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If you’ve been wondering where your favourite Bollywood celebrities stayed in the year 2016 then we have the answer. Before you catch sight of the stunning upscale resorts listed below, be rest assured that these are going to give you major vacation goals (and FOMO, of course)! You’ve been warned.
Follow in Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s footsteps and head to Ananda, a luxury spa destination amidst the lush valleys of Uttarakhand. The wellness getaway is an idyllic escape offering therapeutic massages including Abhyanga, Sirodhara, Aromatherapy and Deep Tissue, for those craving for some uninterrupted calm and relaxation. With 24 treatment rooms, a gym, an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, yoga and meditation routines and Vedanta talks, a typical day at Ananda is all things rejuvenating.
Dining: The Restaurant (Indian and International cuisines), Tea Lounge, By The Pool (alfresco lounge by the poolside), and private dining.
How to reach: Ananda is located 40 minutes away from Dehradun Airport.
Location: The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar Tehri - Garhwal, Uttarakhand
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Alia Bhatt’s laidback snapshots of Four Seasons, Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru inspired us to head to Maldives right away! The beachfront resort is a superlative retreat where the gentle sounds of waves, fresh ocean breeze and the hues of the horizon are your companions. The plush escape pampers you with its ayurvedic therapies in the spa, and indulges you in activities like sailing and diving in the turquoise blue waters.
Dining: Blu (Italian), Al Barakat (Arabian), Café Landaa (Asian), Fuego Grill (Seafood), and private dining.
How to reach: Four Seasons, Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is 30-45 minutes away (by seaplane) from Malé International Airport.
Location: Baa Atoll, Maldives
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The tall palms glistening in bright sunshine right outside Abhishek Bachchan’s suite made us all envy him! An enclave of luxurious suites, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai is an idyllic melange of the Arabia of bygone days combined with modernised splendours. Elevate your mind and soul in the plush spa, with the massages, restorative treatments for your body, or soak yourself in the traditional hammam, as you enjoy your luxurious stay here.
Dining: Celebrities (the signature eatery), Olives (Mediterranean), Tagine (Moroccan), The Beach Bar & Grill (Seafood), The Rotisserie (Middle Eastern and Northern European), Nina (Indo-European), Eauzone (Asian twist).
How to reach: It takes about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport to reach One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai.
Location: Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah Beach - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Bipasha Basu’s and Karan Singh Grover’s stay at the Four Seasons, Bali made us add Bali on the top spots of our bucket lists! Perched amidst a verdant landscape beside the Ayung River, the plush resort features villas and suites that open out to the island’s emerald covers. Indulge yourself in rafting adventures, spa treatments, private rafting adventures, or take a dip in the two-level swimming pools—every experience here adds to your dream vacay!
Dining: Ayung Terrace (Indonesian fare), Riverside Café (Foods cooked from Home-grown vegetables and herbs)
How to reach: Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan is located about an hour away from Ngurah Rai International Airport via road.
Location: Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud, Sayan, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
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As Sidharth Malhotra chose to unwind at Huka Lodge in New Zealand, he inspired us to splurge a bit and stay there too! Home to only 25 suites sprawling over 17-acres of manicured gardens, Huka Lodge is as expansive and exclusive as it gets. Nestled along the banks of serene Waikato River, upstream from the mighty Huka Falls, this luxury abode is a world of uninterrupted tranquillity.
Dining: Casual dining and private dining, with international cuisines on the menu.
How to reach: Pick your arrival!
Location: 271 Huka Falls Rd, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
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