Explore with VandanaRajBhatt- All about Travel, Hotels and Restaurants

Not only is Covid spreading across borders, but another disease is spreading like wildfire as well. I'm referring to depression. Harder to make a living. Higher education is expensive. More and more women are working, increased social media usage, overthinking and much more. #depression, #antidepressants #anxiety #overthinking

Al Reef Resort reminded me of a small village in Europe. It was wonderful to stroll around with the family in the month of December, I'm back home from the ecstatic business and leisure trip to Dubai, jet lag persists and I'm up since 3 am but still reminiscing our time together at the resort. #alreefresortandspa #andalus #alreefresortandspabyandalus #hotelreviews

Hatta Fort hotel on the border of Oman is a real gem in the UAE, the hotel offers luxury hotel rooms, authentic Arabic and International menu and tons of activities for the families to choose from and not to forget the petting Zoo. It's all about a real vacation inside the UAE at Hatta Fort Hotel. #hattaforthotel #hotelsinhatta

Lots of snow, lots of chaos and then complaints. Obviously we all realized pain in the muscles we didn't know we had by shovelling all that snow. I was moved by my neighbour in the front street who singlehandedly took charge to clear the path to on the street for the ambulances n fire truck to pass in an emergency. It was still the morning, she n her husband both work in healthcare so she must've thought about it. The entire circle was blocked from both sides with no path for any vehicles to get in. After I cleaned my driveway, I thought to give her a hand. She had already finished some n we agreed it was enough for a vehicle to pass. (She might've let me go as I mentioned I was in the middle of calls at work. I shouldn't have). Later in the afternoon an army of people with cordless snow blowers took the entire street and they cleaned it all without having to wait for the official ploughs. One of our neighbour even helped us clean our driveway since it was piled up again. And just this afternoon while I was sitting in my home office, I noticed my neighbour with his son as they shovelled my driveway. The snowplough had dumped another round of snow, I didn't bother to clean as I wasn't going out today. I feel so fortunate to be living in the community that cares about one another. Just sending out some positive vibes to everyone. Please be kind to the people who are rigorously working for our comfort.

Sharing an article I wrote for my writer's circle, hope you'd like it.

I've just recorded an impromptu session sitting on my laptop gazing at the falling snow outside my window. Have a listen and let me know what do you think about it? I'd love to share more with you all if you like it. Sending all the positive energies your way!

Fleetwood Resort RV at the RV Golf Park in Katrine Resort was a summer delight. An affordable and natural escape in the mountains. Our first RV resort experience indulged my husband to actually look into buying one.

Pinery is a breathtaking beach destination spread through 10 km of sandy beach. Scarce flora, fauna, and bird species can be found here in the park. Sunsets from the beach are ranked in the top 10 best globally. Pinery is accessible around the year and stretches through 21 square km of lan

Sauble Falls Provincial Park is situated away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Only steps away from Sauble Falls and five minutes drive to the popular beach destination, Sauble Beach. Tobermory, Canada's summer holiday point is only 80 kms from this location.

Canadians drive across the provinces throughout the summer months. Inter-provincial and Intra-provincial tourism are on the rise during these months—most Canadians book cabins, cottages, and campgrounds months in advance. Our family explored the cabin for the first time last summer.

Turkey Point Beach Provincial Park comes with decent campsites, well-maintained park facilities, children's playgrounds, and clean sandy beaches. Close to the vineyards and cute small town, Turkey Point Beach is one great Ontario park to explore along with Lake Eerie.

Om Sai Ram! How many of you believe in Sai Baba of Shirdi? I've heard people of all religions and faith bow down to Him and some visit the shrine every year. I have believed in Him always, but my husband is the bigger devotee of Sai Baba. He says, he feels a special connection with Baba. He loves the quote which inspires him, Shraddha Saburi which means, Keep faith in Him and have patience. He is there for all and will take care. My husband says, his life changed after Shirdi.

Edinburgh Castle is believed to be the most haunted place in Edinburgh, it has had its fair share of death, battles, torture, and executions over the years. Along with the city sightseeing tours during the day, there are so many ghost tours organized by companies at night and some mighty explorers are always on the hunt. I was way more scared and came back to the room early, though hubby kept cribbing about walking with them at night.

The clouds fluffy as cotton balls sometimes faking as mountain terrains, adventures, as they can ever be, are all part of magical nature. Oh, how can I miss to adore them!

The family tradition of road trip continues this summer as well, this time in the Gulf. We are going to visit the Alila Hotel which is among the most luxurious hotels in the world.

Dubai is the largest and most popular destination on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai is a global city and business hub, much liberal and cosmopolitan.

Kashmir, “The Heaven on Earth”, the Indian paradise, a must-visit destination. India is a land of cultural diversity, from the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the golden sand beaches, there is a lot to explore in this South-Eastern sub-continent.

It's believed; you can only visit there if you have been called by the divine. I visited the same place 20 years ago with my father and wanted to visit with my husband immediately after we got married but wasn't destined then.

I haven't been to Grand Canyon but I've been to the similar surroundings in UAE last weekend. Sometime around lunchtime, we decided to drive to Ras Al Khaimah and camp overnight at Jebel Al Jais. Jebel Al Jais is the highest peak of the UAE and is 1,934m above sea levels.

Do you worship the almighty? Most of us do, in different forms. What is God? For me, it is a belief! Hope, when I'm depressed, sad or scared and gratitude, when I'm happy.

Nainital is a small hill station located in the Northern Himalayan region of India. As soon as you enter the city, the mighty lake surrounded by spell binding mountains will welcome you to its abode.

The palace had knives, swords, and things from the war, contained in a big armory room. It also has a room with the creations of the famous painter, Raja Ravi Varma who laid out dynamic portraits of Indian Gods and Goddesses on a Canvas. He was the first person to showcase them to the general public especially to the lower casts who were not allowed inside the temples in that era. Raja Ravi Varma is recognized as the great painter and artist in Indian history. He was also very close to the King of Laxmi Villas Palace who also gave him the title of “Raja” as referred to as the King.

We discovered this place sometime in 2007-8 while driving through Jumeirah Road. It was our favorite place to hang out, especially at night after dinner, sometimes on the weekdays and sometimes on the weekend.

I am still in anticipation, the sky is slowly turning pink, the clouds from the window resemble icebergs. It's pretty far and it's hard to zoom in to show the view. Right before this, we flew over some heavy rain clouds, looks like it's going to rain cats n dogs somewhere but I am still hopeful.

You don't have to be in the military to earn the medals, these men have their own army! Chef pavilion stole the limelight at SIAL Middle East, an exhibition that caters to suppliers and food companies from the UAE and the Middle East. The event returns every year at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

Parents are often scared to take a long journey with small kids since they are moving a lot, can't speak much and anything can push their cry button. You need to make sure if the flight is perfect for them and the list goes on.

Toronto Harbourfront is always lively, whether its winter or summer. During summer it holds multiple events, fairs, and activities and in winter its loved by people who want to come out to skate. Hundreds of people gather at Harborfront Centre to ring in the New Years every year. It was a warm day, snow had all melted. But when temperatures dip down to freeze the lake, you would find a different type of beauty in this place.

White blankets of snow cover the grass, winter is here!Tiny particles of snow shimmer like diamonds as the sun brightens, winter is here!

When you enter a five-star hotel, what comes to your mind, Valet Parking, enchanting lobby and decor, gorgeous receptionist?? A sumptuous meal, a place to hang out, a family-friendly location, and home away from home? A hotel is a much-awaited place where you can relax and unwind but the glory you witness comes with a lot of hard work. By hard work, I mean really hard work!

Ottawa is all about Parliament Hill, Museums, and Rideau Canal; this was our third road trip to the Canadian capital. People from all over the world gather every day to visit the historical site and the prestigious Government building. Unlike other countries, you can take a tour of Parliament House and take pride of experiencing a Guard changing ceremony in front of Parliament Hill during the summer months. This is similar to the one in London, UK.

Kingston is the birthplace of the first Canadian Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald. This was our second trip to Kingston after 4 years. The last time we visited here was when I was pregnant with my second child; the town center refreshed my memories. Kingston is on the way to Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec and can be a perfect stop over. This birthplace of Sir MacDonald will be hosting various activities and events on the occasion of 150 years (birth anniversary of Confederation of Canada), next year on July 1, 2017.

Nestled in the woods, Sucreriedo La Montageneis is a complete delight and you shouldn't miss this sugar shack while driving to Montreal. Canada is admired for its alluring panorama, countryside, crystal clear lakes, mineral water, and maple trees.

Cobourg is Ontario's feel good town, halfway from Kingston and on the way to Ottawa/ Montreal. Cobourg owns world-class beach and organizes Sandcastle festival every year.

Grand Bend Beach offers enchanting shoreline with the spectacle of windmills, from Yacht Club to water sports that include, Seadoo, fishing, fly boarding, tubing, water ski, wake boarding, knee boarding, Grand Bend has them all. It is one of the finest beaches to see the sunset and if you're lucky enough to visit here during a public holiday, firecrackers will be icing on the cake.

Nine forms of Goddess Durga is believed to be located around the Northern part of India and are Shakumbhari Devi, Mansa Devi, Kangra Devi, Naina Devi, Chintapurni Mata, Sheetla Devi, Chamunda Devi, Jwalaji and Vaishno Devi.

Jebel Jais is a natural phenomenon preserved by the Government and is located in the UAE, also the highest peak now offers the longest zip line in the world.

Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in Dubai and in the world!! It is completely made out of steel and if you happen to measure it in concrete, it would be 2,065 Kms. Burj Khalifa was inspired by a dessert flower, Lily.

It was a very long and exhausting flight with kids from Toronto to Dubai but this city never stops to amaze me.

It's time for Mother Earth to dress in kaleidoscope before she sheds the dead and wears white again.

Come visit Niagara Falls and see it for yourself. Rainbow to me is, full of hopes, lively, happiness, vibrant, exceptional, divine and untouchable beauty of Mother Earth.

Kenya is a paradise on Earth, packed with vegetation, lakes, waterfalls, rare wild animals, crystal clear turquoise ocean, white sandy beaches, and majestic coastline make it a must-visit destination.

Summers are for road trips and this summer we explored Canada's capital city among others. While visiting the East Block at Parliament Hills in Ottawa, we came across one of the most fascinating facts, the meeting room where the Prime Ministers, Father of confederation and Governor-General used to sit, had only 12 chairs with a rectangular table, while there were always 13 leaders present for the meeting at the same time.

Would you like to experience something like old times?? Natural conditions, forests, insects, wild animals, swimming in the lake, pitch black night and beautiful sunrise, everything so natural, fresh and green, then try camping for a night.

Chirps and tweets of singing birds call out that spring has finally arrived. Smell of fresh flowers and green carpet of new grass along with yellow dandelion flowers make spring the best season of all. There are many places to find Cherry Blossoms in Ontario, Niagara Falls is one of them.

Our first road trip to the New York city was filled with hunting down places that we had only heard or watched on TV. Names of those innocent people who lost their lives during the terrorist attack on Twin Towers on 9/11/2001 are written in bronze panels on the edge of the pools. We've seen the video of the 9/11 attacks on TV and it's completely horrifying and painful.

Cannot make any call due to security reasons at the border, rush makes it longer to exit, so many things coming to mind, how would we reach??Kids? Hotel bookings?? Uhh!!!

We saw large stones placed on graves, some small and some only with flowers. These people who were a part of society some time ago are now in their different world.

A road trip with 2 boys from Toronto to Chicago was enchanting, learn where you can stay and where you can visit.

Tobermory is a small community located at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula in the municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. At 5 months pregnant, listen to how we managed to find an accommodation in the eerie night.

Florida bound; this trip was planned for a few hours, we drove from Toronto to Florida and Key West. This time our furry four-legged buddy also accompanied us.

My family loves to travel places, gain different experiences, learn new cultures, and try authentic cuisines. I'm a vegetarian, and sometimes it gets a bit difficult to find good vegetarian delights, but since many people have been turning vegan recently, it's not a big deal anymore. After visiting Kenya, Tanzania, UAE, Oman, Nepal, Singapore, and Canada, we wanted to experience and explore Europe this time. Though it was a business trip initially, it turned out to be a pleasure later on. We planned a journey of 10 nights, 11 days in the middle of June when the weather is pleasant. Our first stop was Frankfurt (Germany), we took Lufthansa from Toronto to Frankfurt. We planned to get Rent A- Car from the airport and have a self-drive tour around Europe. Our trip included a visit to Frankfurt, Paris, Disneyland, Switzerland, and back to Frankfurt.