Fodor’s Travel listed “10 Stunning Hotels in Unexpected Places” and mentioned the Vivanta by Taj – Madikeri, India. It is the only luxury hotel in the Coorg region in the southwestern state of Karnataka, known for rainforests, coffee and cardamom. Taj Inner Circle members can use points to purchase gift certificates that can be used for stays and dining in Taj hotels in India. A certificate worth INR 1,000 is 200 Taj Inner Circle points. To learn more, visit http://www.tajhotels.com . The hotel website states, among other guest options, “If it’s a romantic escape that you seek, we’ll help you find it in many times over in amorous locations where you can delightfully dine on our menu of love.”