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Across The Atlantic
Three continents, 14 days, and the second-largest ocean on earth as the playground— cruising the atlantic was the experience of a lifetime for Satarupa Paul
SHOP THE CASBAH
There are retail destinations, and then there is Marrakesh: a riotous mash-up of exquisite craft traditions, global influences, high fashion, and homegrown hipster chic. EVE MACSWEENEY blew the budget on a week in the medina.
Gateway to the Gods
The Haveli Hari Ganga Hotel in Haridwar elevates the spiritual footing of the holy town with its royal splendour and intriguing history.
My Throwback Trip
These are strange times. Most of us are isolated, social distancing is the norm, and travel has been restricted. But that doesn’t stop us from reminiscing about our greatest trips. Let this collective train of thought be your ticket to a trip around the world.
FIT FOR A QUEEN
Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh is a hidden gem for conscious travellers. VINITA MAKHIJA visited it at the ideal time, earlier this year.
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 firmly in humble beginnings.
MADE IN MARGARET RIVER
SIMON CLAYS travelled to Australia with Lexus to get a taste of food, drink, and life on the western coast of the country. He was not di sappointed.
CONVERSATIONS OVER COFFEE - Chandni D Maneesh
Fifth-generation coffee planter Chandni D Maneesh, of Classic Coffees, set up a sustainable homestay on her family-owned Harley Estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka. In a candid chat with SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV, she shares her ambitious business plans and favourite travel memories.
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.
WELLNESS SPAS
Get some quality me time at India's serene wellness resorts.
Gateway to the Gods
The Haveli Hari Ganga Hotel in Haridwar elevates the spiritual footing of the holy town with its royal splendour and intriguing history.
BEACH BREAK
With its glorious sands and million-dollar vacation homes, Zapallar is Chile’s most exclusive coastal retreat. But the breezy, laid-back way of life is what keeps families coming back, year after year.
Chandni D Maneesh CONVERSATIONS OVER COFFEE
Fifth-generation coffee planter Chandni D Maneesh, of Classic Coffees, set up a sustainable homestay on her family-owned Harley Estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka. In a candid chat with SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV , she shares her ambitious business plans and favourite travel memories.
REMOTE POSSIBILITIES
In search of a less touristed Iceland, ARTHUR LUBOW drives through the Westfjords region and discovers majestic waterfalls, surprising art installations, and winsome puffins.
FARM TO FACE
Unhindered by the rapid industrialisation of the state, the RAS Luxury Farms in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, celebrates natur in its truest form, much like its skincare products.
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.