Khandaker Shoukatur Rahman
Shaon and Sorna had been dreaming of a family vacation for a long time. With their busy schedules, they had finally found a window to make this dream a reality. They had decided to spend 3 days and 2 nights in Sreemangal, a quaint and picturesque town in Bangladesh, and stay at the luxurious Grand Sultan Resort. Their two children, Savaira and Sameer, were beyond excited as they boarded the train from Dhaka to Sreemangal. The train journey was filled with laughter and joy as the family bonded over games and stories. As they arrived at the Sreemangal station, they were greeted by a representative from Grand Sultan Resort who assisted them with their luggage and transportation to the resort. The family was awestruck by the beauty of the resort as they entered their spacious and elegantly decorated room. Savaira and Sameer immediately ran to the balcony, taking in the breathtaking view of the lush green tea gardens. Shaon and Sorna, on the other hand, were overjoyed to finally have some alone time, soaking in the jacuzzi and sipping on their favorite beverages. The next day was packed with excitement as the family visited the famous Lawachara National Park and took a tour of the tea gardens. They even got to taste the freshly brewed tea at a local tea factory, where Sorna discovered the Seven-Color Tea, which was her new favorite. In the evening, they strolled around the town, stopping at the local shops and trying out street food. That night, Shaon had arranged for a romantic dinner for two at the resort's fine dining restaurant. As Sorna entered the candlelit room, she was greeted with a bouquet of her favorite flowers and a beautifully set table. They dined on a sumptuous meal and reminisced about the old days, cherishing their love and commitment to each other. The next day, before checkout, the family visited the Baikka Beel Wetland Reserve, where they spotted a variety of bird species and enjoyed a boat ride on the serene lake. It was a fitting end to a perfect vacation filled with memories that they would cherish forever. As they boarded the train back to Dhaka, Shaon, Sorna, Savaira, and Sameer all agreed that this was their dream trip, a trip that they would never forget. They would forever remember the beautiful tea gardens of Sreemangal, the peaceful Baikka Beel Wetland Reserve, and of course, the Seven-Color Tea, which Sorna had fallen in love with. And they made a promise to each other to make more such trips, to create more memories as a family.
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