Weekend getaways

Weekend getaways
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Its been a hectic month to be very precise, and I have been away on weekends to Coonoor, Pondicherry for official strategy sessions. And between this, I was in Bangalore for just a day. So without saying, my blogging had to take the brunt of travel.

I got to stay at some of the choicest of locations - The Dune in Pondicherry , Taj Garden Retreat in Coonoor and The Oberois in Bangalore. Though The Oberois undoubtedly walks away with top honours in terms of comfort, both Dune and Garden Retreat brought me close to nature.

I had read in the previous edition of The India Today that the Dune was one of the "places to be". And it indeed is different and enjoyable, provided you vacation there with your family. With no locks on the main door (and even in bathroom for some of the rooms) coupled with a small-size double cot, it definitely is not a great place with your colleagues. Plus, very interesting in terms of different types of architecture (such as Kerala or Chettinad). Must say, it was a perfect mix of business and pleasure.