When Rohit and Priya Anand from Bangalore signed up for ZFORB Gold membership, they were sceptical. "Membership programmes always sound too good to be true," Rohit admits. Twelve months and two international trips later, their perspective has completely changed.
Trip 1: Bali Family Holiday (8 Nights)
The Anands travelled to Bali with their two children (ages 8 and 12) during Diwali break. Through ZFORB, they booked a private pool villa in Seminyak, a rice terrace tour in Ubud, and a snorkelling trip to Nusa Penida — all at member rates.
"The villa alone would have cost ₹12,000 per night on Booking.com. Through ZFORB, we paid ₹7,500 — that is ₹36,000 saved just on accommodation over 8 nights," says Priya. "The kids' favourite was the Monkey Forest in Ubud. Our ZFORB-recommended guide knew exactly when to visit to avoid the crowds."
Total savings vs direct booking: ₹78,000 (flights + accommodation + activities)
Trip 2: Rajasthan Heritage Tour (10 Nights)
Emboldened by their Bali experience, the Anands booked a Rajasthan circuit through ZFORB — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer — staying in heritage hotels that would normally stretch their budget.
"We stayed at heritage properties — actual converted palaces and havelis — for what we would normally pay for a regular hotel," Rohit explains. "In Udaipur, we had a lake-view room at a property where the standard rate was ₹18,000. Our member rate was ₹11,000."
The highlight was an exclusive private dinner arranged by ZFORB's concierge in the courtyard of a 400-year-old haveli in Jaisalmer. "Candlelight, Rajasthani folk music, and a five-course meal prepared by a local family. You cannot book that on any travel platform. It was arranged specifically for us as ZFORB members."
Total savings vs direct booking: ₹1,32,000 (heritage stays + private car + exclusive experiences)
The Membership Verdict
"Our Gold membership costs ₹25,000 per year. We saved over ₹2,10,000 in our first year across two trips. The maths speaks for itself," says Rohit. "But it is not just about savings. The concierge service, the restaurant recommendations, the exclusive experiences — they elevate every trip from good to exceptional."
Priya adds: "I used to spend weeks researching trips on blogs and review sites. Now I tell our ZFORB concierge what we want, and they handle everything. The time I save is almost as valuable as the money."
The Anands have already booked their next trip through ZFORB — a Japan cherry blossom holiday for the entire family. "The kids are counting the days," says Priya.
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