HOW TO SELECT A RESORT
Once known for tacky wristbands and long buffet lines, all-inclusive resorts have steadily undergone an image change, targeting affluent customers with luxe facilities, better food, and upscale add-ons ranging from personal plunge pools to butler service on the beach.
And even though the recession is technically over, the trend toward all-inclusive options has not abated.
About Surjivan:
Just an hour's drive from Delhi, Surjivan is a 50 acre property developed on the "Back to roots-back to nature concept”, to unwind in peace and bliss of a simpler life whilst ensuring the basic comforts and amenities of a modern living.
At Surjivan, whatever you eat or drink is grown at the Resort, organically cultivated, and prepared in traditional style in earthen vessels on slow fire so the food acquires a very different taste and flavour.
Stay in authentic mud and thatch cottages which remain naturally cool during summer and warm during winter. You have got to experience it, to believe it.
Acres of landscaped area under tree shades with pools provide huge space for fun and activities.
Surjivan is a home for 100s of Ayurvedic medicinal and rare mythological plants which you have only heard about but never seen.
The famous magazine "Inside Outside" chose us as "Eco- Designer Resort of the year" in 2007 for using solar energy for lighting, rooms have furniture made of mud to save wood, every drop of water is harvested and we use high- tech watering system to save water and manpower, entire bio- waste is converted in manure and re used.
'India Today' in its Travel plus magazine, included us as" 23 incredible India Destinations".
We happen to be on-line BBC for the unique concept.
In a nut-shell, visiting Surjivan is an experience.
For more info, please visit us at www.surjivan.com
If you are considering an all-inclusive resort for your vacation, here are a few things to think about before you book:
1. Run the numbers. Think about what services the resort or cruise line provides and then ask yourself if you'll actually use them. Unlimited alcohol isn't a bargain if you don't drink. And don't forget tips. Surjivan resort, among others, has instituted a no-tipping policy, which means you won't keep reaching for your wallet. All those Rs.50/- and Rs.100/- can add up.
2. Examine your vacation values. If you're the type who looks at a vacation as a time to explore a destination, you may not enjoy the more confined atmosphere of an all-inclusive. No matter how much the resort promotes its accessibility to outside activities, the reality is that it's in your best interest to spend your time there in order to get the most for your money.
But if you want to chill out, all-inclusives can be wonderful places to indulge, without having to worry about transportation or where you'll get your next meals. Some all-inclusives have so many activities on site that you'll never need to leave.
Like Surjivan resort provides:
Adventure Activities:
Enjoy bouquet of action-packed, thrilling and adrenaline pumping adventure activities like:
Burma Bridge, Commando net, Tarzan Swing, Rope Climb, Monkey Crawl, Tyre- Jump, Mowgli Walk, Rope Ladder descent, Tyre Hop scotch, Cat walk in the Air, Zigzag Beam Balance, Commando Crawl, Tyre Balance, Rope Descent, Commando Run on tyre, Lizard Crawl, etc.
Traditional Indian Games
Gilli-Dandaa, Pitthoo, Lattoo, Kanchhe, Teer-andaazi, Rassa-kashi, Jhula, Peepaphor, Hop scotch, , etc.
Modern Games Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Musical Chair, Treasure Hunt, Live Snake and Ladder etc.
Indoor Games Tambola, Carrom, Chess, Playing Cards, Board games, etc.
Water Activities ChhapaakTaal: Fresh Water Splash Pool to enjoy cool dips.
(Complimentary for 1 hour)
Music & Dance In-house Music (Bring music of choice in pen-drive and enjoy)
3. Call a travel agent. You may be a rock star at booking airfare online or soliciting itinerary advice. But deciphering the list of room categories that a large all-inclusive resort offers can be difficult; a travel agent who has stayed at the property will be the best one to tell you whether it's worth it to book. And travel agents are notoriously good at gaining upgrades, extra excursions and discounts for their cruise customers. We at Surjivan believe in no-agent policy .
Our resort is run without a sales/ marketing team. It’s basically on our guests sharing their experiences on a word of mouth basis. We at Surjivan want our guests to come directly to us, because only then can they experience the beauty of the property.
“Seeing is believing!”
4. Read the fine print. Some resorts claim to be all-inclusive, but then charge extra if you want to eat at a premium restaurant or use a particular pool. To keep your bill within your expectations, ask your travel agent or the reservation agent exactly what you are receiving in your package and have them email it to you, so you have proof in writing. At Surjivan, we provide complete detail to our guests, we keep complete transparency with our guests.
We believe in providing a home away from home to our guests.