Looks like the worst of the infamous Chennai heat has moved on, evenings are almost pleasant, with the occasional showers it is the Monsoon season, so to speak. What would make things ideal would be a quiet getaway to one of the many resorts close to the city.

MGM Beach Resorts, Muttukadu, has introduced the Monsoon Package, valid for two nights and three days at Rs 2,999 plus taxes. Guests are welcomed to their deluxe rooms with a welcome drink and are also entitled to use the state-of-the-art Jacuzzi and the gym, at no additional cost. They can further avail of a 10 per cent discount on food and beverages at the resort as well as at the mini-bar and a thorough, relaxing massage at Tatva, the Ayurvedic spa, at a 15 per cent discount. What with a beach that is virtually private, and a restaurant right on the beach, guests can feel the peace that only the repeated beating of the waves on the shore can bring. 

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The offer is valid from July 1, right through August, till September 30. An additional bed comes at an extra cost of Rs 350. Families can check in and check out at 12 noon, and the offer is valid only on weekdays, from Sundays to Thursdays. For further details, contact Vibin at 98407 07480

Quality Inn MGM Beach Resort is a resort on the scenic beach road, popularly known as the ECR or the East Coast Road. The property is a good location to relax - the gently whispering wind, the swaying green coconut trees, lush lawns, bright tropical flowers, the curving sands of the private beach and the songs of the sea all come together to give you the right ambience.

The facilities at Quality Inn MGM Beach Resort include beautifully done up rooms and cottages, an inviting swimming pool, a Jacuzzi to pamper your tired muscles, a bar that will help you forget all worries, MGM Dizzee World, the theme park next door, and the tempting multi-cuisine restaurant. It also has a full-fledged conference room for corporate training sessions and seminars. Guests can also avail of the use of the state-of-the-art convention centre. This centre, along with the lawn, can accommodate up to 5,000 persons.