Living the high life

There’s a deal in store for all people who believe in susegad, Goa-style. Zuri Hotels and Resorts has a special summer package for Goa. For a three-night and four-day stay at Zuri White Sands Resorts and Casino, you pay Rs 19,999 for Garden View rooms, Rs 23,999 for Premium rooms and Rs 31,999 for deluxe rooms. If you stay at The Retreat, the price for a suite would be Rs 15,000 for the same duration. The price includes accommodation, airport or rail station transfers, a complimentary bottle of Goan wine, all meals, sightseeing for half a day, complimentary use of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna and 15 per cent discount at the resort’s Maya Spa. For children between six and 12 years of age, you have to pay Rs 1,100 extra per head and this includes all meals too. There is a 30 per cent discount on the package price for children between 12 and 18 years. The package is valid from now till September 10, 2010. For more information, contact Zuri White Sands at 0832 2727272 or call The Retreat at 0832 6697272.

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Anubrata Chatterjee, musician

I have several dream destinations. I’m looking forward to visiting Japan in September this year for a music concert. I have heard a lot of good things about the country and so I’m very excited. Unfortunately, when on a music concert tour, I hardly get time for local sightseeing. But I managed to do so in Cape Town last year. I went on a concert tour to three places — Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg and managed to catch a glimpse of the major cultural happenings in these places. I’m also a beach person, so Indonesia tops my list of favourite holiday destinations. When in a beach town, I love to go swimming or just hang around on the beach. I also love to sample local food and interact with locals to know more about the place.