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