Weekend getaways are becoming increasingly popular among Mumbaikars. If you are planning for one, we have an expert and a few travel enthusiasts dropping ideas on how you can take a perfect short trip
Over the years, many Mumbaikars have begun to take vacations quite often. In photo: Priya Banerji (Left), Harsh Pandya (Right)
Key Highlights
- Mumbai was one of the most vacation-deprived cities in the country
- However, over the years, many Mumbaikars have begun to take vacations quite often
- Mid-day Online spoke to a few city residents who share how they plan short trips
Agree or not, taking respite has become every Mumbaikar’s fundamental need. From working beyond work hours to spending the remaining free hours dealing with personal life issues, most city residents live with stress. According to online travel agency Expedia.com's 2014 Vacation Deprivation report, Mumbai was one of the most vacation-deprived cities in the country. The report also stated that Mumbaikars enjoyed working more instead of taking vacations.