In this fast-paced world with 24x7 connectivity, everyone needs and deserves a break from their hectic lifestyles to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate themselves. Weekend getaways are the perfect way of doing just that. You don’t need to budget and plan for them the way you would with a longer holiday; all that you need to do is to take your car out, or hop onto a bus or train to a nearby destination and chill for the weekend. This flexibility is one of the prime reasons why impulsive breaks over the course of weekends or extended holidays are becoming increasingly popular amongst Indian travellers.

Home away from home: Why Indian travellers are choosing homestays over hotels These quick trips are best enjoyed in the company of those near and dear, be it close friends or family members. The very nature of getaways makes it possible to work around everyone’s busy schedules and organise such gatherings in a way that isn’t possible with longer holidays. Therefore, this works out to be one of the best ways for a group to spend quality time together, and is a great way to bond and reconnect with people who mean the most to you and those that you have the most fun with! With time at a premium, it is important to have an environment that is conducive to effortless interactions amongst the group. Exclusivity and privacy become the operative words. This is something that hotels are fundamentally unequipped to provide. Hotel stays are highly standardised and do not provide the kind of flexibility and personal space that is ideal for vacationing with a group.