INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS
BEST CITY
Dubai, UAE
FROM PICTURESQUE beaches and dramatic deserts to award-winning restaurants and magnificent cityscapes, Dubai offers an unforgettable experience to visitors making it the perfect winner in this category. This sun-soaked metropolis is world-renowned for its eye-catching landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Burj AI Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and more. Among the fresh experiences, there is a crocodile park with placid waterfalls and perfectly placed sandbanks and The Dubai Balloon, a tethered helium balloon that takes guests to a height of up to 300 metres. The 10-minute trip into the sky comes with the best possible view of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. visitdubai.com
BEST COUNTRY
Switzerland
WHETHER IT'S a relaxing afternoon in a city park, a hike up the mountain, or a trip to a nearby wine region, nature is never far away in Switzerland. Though Switzerland boasts the most peaks in Europe, thanks to the majestic Swiss Alps, it's not just all mountain tops. The country is also home to some of the most beautiful lakes that offer a wide range of activities from swimming and boating to relaxing on the shore. The location in the middle of Europe, fine weather, great food and ease of travel makes Switzerland one of the most sought-after countries in Europe. myswitzerland.com
BEST ROMANTIC DESTINATION
Maldives
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Rising from the Ranks
On a balmy Colaba morning, Alfea Jamal finds out how PRATIBHA RANTA dreamed a dream, nurtured that dream, and rose above all odds to become the 'go-getter' in the world around her
BECOMING ADAM AND EVE: LUXURY FORAGING IN COPENHAGEN
The Danish tradition of foraging, coupled with the comforting embrace of 'hygge, offers honeymooners a unique culinary experience. One that helps them connect with nature's bounty and ultimately with each other, NAINAA RAJPAAL discovers
Wedding Wows
With more than 150 weddings in his portfolio, Himanshu Patel of Epic Stories hardly needs an introduction. But when you cover what’s been touted as the ‘wedding of the century’, it certainly adds a feather to the cap. He talks about the Ambani wedding, wanderlust, and how travel is impacting the world of wedding photography with MANSI SHAH
HONEYMOONING in PARADISE
Henna Shah shares unforgettable experiences on her three-week honeymoon that took her from serene island life in Fiji to exhilarating adventures in New Zealand
A Grand Egyptian Elopement
After years of dating and companionship, Indian-origin billionaire tech entrepreneur Ankur Jain and former WWE wrestler Erika Hammond come together in a grandiose ceremony before the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. They share the story of their big-fat wedding with SHRADDHA CHOWDHURY
THE WILDEST ISLE
Compared with its neighbours, the island of Hawaii is bigger, more untamed-and, at times, unpredictable. With her family in tow, Flora Stubbs finds the perfect balance between relaxation and rugged adventure
Chills and Thrills
On an Alaskan wilderness adventure, Sarah Manguso and her son learn the elements of survival.
Wheels on Fire
With its blazing fall colours and picturesque villages, the Japanese island of Kyushu was made for cycling.
TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLY
A trip through Queensland in Australia reveals how you can enjoy the splendour of tourist attractions while being a responsible traveller
"Queensland is surreal"
If there's one word to describe actor MALAIKA ARORA, it's fearless. In the '90s, she set trends as a VJ. During her modelling days, she sashayed down runways with a glimmer in her eyes, wearing her confidence on her sleeve. Three decades in, she continues to speak her mind, all the while squeezing in time for fitness, fashion, and multiple ventures. In a conversation with Bayar Jain, the strong-willed star shares how she does it all.
