India, July 3 -- I have written in the past about how I am one of those people who likes to pack in the maximum amount possible in a holiday. Weeks before we leave I have a full itinerary sorted which includes everything from visits to monuments and museums, meals at must-try restaurants, and evenings spent exploring scenic parks much to the annoyance of my husband who likes a more leisurely approach to things when we are on vacation. I have always been of the opinion that one must optimise every moment while we are on holiday no matter how tiring it may get. After all, who knows when we will ever get a chance to visit that destination again?

Well, guess what? Now that I have entered my middle years, my attitude to holidays has undergone...