Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Online Hotel Reservations – A Rising Trend in India

More and more people are on the look-out for the best hotel deals in order to take short breaks with family and loved ones to get away from the stress and strain of modern life. It goes without saying that such travellers would want to book hotel rooms online in order to save time and avoid the hassle of unnecessary trips to travel agencies or phone calls to the hotel.
In fact, the days of going to a travel agent or physically visiting a hotel are becoming rare. Indeed it is far more convenient and cost effective to compare room rates of different hotels online and then choose the best option available. All this can be comfortably done from the comfort of one’s home. Travel research is increasingly being done on the Internet. A majority of leisure and business travellers use search engines to begin their travel planning that includes identifying the best hotel deals and booking a hotel online.
Estimates suggest that more than one third of global travel is likely to be booked online by the year 2013. Another emerging trend is that online hotel reservations are not just done from personal computers but also from mobile phones.
Every hotel wants business to grow and beat the competition. With travellers becoming increasingly familiar with the intricacies of booking a hotel online, it becomes vital that hotel websites are strengthened by sophisticated, easy-to-use hotel reservation systems. An absence of such a tool would lead to a loss of a substantial amount of business. Booking services providers are working to offer the most user friendly reservation tools to guarantee better services and convenience to the traveller.
Online hotel booking is beneficial not only for the customers but also for hotels, as it helps them to reduce operation and infrastructure cost considerably. Online hotel reservations are also helpful for making last minute travel arrangements as hotels sometimes bring down room tariff in the event that rooms are still available.
Online hotels reservation in India has taken off in a big way. All the major hotel chains in the country whether budget, boutique or luxury have the option of online booking. Naturally, this has become a necessity today with the average traveller having been empowered by the internet that offers speedy solutions to all booking needs related to travel, including hotel booking, flight reservations and other vacation rental needs.
For travellers looking for a hotel booking in Pune, Hotel Studio Estique is a comfortable and chic hotel, located in the heart of the city, adjacent to major business and shopping centres as well as the famed Koregaon Park area of Pune. All you need to do is visit the hotel website and go to the reservation section and follow a simple process of online hotel reservation. Studio Estique’s website shows the best hotel deals on offer and provides a safe, easy to operate room reservation process.

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Luxury’s the Mantra for Travelers

Now it doesn’t really matter if you are traveling for business or leisure, if you have an unlimited budget then there is always a luxury hotel waiting for you. It’s true that luxury hotels might get a big hefty on your pocket, but there is no point denying that even though you are staying in rustic location you can still come back at the day’s end to pamper yourself with comfort and extravaganza. Luxury hotels are always the best option whether you are hitting the high-mountains, the soothing seas or visiting a foreign land.
Now why opt for a luxury hotel when it can really pinch your bank account. Well, who doesn’t like a little bit of pampering. Luxury hotels can provide a level of service and hospitality that can’t be found in other establishments. Book a room and you can guarantee yourself a beautiful setting, fabulous room service and sometimes the cozy ambience hits your senses to such an extent that you won’t feel like leaving the room and venturing out to enjoy your holiday.
Furthermore, many luxury hotels are perfectly situated at prime locations at different destinations. You must determine a hotel’s location and its nearby locations before booking a room. There are also luxury hotels which provide an array of accommodations, such as combined with the destination’s downtown entertainment.
But if you are low in budget yet want to enjoy the benefits of staying a luxury hotel in Pune, then your quest ends with Hotel Studio Estique. The hotel has all the facilities that are needed to make your stay most comfortable. StudioEstique is a cozy ultra chic hotel tucked away in a commercial development in Pune’s prime real estate location. Five minutes walk from the main railway station and city centre- Koregaon Park, Osho Commune, M.G. Road.
This hotel is a showcase of contemporary design with five categories and more than 10 different room sizes and designs to choose from. Come back to a new room each time, and discover a different lifestyle experience. Nothing can be better than enjoying the best of luxurious facilities at an affordable rate.

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Pune City is a New Big Name in the Realm of Hospitality

Pune City is a New Big Name in the Realm of Hospitality

Pune is a city that nestles a fine kaleidoscopic array of locales and destinations. A rich cultural legacy, scrumptious culinary culture and colourful traditions make this beautiful green city a vibrant mix. Pune also has a perfect blend of the new and the old. The ancient and the modern co-exist in perfect accord. The glitz, glory and the glamour of the metropolis does not outshine or carpet the simplicity and refinement of the age old traditions of the city.

On the verge of becoming the seventh metropolitan of India, Pune has always attracted travellers and voyagers from all across the globe. With the passing of time, Pune has also flourished as a centre for trade and commerce, with multiple industries belonging to diverse sectors finding refuge in the city. The city also boasts of some of the finest educational institutions in the country. Consequently, many hotels have sprung up in order to accommodate the rising number of tourists visiting the city. In order to cater to thousands who flock to Pune, the scene of hospitality has undergone a complete change for good, with the opening up of numerous hotels and guest houses providing excellent facilities. A visitor can find anything depending upon his or her budget and requirement.

There are many hotels in Pune, which provide ace facilities in order to make the stay of the tourists’ a remarkable one. One such exquisite name in the world of hospitality is Hotel Studio Estique. The hotel will provide you with all the necessary facilities to make your stay a comfortable one. Furthermore, at the Estique, all guests are attended by a well-groomed staff. The hotel is a showcase of contemporary design with five categories and more than 10 different room sizes and designs to choose from. Classic single rooms come with work desk, visitor chairs and PC. Studio Estique is a Budget Hotel in Pune. Come back to a new room each time and discover a different lifestyle experience. All you need to do is visit the hotel’s website, book a room and let comfort and convenience be part of your life.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Always Opt For The Best Package Deal While Travelling Abroad

Always Opt For The Best Package Deal While Travelling Abroad


If you have been lately thinking to travel around the world or enjoy a holiday on a budget then you must consider one thing first. One of the important questions to be answered is whether it is best to plan the entire tour independently as in separate hotel reservations and airfares or opt for a package deal where you get the best facilities for one reasonable price. Unfortunately, in today’s times there isn’t one concrete answer to the dilemma as everything boils down to your desired destination and what deals are available at that point of time. As a traveler you must have noticed that going off to European countries can always prove cheaper especially during off- season as many airlines run specials on flights to diverse exotic locations in Europe.

On similar lines, there are many great deals available if you are touring Asia. But as a traveler when you are travelling on a budget you must check on the internet various deals available that suit your requirements. It can be said that the decision whether to opt for a package deal or go for an independent travel primarily depends on the traveler’s situation. Whatever be the decision but make sure to carefully compare the package rates with those for independently arranged travel rates to the same destination where you intend to travel. There will be many budget hotels available at your disposable and you can select one as per your needs and requirements. Furthermore, keeping rates aside, never forget to take your personal traveling style into account. While some might love the idea of package deals, but there also many who like the freedom that comes with independent travel offers.

If you have been lately thinking to make a trip to the culturally-coated land of Pune, then you must confirm your hotel reservation with Hotel Studio Estique. StudioEstique is one of the finest Hotels in Pune which will provide you with all the necessary facilities at affordable rates. You can log in to our website and check out different attractive packages in offer. All in all you get the best of modern facilities at an affordable rate.


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Book Hotels Online To Avoid Unnecessary Hassle

Book Hotels Online To Avoid Unnecessary Hassle


Business pundits believe that it is always a good idea for any hotel owner to simplify the process of hotel booking for the customers. Gone are the days when people stood in a queue to book a hotel or pay off an agent to do the dreary work. One can save a lot of time and effort by making the process of hotel booking easy via online rather than the conventional method of form filling. It has been found that generally a customer stays for a very less time on a webpage, so it is not feasible to let a customer go through a long process of form filling. So, it is advisable for hotel owners to greatly simplify the process of booking and enhance customer satisfaction right at the beginning stage. This will help to save valuable time of your customers and increase the ratio of seekers to buyers.

Online booking facility will provide customers real-time and accurate data on availability of rooms, latest rates, packages on offer, and other facilities. It will also save hoteliers to get rid off of the tedious work of handling those customers who come in with expired travel package coupons. Furthermore, through online hotel booking you can increase your direct sales by converting end users into direct customers. You can also maximize profits by minimizing dependability on hotel booking agencies. By involving third parties less and less in the business you can take control of direct reservations.

Before visiting the city of Pune, you can book rooms easily online from a range of hotels. One of the best hotels in the city is Hotel Studio Estique. To enjoy an experience of a lifetime, all you need to do is visit our website and go to the reservation section and follow a simple process of online hotel reservation. Once done, you can enjoy your stay at one of the finest budget hotels in Pune. StudioEstique has all the necessary state-of-the-art facilities that will ensure that your stay will be a luxurious and fruitful one.

So, it can be said that the facility of online hotel reservation has proven to be quite a boon for both the customers and hotel owners. It is apt to make both long and short vacations as well business trips a great success and hassle free.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Belgian Gianduja Chocolate Gelato on Caramelized Chiffon Waffles

A real exotic version of European chocolaty gelato aptly served on chiffon waffles with crunch of brown sugar caramel .
Ingredients :-
1 cup whole milk                                                     
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp vanilla essence
300 gms  granulated sugar
5 egg yolks
250 gms sweet BELGIAN GIANDUJA CHOCOLATE, chopped .

Method
• Place whole milk, heavy cream,  in a sauce pan and  Whip the granulated sugar and egg yolks to a pale yellow texture. Your sugar and egg yolks should be nice and fluffy. Add about a 1/2 cup of   cream to chopped chocolate in a bowl. Stir until melted.
• Place the bowl over a double boiler of barely simmering water. Set up a second double boiler. Constantly stirring with a wooden spoon, add heavy  cream to your whipped egg and sugar mixture. Place egg and cream mixture over the double boiler and cook custard until it becomes thick and creamy -custard consistency.
Once custard is cooked, place the bowl over a cold water bath to cool. Gradually add your melted chocolate. Once custard is cool place in an ice cream machine and run as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Once custard is cooked, place the bowl over a cold water bath to cool. Gradually add your melted chocolate. Once custard is cool place in an ice cream machine and run as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Caramelized   Chiffon Waffles
•            1/2 cup unsalted butter
•             2 teaspoons sugar
•             2 eggs – separated
•             1 1/2 cup flour
•             2 teaspoons Baking powder
•             1/2 teaspoon salt
•             1 cup milk

Method
Combine butter and egg yolks. Blend well.
Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, blending well. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in.
Bake in hot, greased waffle iron until steaming stops.

Chef’s tip :- caramelize brown sugar grains on a heavy bottom sauce pan .While still in molten state pour over the waffle base and set aside to cool on a butter sheet forming individual disks of a crunchy chiffon waffles and place scoops of chocolate gelato over the waffles and serve  .

Mangosteen Sorbet in chilled Mint & Melon soup.

A designer gourmet dainty with an unusual mélange of mangosteen fruit sorbet over minter melon ice chilled soup – a real feast
Ingredients
150 g  sugar                        
200 ml water
400 g Mangosteen flesh  diced
1 tbs lemon juice
Method :-
Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir to allow the sugar to dissolve over low heat. When dissolved increase the heat and cook for few minutes. Allow to cool.
Puree the Mangosteen flesh  in a blender and mix with the cold sugar syrup. Refrigerate the mixture.
MINT  &  MELON  SOUP

Ingredients

2 kg fresh watermelon deseeded
icing sugar, to taste
12 small mint leafs, chopped finely
6 x upper 4 mint leafs on a branch for decorating
Method
1 ) Wash and hull the watermelom & . Puree with the chopped mint leaves  in a blender. Strain the puree  get rid of the small seeds if any .
2) Pour 200 ml of the watermelon soup into each soup plate. Sprinkle with the chopped mint.
Put 1 scoop of the pre-set Mangosteen sorbet in the middle of each plate of mint & melon chilled soup  and decorate with mint leafs.—  serve  immediately.