Bookings and queries increase for properties offering more safety and privacy, with some completely full on weekends. Tariffs for premium and luxury private villas and homes are Rs 40,000-50,000 a night depending on the number of rooms and guests. Below that level, it could cost about Rs 20,000 for a three-four bedroom property.
May vacay is all about long stay at premium rentals: Staycations, luxury homes replace globetrotting holidays
Customers are even booking month-long workation up to six weeks in advance.
Synopsis
In a world locked up indoors, travel has taken on new forms.
Your favourite international destinations have boarded up, while air travel is on ‘emergencies only’ mode. So, what do you do when you need a break? Alternative accommodation, including luxury villas, homestays and apartments, are fulfilling travel needs. “We have seen an 800 per cent increase in enquiries since 2019,” says Dhimaan Shah, cofounder, Isprava and Lohono Stays.
High-net-worth individuals, like corporate bosses and their families,