Food is increasingly shaping how Indians choose where to stay, what to do, and how they spend time together on holiday. Cooking, shared meals, and access to local flavours are becoming central to the travel experience, with holiday homes emerging as a natural fit for these evolving preferences. Advertisement

New research from Booking.com reveals the significant impact these habits now have on travel decisions.

The report ‘Taste of Home’ highlights how food is now central to the holiday home experience for Indian travellers. According to the findings, privacy, flexible mealtimes, and the opportunity to cook in a homely setting are drawing more Indians toward holiday homes, where meals serve as moments of connection, cultural discovery, and memory-making.

The study shows that food-driven

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