Travel+Leisure India Magazine - May 2021

In this issue

As you stay home and stay safe from the pandemic, we bring you an issue rich in Vitamin Sea. Let your mind meander on the white-sand beaches and swim in the turquoise lagoons of the Maldives this May. For there are few things more rewarding than planning and imagining a future trip! We wrapped up our cover shoot with the gorgeous Janhvi Kapoor at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort before the second wave of COVID-19 struck India, and we present it here so you can enjoy a slice of the tropical island life, until it's safe to travel again. Inside, find a guide to plan your future vacation to one of the leading island resorts, gather styling and beauty tips for that beach holiday, and hear from hospitality veterans who have lived in the archipelago. Back home, let us take you on a tour of the unexplored frontiers of Kashmir, a sustainable circuit of Sikkim, and a tasting tour of gins in Goa. We also have bucket-list material from Indonesia, ample adventure in Utah's canyons, and a lot more. Kick back and travel with us from the safe confines of your home!

Chill Out In The Maldives

Luxury comes in many forms in the Maldives. In this special section on the archipelago, we shine a light on the popular island resorts that can be your portals to safe, relaxed, and inspiring holidays.

6 mins

HOME IN PARADISE

Powder-white beaches, clear turquoise waters, and luxury resorts have lured globetrotters to the Maldives for years. But what’s life like for those who migrate to the island nation for work and live there? RASHIMA NAGPAL finds out.

4 mins

SUMMER BY THE SEA

FOR OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL COVER SHOOT THIS YEAR, WE TAKE OFF WITH BOLLYWOOD STAR JANHVI KAPOOR AND SET A COURSE FOR THE WESTIN MALDIVES MIRIANDHOO RESORT, WHERE LAID-BACK ISLAND LIFE MEETS INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS, AND GASTRONOMIC JOURNEYS.

7 mins

PEARLS IN THE OCEAN

In the tropical haven of the Maldives, Marriott Bonvoy is expanding its portfolio of resorts with brands that offer something for every kind of traveller.

5 mins

A Sikkim Kind Of Summer

The first fully organic state of India draws travellers from the plains with its natural bounty and unique melange of cultures. Kavita Kanan Chandra chooses the sustainable route to experience its ethereal lakes, warm hospitality, and organic food.

6 mins

THE NEW SPIRIT OF GOA

When he moved to Goa post the lockdown in 2020, RANJAN PAL chanced upon a growing number of gin entrepreneurs keen to utilise Indian botanicals and innovate. He takes us on a tasting tour.

6 mins

72 HOURS OF DECADENCE

Dubai is home to many culinary treasures. From world cuisine served in fine-dining restaurants to Arabic delicacies whipped up inside humble kitchens in souks, the city has something for every palate. PRIYANKA CHAKRABARTI samples the city’s variety during the Dubai Food Festival.

7 mins

SEA OF TRANQUILLITY

The quiet emirate of Ras Al Khaimah challenges the typical UAE stereotypes, with deeply rooted history and rugged mountains, desert, and coastline. SARA HAMDAN makes the hour’s drive from Dubai—and finds her great escape.

4 mins

A DROP IN THE OCEAN

SAILING THE ISLANDS OF EASTERN INDONESIA, SAKI KNAFO FINDS NATURE AT ITS MOST PRISTINE—AND A SURPRISING HISTORY THAT TODAY RESONATES MORE THAN EVER.

10+ mins

SONG OF ZION

The glories of southwestern Utah aren’t confined to the boundaries of its famous national park. HERMIONE HOBY tours Greater Zion’s red sandstone canyons by hiking trail and horseback— and while suspended a thousand feet in the air.

10+ mins

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Travel+Leisure India is a monthly travel magazine published by Burda Media India Pvt. Ltd. It is the Indian edition of the American travel magazine Travel+Leisure. The magazine covers a wide range of travel topics, from destinations and hotels to food and culture. It also features articles on Indian travel, from off-the-beaten-path experiences to luxury getaways.

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