SaffronStaysXEzy Mov: Travel With Dignity

Picture this: Lush tress all around, rivers brimming with water, birds flitting around against a dramatic sky and the pitter-patter of raindrops against your car’s window. Reminiscent of a road trip with your family, is it not? With the monsoons, a sense of wanderlust is imminent. The urge to travel to exotic locales, try mouth-watering cuisines and cherish every moment spent together with your family, even if it’s just over one weekend, can be overwhelming. Yet, instead of acting upon those urges and heading out for a getaway, we delay the plan for another time. And the main reason, more often than not, is a senior family member who, due to mobility constraints does not wish to burden himself/ herself, or the family members during that long journey.

To break these very shackles, Ezy Mov, India’s premier wheelchair accessible cab company was conceived. Founded by Rrajesh Patil, Romeo Ravva, and Bennet D’Cunha in 2015, Ezy Mov had only one objective in mind: To ensure a dignified mode of transport for all those with limited mobility through a technically advanced fleet of cabs fitted with world class equipment like hydraulic lifts and wheelchair restraint systems driven by a team of professional and courteous drivers. Much like Ezy Mov, other platforms like Enable Travel and ENAT ensure a comfortable and honourable travel experience for individuals with access hindrances.

Reclaiming Freedom

Having one’s independency and freedom snatched away is a difficult obstacle to overcome. By accepting accessible transport, travellers both young and old can head out to their favourite spots, stress-free. Be it permanent or temporary, respite from being someone’s responsibility is empowering in its own stance. Ezy Mov’s vehicles ensure that a patient or traveller reaches his/ her destination sans any external help.

Gratitude for the Teachings

We are always trying to honour the toils and troubles our parents went through to raise us. A vacation away from the noise and din is something any senior citizen would appreciate. A number of SaffronStays homes have been designed to ease access for those who may face ascent or descent complications. A holiday package, gifted to your dear ones would be the ideal form of gratitude, wouldn’t it? After all, we too promote inclusive holidays where the entire family bonds!

Here are some of the homes SaffronStays recommends for those with mobility restrictions:

SaffronStays L’attitude, Kamshet

When rest and relaxation is on your mind, SaffronStays L’attitude is the place to be at. Nestled in the hills of Kamshet, Maharashtra, this uber-luxurious home has been designed with comfort of accessibility as the highest priority. With no steps at the entrance of the home, open access to the balcony overlooking a gorgeous lake, and two bedrooms on the ground floor, L’attitude is a must visit. This monsoon, head over with your family and friends for an inclusive vacation, and enjoy the 108 lush trees around the property in all their grandeur.

Accessibility Quotient: 10/10

SaffronStays Little Paradise, Murud

Save the 2 steps to get into the home at SaffronStays Little Paradise, the beachfront cottages are a perfect getaway. With a manicured lawn, pathway to the beach, and a tranquil porch, everyone can now enjoy a stay by the sea.

Accessibility Quotient: 8/10

SaffronStays Bliss, Mulshi Road

With 2 bedrooms, a home theatre and a pool all on the ground floor, SaffronStays Bliss can be the place your family and friends head out to next. Close to Pune city, Bliss, Bhugaon proves for soothing weekday visits too. So close to the metros, accessible by all, and equipped with amenities. Need we say more?

Accessibility Quotient: 8/10

SaffronStays 9 Palms, Alibaug

How often have your parents’ Bridge-playing buddies made a plan to head out of the city for a vacation? Gift them that perfect holiday at SaffronStays 9 Palms, Alibaug and help them cherish unforgettable memories. Home-cooked meals, vast lawns and a pool to while away a lazy afternoon is what we all crave for, don’t we?

Accessibility Quotient: 7/10

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Celebrate Yoga Day By Finding Inner Peace!

When you think of Yoga, the images of your childhood comes flashing in front of your eyes. Sitting silently with eyes closed in the classroom while the yoga class was going on and in between, breathing in and breathing out, you peeked through your eyes and you made gestures to your friend. Trying to get the right position of the asana but losing the balance and falling down. Oh! Those were the happy days.

Yoga, now is not just limited to those sweet memories of childhood, but it is fast gaining momentum around the world. With such widespread recognition, 21st June is now celebrated as International Yoga Day. But why just celebrate it for one day? Saffron Stays recommends these five homes in Maharashtra, where can you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and breathe in the calm and relaxing air any time of the year.

Saffron Stays Bliss, Mulshi Road

Bliss, a luxury villa which is perfect for a short getaway, with its serene beauty and top-notch service and amenities, guarantees a relaxed and wonderful trip.

With the sun shining through, a quick yoga session in the lawn of this luxury villa is a sure way of rejuvenating oneself.

Breathe in this mesmerizing view while you meditate and lose all the tension and worries behind.

Saffron Stays Maya, Khadakwasla

Perched on the hilltop, Maya, with its spectacular views of the valley offers a peaceful getaway where you can experience nirvana.

With such a mind-bogglingly beautiful view of the surroundings, you are sure to forget all the moh-maya of the world!

As you the feel the rays of the sun on your face and unparalleled view of the valley, the yoga session will leave you stress-free.

Saffron Stays L’attitude, Kamshet

With earthy decor and stunning lakefront views and calm surroundings, L’attitude, in Kamshet will make you yearn to stay there forever.

Have a yoga session out in the veranda where the gorgeous views will keep you company and the earthy decor will soothe your senses.

Or, have an indoor session where the stunning view still keeps you company.

Saffron Stays 9 Palms, Alibaug

A striking villa in Alibaug, 9 Palms, with its pretty gardens and luxurious indoors, promises a laid-back stay.

Draw up the curtains and cut yourself off from the world and you meditate to find your inner peace. Ohm… Ohm.. Ohm..

Bathe in the warmth of the sun and breathe in the greenery while you unwind and de-stress.

Saffron Stays Salt Rim, Korlai

A private beach and breathtaking views of the Arabian sea, Salt Rim, the beautiful cottage  with comfy interiors is the house of your dreams.

As the waves crash against the rocks, you can breathe in the sea air while you enjoy your yoga retreat.

As the sound of the waves calm you, and the smell of the sea soothes your nerves, this is an ideal place when you need to escape the fast paced city-life.

 When your brain goes into overdrive and you just need a breather, Yoga is the answer! Wishing you all a Happy International Yoga Day!

Always wanted a leisure home? Here’s a better idea!

At some point of time we have all looked into the mirror and asked ourselves, “Is it the right time to have my own leisure home?”  Did you or did you not? If your answer to this is yes, then let us tell you there is a way better alternative other than owning a house when you’re not even ready! How about renting a luxurious apartment or a Villa? To make this even more exciting imagine relocating to various destinations. Now owning a house does not allow you to do that, right? Here are the perks of renting a beautiful bungalow.

#01. Reconnect

Sometimes all you have to do is reconnect; Reconnect with family, long lost friends, ex-office colleagues, cousins, etc. And nothing could be a better inspiration to do this than Nature! Spend a quality time at The Parsi Manor, a 100 year old heritage Villa which is waiting to bowl you over with its charm.

 

INR 6074 for two people

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#02. Explore

Some places are meant for exploring. No matter how much ever you plan your activities, the surroundings and the location will only want you to sit back and watch the sky change its color. Don’t believe us? Visit Ocean Vista, a beautiful Villa located in Uttan on the highest point of Mumbai, letting you peep into the beauty of the city’s fast moving life. With meteor showers happening on 12th December 2015, this property at the highest point of Mumbai is just the place to be!

 

INR 24169 for eight people

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#03. Take a long walk

You are not the types who would prefer a cosy warm seating on a terrace, sipping on a mug of coffee and reading your favorite book or reminiscing old days? Then we’re sure you’d want to visit a place which has an easy access for long walk trails, flowing river and mountains at the background. This Luxurious Villa at Karjat serves this purpose the best!

 

INR 13253 for eight people

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#04. Relax

Do you often look for peace and solace when on a vacation? Would you like a place tucked away in the Sahyadri hills, touching a beautiful lake & surrounded by lush greenery? Visit Kamshet  to enjoy a swim with a breathtaking mountain sunset view take; to take a refreshing walk in the orchard or to simply relax in the gazebo with a book to leaf through.

 

INR 12053 for six people 

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#05. Observe

Spending days amidst forest, doing nothing and observing the nature; Is this what you call an ideal holiday? You must visit this place in Khopoli; Located in a picturesque valley of Pali at the foothills of Lonavala & Sahara Aamby Valley, surrounded by the Majestic Sahyadri Mountains one can unwind and be in the midst of nature. It is engulfed by curtains of waterfall during monsoon, and draped by the canopy of mist during winter.

 

INR 5479 for two people

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#06. Soak in the fresh air 

Is beach an integral part of your holiday plans? Can’t do without the sunset views and crimson evening sky? This Villa in Alibaug serves your holiday purpose the best. It is surrounded by scenic hills and breathtaking sunset and sunrise view.

 

INR 10659 for six people

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#07. Wet your feet

Always wondered what it’d be like to have a home next to a river? Live at this beautiful property at Karjat adjacent to a flowing river. The Villa is an example of uber luxurious property where all kinds of modern amenities can be enjoyed.

 

INR 33045 for twelve people

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So where is it that you plan to live the first? Leave your comments below!

About the Author: Keenjal Patel, a reader at mind, a writer at heart, a believer at soul and an achiever overall, is what she want to be. She loves to express through words. She’s a firm believer that imagination rules the world and the day this world absorbs the essence of her words, that would be a day of pride for her!