the journal

Practical guides to planning stays, celebrations and group weekends, and the thinking behind erth. escapes.

Two private villas at Area 83 near Bengaluru in evening light

dune villas · 3 min read · 12 September 2026

Private villa stays near Bengaluru: what to look for when booking for a large group

Booking a private villa near Bengaluru for 10 to 14 people? Here is what to check before you confirm: bedrooms and bathrooms, meals, the pool, check-in times, add-ons and the fine print.

The private courtyard pool at a Dune Villa

dune villas · 3 min read · 12 September 2026

How to plan a 12-person weekend getaway near Bengaluru

A step-by-step checklist for planning a weekend away near Bengaluru for a group of 12: choosing the stay, splitting costs, sorting meals, timing arrivals and keeping everyone happy.

The living and dining space inside a Dune Villa

dune villas · 3 min read · 12 September 2026

Dune Villas at Area 83: everything you need to know

The complete guide to Dune Villas at Area 83 near Bengaluru: two private six-bedroom villas with pools, 12+2 guests each, breakfast and dinner included, from ₹60,000 per villa per night. Check-in, add-ons, amenities, location and FAQs.

A bonfire corner among plants at Dune Villas at night

dune villas · 3 min read · 12 September 2026

Celebrating a birthday or reunion in a private villa: a planning guide

Planning a birthday, reunion or intimate celebration near Bengaluru? How to host it in a private villa: guest list, timings, meals, the celebration itself and the morning after.

A shaded courtyard walk lined with greenery at an erth. escapes property

erth. escapes · 2 min read · 12 September 2026

What sustainable stays mean at erth. escapes

erth. escapes creates innovative spaces that harmonize with nature. What that means in practice, from eco-conscious design to the way a stay is meant to feel, and how Dune Villas at Area 83 fits in.