 Alibaug Calling
Right across the Bombay harbour sits the village-town of Alibaug. Discovered with a venegence, its newest residents have built weekend homes which can only be termed as mansions and palaces. Yet the people who went to Alibaug over a decade ago or more, have made it their home and live in houses more rustic, more natural to the environment. FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR makes a few sojourns to bring to UpperCrust readers, interesting facets about the place and the people.
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 About Town
What makes Alibaug tick? What makes it such an attractive place that whoever visits it, aspires to own a piece of land there. FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR goes round and about town
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 The Bohemian Rhapsody
Free-spirited, carefree, the Saxenas follow the dictates of their hearts; indulging in creative cooking, swimming with their dogs, sleeping in the outdoors. FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR spends an enchanting night at Basera
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 Il Mio Paradiso
It´s a house created for the love of children where adults may enjoy too, says FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR, as she sits drinking lemonade under a mango tree
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 The True Blue Foodies
Naaz and Remu are like best friends; enjoying their lives, eating, drinking, travelling the world. Here is a couple who are out every night and yet live happily in their own private world, says FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR, who enjoyed their wonderful company at their home in Awas, Alibaug
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 Peace At Nyasa
Sajidarjuna Peerbhoy Karmajyoti and Niloufer Patel left their rushed corporate lives back in Bombay only to achieve corporate nirvana in Alibaug by marrying work and pleasure, culminating in an unhurried pace of living, says FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR, who shared the company of two very real people
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 The House With The Fairy Tree
A house reflects the taste, feelings and personality of its owners, says
FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR. This one has very down-to-earth and creative residents, indeed
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 Welcome to Ccaza Ccomodore
This boutique villa is perfect for anyone who wishes to go spend a weekend in Alibaug. Tastefully furnished, it is private and self contained and offers peace and quiet, says FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR
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 Sanman´s Magic Masala
Mangesh and Poornima Mhatre not only own Sanman they work in the kitchen too, no wonder it is the best seafood eatery in Alibaug says FARZANA BEHRAM CONTRACTOR
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 It´s Rad! At Radisson
If it is five star comfort you are looking for in Alibaug, it is Radisson for you, says UpperCrust cooling off at its inviting king-size pool
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 The Winds They Are A-changin’
The rich, not necessarily the famous are making a beeline for boats. And it is not just about making a statement. It is the best way to get to one´s holiday home in Alibaug after all. And if you can afford it, why not have the pleasure, comfort and convenience of zipping across the water in 20 minutes flat! ADITI MITTAL talks to Sujay Chohan who sells these dream boats
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Wandering In Tunis
The heart of Tunisia is undoubtedly Tunis, its capital, and the heart of Tunis is its unparalleled medina, with labyrinthine souks leading in seemingly chaotic directions. It is easy to get lost in the souks, warns MARRYAM RESHII
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