| You've seen the commercials with the couple in the | | | | retreat, consider the fine dining options and extensive |
| beachside bungalow with mosquito nets... and the | | | | spa services available. In the Dining Room and Inner |
| thought of going on vacation to stay in a tent gives | | | | Courtyard, Executive Chef Saurav Banerjee and |
| you the creepy crawlies already. Not to worry, you | | | | Indian Master Chef Arjun Singh Yadava present an |
| won't need a sleeping bag and a bottle of Off! for | | | | impressive spread of Western, Thai and Indian cuisine |
| this exotic vacation. When was the last time you | | | | from a revolving menu. The exquisitely decorated |
| stayed in an air-conditioned, 790 square-foot tent | | | | restaurant 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, king | | | | Kumawat. Outside is the walled terrace of the Inner |
| size four-poster bed, freestanding rolltop bath and | | | | Courtyard 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 a | | | | there is a spa, where you'll find steam rooms, |
| DVD player and minibar.It's seems contradictory that | | | | showers and private therapy suites and a long menu |
| the words "luxury" be used to describe a tent but at | | | | of spa treatments, massages, facials, manicures and |
| the Oberoi Vanyavilas, located between the Aravali | | | | pedicures. Try the stimulating Indian Spice Wrap and |
| and the Vindhya mountain ranges in South-Eastern | | | | a 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, are | | | | wellbeing. And for fitness buffs who can't miss a |
| 25 tents, bordering on one of the most extraordinary | | | | workout, there is an exercycle, rowing machine, |
| wildlife reserves in the world, Ranthambore National | | | | steppers and a treadmill, as well as an outdoor |
| Park and Tiger Reserve, which is home to the | | | | heated pool.Amy's passion is writing about the good |
| majestic Indian tiger, as well as deer, leopard, and | | | | things in life: food, wine, fashion, and travel. |
| crocodile.Now, before you think that this is an isolated | | | | |