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 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have not enjoyed a family holiday for two years ! Since we were all back home, we decided to try a Staycation in Singapore during the Christmas season. Our expectations were not very high since the excitement of traveling to another country and a new cultural experience wasn’t on the cards!  But we were in for a huge surprise… the staff at the Fairmont Gold Lounge catered to our every need … whilst sipping, exotic drinks and eating delectable delights, we enjoyed a birds eye view of the Singapore skyline from the 25th fl!!  The wonderful Chef Wong amazed my son Krish with his creative culinary skills with Pork Congee and Bee Hoon for breakfast with a platter of fresh fruit and a variety of cheese; Sweet and Sour and Raspberry Chicken for dinner followed by Lemongrass Jelly  and fresh fruits for dessert 🥰🥰 We decided to try Chef Wong’s new restaurant at Raffles City "The House of Wei”,  again the Chef succeeded with a creative m...

After a long drive from the airport fighting the congested roads of Bali, we reached Kuta late afternoon.  Upon check-in at the Stones Hotel - Legian Bali (A Marriott Autograph Collection) we were warmly greeted by the Food and Beverage (F&B) Manager and Chef Joachim Kreisel. The F&B Manager and Chef Joachim were extremely professional and advised us the entire kitchen staff were alerted regarding our son Krish's multiple food allergies; and a separate area had been set up in the hotel kitchen for preparation of Krish's meals. We were delighted with the personal attention and felt completely assured the staff of the Stones Hotel would ensure Krish's dining experience would be safe and enjoyable. The warm, sunny Bali weather invited us into the pool each morning with beautiful views of the luxurious cool waters and bright, blue skies from our room, we were tempted for a quick dip, before hitting the shops and spending millions of Indonesian Rupiah. ...

Dining at the Leela Ambience Hotel's famous Italian restaurant "Zanotta", in my son's exact words: "Was Like Being Transported to Another Dimension!" Italian Master Chef Leidy Liz Levitan Hernandez’s bubbly personality blended with the luxurious  menu can only enrich your tastebuds and feed the soul. Chef Leidy started Krish's dining experience with a mango and avocado green salad with a  pumpkin soup then a ravioli for the main course and made a delicious chocolate and mango sorbet for dessert. Special thanks to Chef Amit Thapa who personally handcrafted the most delicate, delicious eggless spinach and ricotta ravioli with luscious tomato and basil sauce; it was an  unforgettable experience for our son Krish - his first time tasting ravioli!!!                   Yummy!! Sensational Mango and Chocolate Sorbet with a Sliced Mango Chip  Krish was obviously not satisfied and the next day went b...

Gurgaon, India, has many special places, one of our favourite places is not only near a Shopping Paradise - Ambience Mall but is home to the "Spectra", an international restaurant with amazing service and a place to enjoy a meal in luxury - the Leela Ambience Hotel is truly a delight!   Our son, Krish felt like a King being pampered by Chef Anand and Chef Mohit with their 24-hour personal service via Whats App the Chefs ensured Krish was served his breakfast, lunch and dinner on time and specially prepared as requested. The exquisite fine dining for Krish at the Spectra included: specially prepared ham and pineapple pizza, potato and leek soup, pumpkin soup, chicken fingers, spaghetti bolognaise, vegetable fajitas, potato wedges, mango, avocado, olives green salad with a zesty salad dressing. The desserts included chocolate mousse, cheese and fruit platter and a coffee panna cotta. The Chefs prepared a variety of dishes ensuring Krish always had a ...

We were welcomed at the Amritsar airport by a blast of hot air, walking into 47 degree C heat, we entered chaos... strange smells, a crowd of people shouting and traffic congestion. Soon we found our taxi driver and we couldn't wait to see the ethereal Golden Temple. At check-in we met Head Chef Harpal Singh at the Fairfield by Marriott, he immediately understood Krish's dietary requirements and went to the storeroom to find brand new crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment. He made a delicious vegetarian Chinese Fried Noodle which delighted not only Krish but gave us all energy for the evening. After purchasing a few items in the famous Amritsar markets we drove to the Golden Temple. We were blessed by the rain as we walked towards the temple, the lightening flashed in the sky and we were drenched, but enjoyed the ambience, the reverberating sounds of Waheguru mantras and the sweet smell of Karah Prasad. The one hour queue moved at a snails pace. It soon became ...

The Eros Hotel at Nehru Place, New Delhi was a charming place to visit, its location being a stone's throw away from the best shopping areas was a treat. We shopped till we dropped at Greater Kailash, South Extension and Kalkaji Markets, then relaxed at the 24-hour Blooms Buffet Restaurant. After a delicious ice lemon tea and sweet lime soda we enjoyed the delicious soups and starters. Krish met Chef Deepak upon our arrival and he prepared a tasty mango, avocado, green salad along with a zesty lemon juice/olive oil salad dressing and a freshly made mushroom soup avoiding all Krish's allergens. A cool dip in the pool was followed by a delectable dinner in the comfort of our room; firstly a delicate cheese/cracker platter, then a scrumptious braised lamb with mash and grilled vegetables was served, along with a creamy chocolate mousse and fresh fruit parfait for dessert. Krish was in 7th heaven!! Chef Deepak had certainly impressed us with his culinary skills and mana...