"Roughing" it in Style

You've seen the commercials with the couple in theretreat, consider the fine dining options and extensive
beachside bungalow with mosquito nets... and thespa services available. In the Dining Room and Inner
thought of going on vacation to stay in a tent givesCourtyard, Executive Chef Saurav Banerjee and
you the creepy crawlies already. Not to worry, youIndian Master Chef Arjun Singh Yadava present an
won't need a sleeping bag and a bottle of Off! forimpressive spread of Western, Thai and Indian cuisine
this exotic vacation. When was the last time youfrom a revolving menu. The exquisitely decorated
stayed in an air-conditioned, 790 square-foot tentrestaurant features hand painted frescoes of flowers
with wooden floors, embroidered interior canopies,and animals by the celebrated miniaturist Mohan Singh
private gardens, outside deck for sunbathing, kingKumawat. Outside is the walled terrace of the Inner
size four-poster bed, freestanding rolltop bath andCourtyard which is lit at night by a massive log fire
separate shower? And just to make sure you don't(camp fire songs optional).As with any quality resort,
feel like you're "roughing it," your tent comes with athere is a spa, where you'll find steam rooms,
DVD player and minibar.It's seems contradictory thatshowers and private therapy suites and a long menu
the words "luxury" be used to describe a tent but atof spa treatments, massages, facials, manicures and
the Oberoi Vanyavilas, located between the Aravalipedicures. Try the stimulating Indian Spice Wrap and
and the Vindhya mountain ranges in South-Easterna delicious Orange Wrap. All the massage and
Rajasthan, India, the concept is far from novel.aromatherapy treatments are aimed at relieving
Nestled among 20 acres of landscaped gardens,stress and promoting a deep sense of relaxation and
lemon and mango trees, and lakes and fountains, arewellbeing. And for fitness buffs who can't miss a
25 tents, bordering on one of the most extraordinaryworkout, there is an exercycle, rowing machine,
wildlife reserves in the world, Ranthambore Nationalsteppers and a treadmill, as well as an outdoor
Park and Tiger Reserve, which is home to theheated pool.Amy's passion is writing about the good
majestic Indian tiger, as well as deer, leopard, andthings in life: food, wine, fashion, and travel.
crocodile.Now, before you think that this is an isolated