lifetime. You could book a table at one of the most expensive restaurants in India, or you could just plan a romp in luxury?
To have a memorable experience it s important to find a place that treats you and your partner like royalty. Trust us, there is a lot more to a hotel room than just a king-sized bed, silky linen, mini-bar and high-rise view.
India s most expensive hotel rooms to book and celebrate Valentine s Day:
1. Sukh Niwas and Suryavanshi Suites at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
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As a Black traveler, I ve had my share of difficulties. I ve been ignored and belittled by waiters and hotel staff. Locals have grabbed my arms and taken my photo. I ve been told I look too exotic to be from London, my hometown. Women have touched my hair without my permission. Men have catcalled, shouting the names of celebrities who look nothing like me except for the fact that they, too, are Black.
These disrespectful gestures are almost enough to discourage me from traveling at all.
So when I set out for India in April 2019, I braced myself for plenty of negative attention and racial comments. Instead, I discovered a place that felt like home and that rekindled my love of exploring the world.
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