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DIVE DEEP INTO EGYPT
A family cruises through Egypt’s many cultural and historic riches. But the kids want fun. Luckily, the Red Sea has answers.
An Ethereal Adventure
On an expedition to the White Continent of Antarctica with The Q Experiences, Bollywood film director and our A-List member IMTIAZ ALI found his escape from civilisation and lived a long-cherished dream with his daughter.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
On her homecoming to Dubai, ADILA MATRA discovered that the emirate’s sheen is an offshoot of its spunky spirit rooted fi rmly in humble beginnings.
15 Dream Escapes to a Better World
Even though all our travel plans have hit pause for now, nothing can ever stop us from dreaming. Take inspiration from these actors, designers, chefs, artistes, and entrepreneurs, and use this time to plan your big first getaway for a time when the world has healed and is safe to explore again.
Diving into Solitude
For a marine biologist and conservationist, this phase of social distancing is a time of learning and rediscovery. NAYANTARA JAIN tells us why she chose diving, the ultimate form of isolation, as a lifestyle, and what we can all learn from stillness.
The Finnish Way To Feeling Good
Finland, the pioneer of saunas, has many tales about its therapeutic regimen. Kalpana Sunder takes us through some.
10 Seaside Sanctuaries for Water Babies
This year, swim against the tide and soak in the beauty of these lesser-explored coastal destinations.
THE SCENE IN THE Grenadines
The sister islands of Bequia, Canouan, and Mustique have long drawn people in search of escape—from the rat race, the paparazzi, or society as a whole. MAURA EGAN explores three very different enclaves that, despite recent development, remain hidden in plain sight.
“I LIKE HOTELS WITH A DESIGN AESTHETIC”
Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited, talks to SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV about the evolution of the hospitality industry, emerging hotel concepts for women travellers, and the future of the brand.
WHO RUN THE WORLD
Many women who shaped the culture and history of the world were left out of history books. On a tour rife with discoveries in Copenhagen and Skåne, RASHIMA NAGPAL turns the tide and reckons with a force that is female.
MAIDEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST
On her first solo adventure in the region, BAYAR JAIN discovers the many pearls of Qatar’s chest in its capital city.
SPIRIT OF THE NORTH
Sailing above the Arctic Circle is like discovering an entirely new world: a place where narwhals swim between fjords, the sky flickers with dancing lights, and centuries-old Inuit communities have learned to thrive.
BEHIND HER ROVING LENS
After starring in over 40 films and directing two, Nandita Das recently sallied into the literary world. Her debut book, Manto, chronicles what transpired behind the scenes of the eponymous movie that she directed. ADILA MATRA caught up with the versatile artiste at the fifth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival, where Das got candid about her triumphs and tribulations as a director, travels around the world, and bucket-list destinations.
A DIFFERENT TUNE
On New Zealand’s wild and lush North Island, SARAH MOSS journeys through snowcapped mountain ranges and tranquil vineyards—following the sound of exotic birdsong all the way.
Finding her Canvas
DUBAI IS AN EMOTIVE AMALGAMATION OF HERITAGE, CULTURE, AND MODERNITY—AN URBAN OASIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VAST ARABIAN DESERT. ITS COSMOPOLITAN OUTLOOK AND AVANT-GARDE CHARACTER MAKE IT THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR WOMEN TRAVELLERS. WE TOOK OUR COVER STAR, RADHIKA APTE, WHO REPRESENTS THE URBAN MILLENNIAL ON AND OFF SCREEN, TO THE EMIRATI JEWEL TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF ARCHITECTURE, MODERN ART, AND GASTRONOMY.
Offbeat Luxury
Modern luxury meets tradition at WelcomHeritage Inderpura Resort in Udaipurwati. Surrounded by hills on three sides, the property is perfect for an offbeat weekend in Rajasthan.
Come Rain or Shine
Savi and Vid have been travelling together for over 12 years, visiting over 90 countries in that time. Their blog, BRUISED PASSPORTS , chronicles their adventures from around the world. In this special photo series, they give us a glimpse of their most romantic trips.
THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAN
LGBTQ travellers are venturing around the world, whether the world is ready or not. JAMES HANNAHAM and his husband find warm acceptance—and a little comical confusion—in some unlikely destinations.
Bitten by the Travel Bug
Actor Amol Parashar of TVF Tripling fame had a packed travel calendar for 2019. He talks to PRIYANKA CHAKRABARTI about his most bizarre and memorable adventures of the year.
LIFE ON THE EAST COAST
Odisha’s beaches are a treat to the senses. SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV discovers their diverse offerings on East India’s first-ever glamping festival, Marine Drive-Eco Retreat.
An Isle of One's Own
Founder of The Business of Fashion, IMRAN AMED tells us what makes the Maldives such a huge draw among celebrities, and how one resort is standing out.
HIGH-TECH HOSPITALITY
Indian business hotels are jumping onto the technology bandwagon and banking on smart devices to enhance customer experience. RIAAN JACOB GEORGE lists some of the major trends.
A TIMELESS ROMANCE
FROM BEGUM BAZAAR TO BANJARA HILLS, HYDERABAD HAS A UNIQUE ROMANCE BREWING IN ITS MELTING POT. WE SAMPLE THE POTENT CONCOCTION WITH THIS MONTH’S COVER STAR, VAANI KAPOOR, IN THE STUNNING PARK HYATT HYDERABAD, WITH HERITAGE RUNS TO THE SCENTED STREETS AROUND THE CHARMINAR.
Expert Stays
On her latest trip to the Maldives, Travel+Leisure India & South Asia A-List member ROHINI IYER checked in to the swanky new Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort.
A SLICE OF SPAIN
This month, Travel+Leisure India & South Asia reader SHRISHANT SHETTY narrates his pilgrimage to his favourite sporting ground and other historical places in the two most celebrated cities of Spain—Barcelona and Madrid.
Stories Of The Grapevine
Does christening your wine with unique labels add to its character? A visit to Mt Difficulty Wines lends weight to the theory.
Malaysia's Mixed Bag
On his maiden trip to Malaysia, Kumar Shree experiences the best of heritage, culture, luxury, and adventure that the multifaceted land offers.
SHINE LIKE A DIAMOND
Beauty comes at a price, just look at these luxurious products and treatments.
WHERE MY CUP RUNNETH OVER
HORIZONTAL WATERFALLS, SEAPLANE FLIGHTS, SHARK CAGES, CAMEL RIDES, AND LIP-SMACKING FOOD. RISHAD SAAM MEHTA RELISHES A SLICE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ON A UNIQUE ITINERARY.
WINE AS OLD AS TIME
Liechtenstein may be the world’s smallest wine-producing country, but its wine heritage is two millennia old. NEETA LAL gets a taste of the region’s royal produce in the winery of Prince Hans-Adam II.