Three sides of the ‘Golden Triangle’, India – Part 1
The First side of India’s ‘Golden Triangle’ – Hotels Having lived in India for seven years we’ve never actually investigated what someone who’s never visited might experience on the classic ‘Golden Triangle’ route of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi in the space of a ten day tour. Time to put things right. Here we share our luxury tour with you from three different perspectives, or sides –...
Taj-ness Tested
Taj-ness Tested – size doesn’t matter We’ve been fortunate enough to stay in a number of magnificent hotels around the world – from the small and intimate to the gargantuan. When all is said and done, in our opinion, size doesn’t matter, nor do the extensive range of facilities (as many have similar offerings) and to some extent nor does the location – although we do tend to choose location first. However, what does matter for...
Slumming it in Mumbai
Slum it in Mumbai and reveal a whole new world Suggest to someone that part of their luxury travels should include a visit to the slums and one might expect a short reply. As luxury travellers enjoying the finer fruits of this world, it’s easy to ignore the cogs that grind in the background that make it all happen. This is never more apparent than in India and in particular, Mumbai; where the mechanics of day to day life are very near...
Top tips for travelling around India
Even if you tour India in air conditioned comfort from start to finish you’re sure to come across all forms of transport and events that will hinder, annoy or tempt you to try them out – just because it’s part of the country and the magical madness of it all. The very best of transport in India still has its foibles, isn’t always what you’d expect in the West or still has to navigate around everything that India has to throw at it....
About The Luxury Couple & TLC World
The Luxury Couple is for couples and companions who want inspiration and new ideas for travel in luxury but not at the expense of fun and the pursuit of something different and original. TLC World is our own fully bonded tour operator business that turns those ideas into reality! If you believe in fun, food, photography and fantastic places – please travel along with us and use us as your luxury travel guides! We’ve an ever...
