So, your friend posted photographs of
his family’s trip to Turkey. And, you promised your family a trip, but couldn’t
due to business commitments. It’s not comforting to see the accusing glances of
your family when you break a promise.
Business and career can be quite
demanding and can rob those special moments with your family. But, spending
time with family is equally important. Balancing these two can be a tight rope
walk. Yet, one has to do it.
Fine, you couldn’t take your family to
that Europe trip or that exotic holiday you promised them, but you can always
make amends. Just set aside a weekend for a fun filled outing just near your
city!
Is it possible?
Absolutely. You can just drive into a family resort and spend the weekend
with your family! You can do your stuff and they can have as much fun as they
want. Let me tell you. This is my personal experience. They never complain
again!
These days, the busy humdrum of
professional lives has become so crammed that one doesn’t even get time to
check mails leave alone an outing with the family. I always used to wonder how
to accommodate spending time with my family, catching up with friends, and
making that proposal all at the same time!
Does that sound multitasking? Does
that sound like something one can never achieve? It does sound that way, but I
made it possible. I made it possible with the mother of all vacations, right in
Hyderabad!
Once when my office planned a day out, I was quite reluctant to be
part of it as I just wanted to curl up in the bed. As an obligation, I made it
to the outing and this was exactly what I needed.
They took me to a place in
Shankarpalli, Hyderabad called PalmExotica. I thought it would be like any other resort with stucco houses and bad plumbing. That surprisingly was
not the case.
The drive to Shankarpalli was
enjoyable, and the amenities there were like that of a star hotel. There was
this sprawling golf course, an
international standard cricket stadium, and a luxury spa, which I could
surprise my wife with!
I thoroughly enjoyed the 9-hole golf
park experience, and all that idea of curling up in the bed was quickly
forgotten! Then, as hunger pangs caught up, I was warming for a great lunch.
There was yet another surprise lurking around the corner. The ambience, the
luxury, and the aroma were instantly pleasing. The food was heavenly.
I gladly dug into Indian, Italian, and
continental delicacies. They just melted in my mouth. All I needed was a great
siesta now! And, I couldn’t have asked
for more. I mean after a game of golf and a delightful lunch, who wouldn’t want
a glorious siesta? Then again, I was shown into a room that made me remember my
honeymoon suite.
The room was ostentatiously furnished,
the air conditioning perfect, and the bed just the way I wanted. It was then
that I decided that I am going to bring my family for an outing here.
And, at the same moment, I changed my
preconceived notions about resorts in Hyderabad for family outing.
Now, I am all for them. The very next week I surprised my family with this
proposal.
I checked out other resorts in Hyderabad as well, but found
that the adventure park in Palm Exotica to be south India’s biggest. This is
something my son would love, and the flora spa was something that my wife would
boast off when she meets her friends. Perfect! I am going to visit Palm Exotica
again!.
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