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YOUR BEST SHOT

Surya Ramachandran was an entrant in our ongoing ‘Your Best Shot’ contest. Submit your best shots at tplusl@burda.in, or use the hashtag #telltnlindia and tag @travelandleisureindia on Instagram, to stand a chance to get featured on this page.

10 Boutique Hotels That Are Big On Sustainability

Going on a vacation doesn’t have to hurt the environment. From a certified organic tea estate in Assam to a solar-powered eco-lodge in Jordan, these 10 properties care for their local ecosystems and communities, and offer you guilt-free holidays.

COTTAGE IS THE NEW COOL

Even though travel has picked up again, the pandemic seems to have changed preferences for good, with more travellers opting for small, remote, boutique properties with fewer keys for effective physical distancing. RADHIKA TANDON samples four such retreats.

INTO THE FOREST PRIMEVAL

Chile’s Lake District is a kingdom of ancient trees, snowcapped mountains, and clear glacial waters. For MARK JOHANSON , it’s also a dear old friend.

HOME IS WHERE THE HOTEL IS

There are some properties that call us back throughout our lives. While they may renovate or change hands, a sense of familiarity remains. SARAH BRUNING reflects on the evolution of a childhood refuge.

LAGOON OF LUXURY

Standing out in a sea of island resorts, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI tailors its uber-luxe offerings to the needs of each guest and gently leads them onto the path of holistic wellness, finds SUMEET KESWANI .

Smooth Sailing

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Norwegian Prima, the first in its groundbreaking new class of ships, set to sail from August 2022.

WHEN IN ITALY...

On a trip to Italy, AATISH NATH lives la dolce vita at two famous Belmond properties that dish out equal amounts of history, luxury, and destination flavours.

TAPESTRY OF TRADITION

Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra recently collaborated with 100-year-old homegrown rug brand Obeetee to launch a premium collection of India-inspired carpets. They speak to RASHIMA NAGPAL about the project, the famous weavers of Mirzapur, and their travels.

WORK & PLAY

With remote work becoming a fact of life for most people, travel kits now double as mobile office desks. These five handy gadgets can transform any hotel room into a comfy bleisure space.

Savour the World in Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is melting geographical borders and serving as a global incubator for new ideas. As we shoot this issue’s cover with the talented and spunky actor Samantha, we tuck into the event’s gastronomic offerings.

The Hills Have Secrets

Kodaikanal, like many Indian destinations, has seen a post-lockdown boom in tourism. DEVANSHI MODY makes a week-long family trip to discover its many undiscovered historic and spiritual sites.

Explore The Wonders Of Gondar

Located in the easternmost peninsula of the continent, the Horn of Africa, Gondar served as Ethiopia’s capital from 1632 to 1855. Today, it is full of magnificent monuments.

GOOD VIBRATIONS

What better place than a serene retreat in Kenya to immerse yourself in sound meditation, the ‘it’ healing practice sweeping the wellness world? PILAR GUZMÁN tunes in and chills out.

HEALING IN THE MIDDLE EAST

These 10 hotels in the Middle East are forerunners in offering rejuvenating therapies for all kinds of bodily aches and mental stresses. Expect everything from natural hot springs to indulgent treatments inspired by Cleopatra.

RISING FROM THE DESERT

WITH ITS CUTTING-EDGE ARCHITECTURE, COMMITMENT TO ART AND CULTURE, AND FOCUS ON SUSTANABILITY, COULD DOHA, QATAR, OFFER CITIES ACROSS THE WORLD A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE?

A STROLL DOWN THE HISTORY OF FOOD

For millennia, the Middle East lay at the intersection of cultures and trade routes. Ruled by many empires, its regions and their culinary traditions are at the root of more modernday dishes than you’d think. ANOOTHI VISHAL goes on a gastronomic voyage through history.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR

Aromatic frankincense turned Salalah, Oman, into one of the ancient world’s most important trading ports. Writer-photographer MARTA TUCCI explores the history of this fragrant resin—and fi nds its storied appeal very much alive.

PRE-WINTER REQUISITES

This autumn, pamper your skin and hair with a range of premium beauty products—from exotic sleep masks to nourishing hair oils.

The Mindful Traveller

On her maiden trip to Nashik, Sonakshi Sinha spends a weekend relaxing at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik. Between takes of a stunning cover shoot, we indulge in quick conversations on slow travel, scuba diving, and the beauty of sleepy towns.

NEW TECH NOVEMBER

Fall always brings with it a shower of new gear. Here’s the lowdown on all the latest, sweetest tech of this season.

HOME IS WHERE THE PUJA IS

As preparations crescendo for this year’s Durga Puja, ANUBHUTI KRISHNA reminisces about the humble pandals of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and her family’s annual rituals.

SPREAD THE CHEER

The festival season is here. That means you have an excuse to treat yourself, and the people you love, to some snazzy new toys.

Taste India's Most Expensive Tea and The Estate Life

On the fringes of Darjeeling, Kurseong introduces Adila Matra to India’s most expensive tea, the world’s first tea factory, and a mystical natural phenomenon.

A Helping Hand

The rugged landscape and kind residents of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh make for the perfect antidote to city life. A wide range of voluntourism programs offered by a social enterprise not only make the life of locals easier but also help visitors tap into the essence of ‘the middle land’.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Look out, Porto! With the opening of a compelling new museum complex, neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia is luring travellers to the other side of the Douro.

Bollywood's Trailblazer

In his first cover shoot since the pandemic hit, Ayushmann Khurrana soaks up the Mumbai sun at Mandira Bedi’s beautiful bungalow on Madh Island, and talks about how travel has changed him in more ways than one.

FLIGHT OF FREEDOM

Author SIDDHARTH DHANVANT SHANGHVI breaks free from pandemic shackles to soak up the sun in Switzerland.

LORD OF THE FESTIVALS

On a trip to Kannur, in North Kerala, HEMA NARAYANAN comes face to face with Theyyam, an extraordinary dance ritual that narrates legends of gods, evil spirits, and local heroes.

PARADISE AND PROSE

At a literary couple’s former home in the bucolic Mani Peninsula of Greece, ELENI N GAGE finds herself transported—and inspired.