For this one you’ll have to loosen the purse-strings. And perhaps it’s time you did let your hair down and splurge on a luxury holiday. Of the eight 5-star Trident hotels (that are a part of The Oberoi group) three have just unveiled a special weekend package in Mumbai, Gurgaon and Chennai. The package price differs depending on the room you opt for and ranges between Rs 17,000 and Rs 43,000 (taxes extra, though). And you can be sure to enjoy the environs that make Trident hotels so special. The hotels offer full-fledged business amenities (to complement the leisure facilities), so you could even combine a bit of work on the side. The package includes accommodation for two over the weekend — that is, for stay on Friday and Saturday — while it also bungs in sumptuous Trident breakfast spreads on all days. An additional room for up to two children (under 12 years) can also be booked at a 50 per cent discount. The package is valid right through to April 15, 2009. For more: call 011–2389 0555 or toll-free 1 800 11 2122. Or go to www.tridenthotels.com for more information.

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Simran Kaur Mundi,
Miss India Universe 2008

I would love to holiday in Bali. I have not been there yet but have heard a lot about the place from friends and family. I love beaches and I think that Bali would be a beautiful place. But if there was one place I loved visiting, it has to be New York. It is a lovely place. One point of attraction was that I could relate to the place. I feel New York is very much like my hometown Mumbai and this gave me a sense of instant connection.