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On the lighthouse within the Moti Daman Fort you will see the words "Small is Big". This aptly sums up what Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi is – a small hotel with a big heart (read that as warm hospitality). As mentioned in the review , a hotel does not need to impress as a multi-storeyed building or have numerous facilities. This one is small, with a spacious and beautiful lobby and the mat at the entrance brings a smile to your face when you step in. The in-house Orchid multi-cuisine restaurant is on the ground floor, and rooms are located on the first two floors. There is a gym on the first floor as well, and they also have a banquet hall and 'Daffodils' which are conference/business meeting rooms of varying capacity for corporate guests. In fact, it is described at their official website as a business hotel, and, perhaps their main source of revenue is from hosting business meetings, However, believe me, it is an excellent place to stay for just about anybody, whether...

Surat is known to be the primary hub of fabrics, sarees, anarkalis , and the like and Valsad also has a huge market of retail stores selling materials and garments. Vapi, on the other hand, is referred to as an industrial city and corporate houses often schedule business meetings in the hotels here. Nevertheless, Vapi, too, has a buzzing marketplace and a walk around will spring little surprises if you are looking for fabric. On a recent visit, we did find some good places to buy fabric at reasonable wholesale rates. While the Bazaar Road that leads from Vapi railway station on the west side is the main shopping center, there are a few shops on the east side as well, on Koparli road and around Gunjan circle, ahead of Galaxy High Street.

Planning to visit Winchester House San Jose? It is indeed an intriguing place to visit, not to mention an architectural marvel . Know the location, how to reach this popular mystery house, and some useful tips for visitors to know before taking an exciting audio-visual tour into the wonders within.

Nestled in Santa Row is a strange house, the Winchester Mansion. It has its own idiosyncrasy. From the cabinets that are anything but that to secret passages going through a wardrobe into another room, the house has a mystery at every turn.  As you stroll into the gardens awaiting the guided tour to start, you will notice some of the beauty and the wonders in store ahead. From the stained windows with daisy patterns to the 'Door to nowhere', you are going to be further intrigued by the expanse of the house you are about to enter. Do take an interest in the architectural features as well.

Heading to San Jose, California, USA? One of the popular attractions of this city is the Winchester Mansion, better known as the Winchester Mystery House, thanks to its many intriguing aspects that have lent it an aura of thrill and intrigue. However, you should not visit merely for the mysterious layout within, but also for the unique Victorian architecture that gives it a really charming touch. So this particular post will focus on giving you an insight into the elements of architecture that are part of this lovely house so as not to miss out on any during your audio-visual tour . The photos and some of the input for the write-up are based on a personal visit by my niece.

The Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, known simply as the Vadodara Museum, is located adjacent to the Sayaji Baug public garden. Commissioned in 1894 by Sayajirao with instructions to the architect R. F. Chisholm to have it on the same lines as UK’s Victoria and Albert museum, it showcases his collections from around the world.  You will thus see paintings and coins, dining sets and ivory miniatures, musical instruments and rare books. Various websites and reviews prominently mention an Egyptian mummy and a skeleton of a blue whale as the premier showpieces. Actually, there are other far more worthy displays than those. Let’s take a quick tour…

As reviewed earlier, our stay at Ishan Villa, Amritsar, Punjab was a really good experience. Here you will get a glimpse of the rooms and the food - two vital aspects of any hotel accommodation anywhere in the world!