Irene Fernandes

About Irene Fernandes

Irene Fernandes is a Mumbai-based independent journalist and content editor with over 19 years of experience in lifestyle, travel, real estate, and luxury features. She holds degrees in Life Sciences and Law, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Formerly, a senior journalist and editor at The Times of India, Irene has spearheaded coffee table books, magazines, international travel features, hyperlocal features, and award-winning editorial projects. When not crafting compelling narratives, you will find Irene planning her next wanderlust or honing her singing skills. On work-free days, Irene enjoys cooking a hearty meal from scratch for her loved ones, catching up on her reading list, or capturing Mumbaiโ€™s hidden bylanes through street photography.
27 March 27, 2026

Are Private Villasย Safeย for Families and First-Time Travellers?ย 

By |2026-05-21T09:55:12+08:00March 27, 2026|Categories: Travel Tips|Tags: , , , |

The honest, practical guide to villa safety, and why a private villa might be the safest holiday you will ever take. For many travellers, the mention of โ€˜villa travelโ€™ conjures images of an idyllic private retreat with staff, a private pool, and lush tropical surroundings. But, thereโ€™s also a quiet nagging question: Is it as safe as hotels? The short answer is yes. Private luxury villas, particularly those managed by reputable operators like Elite Havens, are not only safe, but often safer than hotels and resorts. These luxury homes offer a more controlled, private, and secure environment than a five-star hotel with round-the-clock staff.

26 March 26, 2026

Why Are Families Choosing Luxury Villas Overย Hotelsย for Holidays?ย 

By |2026-06-30T18:19:36+08:00March 26, 2026|Categories: Families|Tags: , , |

More families are choosingย privateย villasย overย hotels andย resortsย for their holidaysย as they offer an echelon of service thatย luxuryย travellers appreciateย and have now come to expect as well. From babysitting servicesย andย complete privacyย to curated excursions, villas adapt to each familyโ€™s needs,ย making it the gold standard of luxury family travel.ย 

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