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Sun-kissed In Lake Como
A weekend at CastaDiva Resort and Spa on Lake Como, Italy, takes you back in time, to the opulence of the 19th-century, save for the creature comforts of the modern traveller.
A Bon Vivant's Haven
With its glitzy avenues and a thriving culture of supercars, Monaco is possibly Europe’s most indulgent destination for a road trip coupled with a glamorous lifestyle.
Czech List
Fashion designer Sanya V Jain’s top picks from a new year’s visit to Prague help you explore beyond the breathtaking baroque architecture in the city.
An Art Deco Wonderland
Rising like the proverbial phoenix, Napier rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake, into a monument of Art Deco. Today, its city centre stands as a time capsule.
The Enchanted Forest
As night falls on The Redwoods of Rotorua, New Zealand, Kiran Mehta takes a walk in the forest to encounter the magical amidst the twinkle of lanterns.
The Other Blue Ocean Strategy
There’s a Seductive and Pristine Quality to Sri Lanka’s Blue-green Southern Coast. Two New Anantara Resorts Book a Curve of This Coast and Offer a Spectacular Way to Experience the Destination. Ruchira Bose and Anwesha Sanyal Go Their Separate Ways to Discover How They Do This.
The Road to the Ocean
Sri Lanka’s swanky expressways offer the best way to see the country’s stunning green landscape and heritage sites. Ruchira Bose goes on a drive on one of Asia’s finest ocean roads.
Worth Flying For
Dinner On The Ocean Floor In Nova Scotia.
Made In Taiwan
Long in Taipei’s shadow, culture-rich Taichung is marrying heritage and futurism to carve out an identity of its own.
The Cool Guide to Eating in Koramangala
A crop of new indie cafes and experimental restaurants are slowly transforming a once-sleepy residential neighbourhood into one of Bengaluru’s most vibrant quarters.
A Retreat For The Soul
Nestled in lush greenery, with stunning views of the Himalayas, this homestay in Uttarakhand should be your next family weekend get away.
In The Saddle, Italian Style
South of Florence, in Italy’s Maremma region, legendary horsemen called the butteri still work the land as they have for centuries. Gabrielle Saveri cowboys up.
On The Tiger Trail
Once facing a grim future, Indian wildlife tourism is beginning to show glimmers of hope—thanks to enlightened lawmaking, a few committed individuals, and some truly wonderful lodges. Lisa Grainger reports.
Letters From Zanzibar
Fierce Omani traders, mysterious 19th century explorers, scarves with hidden messages, markets at sunset with Indians, Arabs, and Masai milling them; ornate wooden doors, narrow maze-like alleys that give you sudden glimpses of a turquoise ocean… Ruchira Bose discovers a vivid past and present in Zanzibar.
The Island Of Five Senses
There was dance in my step in the Maldives. Time was measured in footprints on the beach and I was drifting with the soft sound of the waves, carrying music in my pocket, enjoying the feeling of being alone—yet not lonely—on the 35-acre private island, JA Manafaru.
Bordeaux Nouveau
It Produces Some of the Greatest Vintages of All Time, but It’s Never Taken Very Kindly to Visitors—until Now. From the City to the Grand Old Châteaux Beyond, Elaine Sciolino Discovers That France’s Premier Wine-making Region Is Showing a Fresh Face to the World.
The Aussie Patient
The world’s first koala hospital sits in NSW, Australia, and comes packed with the cuddliest creatures, their amusing antics, and moving facts of their vulnerability.
Such Bountiful Land
There is beauty and drama at every turn in Georgia, in its rugged landscapes, at its feast- laden tables, and in its complex history. Joshua Levine goes to the heart of the Eden of the Caucasus.
Beyond the Summer Sun
At the remote One &Only Reethi Rah, a private island resort in the Maldives, life is so preserved in a bubble of serenity that even the sternest of city souls will fall in love,finds Anwesha Sanyal.
Portal to the Past
Chequered with Victorian buildings and a rich history of Maori, an old neighbourhood in Auckland called Ponsonby reveals its forgotten past from behind elite streets and reinvented lifestyle. Malavika Bhattacharya maps the scene.
Device as Vice
A new breed of retreat wants to separate you from your screen—for your own good.
Artist's Colony
The culture set has descended on Guadalajara, drawn to its cool galleries, Modernist architecture, and forward-thinking cuisine. Thessaly La Force hobnobs in Mexico’s second city.
The Persian Way to Pay-it-foward
As the world gets more global and local cultures begin to lose firm footing, Smita Kothari muses on taarof, a Persian modesty engraved in the everyday lives of Iranians around the world, sometimes even to their disadvantage.
Home away From home
At The Farm in Jaipur, hedonism and creativity combine to create a sanctuary of pleasure. Siddharth Dasgupta dives right in.
Rising On The River
In the neighbourhoods along Bangkok’s iconic Chao Phraya, a new generation of artists, designers, and chefs have created some of the Thai capital’s most exciting places to visit.
Rendezvous With Nature
The newly remodelled WelcomHotel Pine-n-Peak is perched high in the mountains of Pahalgam. RADHIKA SIKARIA takes a break to bask in the tranquillity it promises.
Chasing Cherry Blossoms
The sakura season in Japan is bewitching. AMIT SRIVASTAVA ditchesthe forecasts and sketches out his own trail of hanami through bustlingcities, verdant parks, and ancient Buddhist temples.
Vacationing In Vietnam
From pristine white beaches to verdant mountains and folktales of fairies battling giants, Vietnam’s coastal town of Nha Trang has something for everyone. SAYONI SINHA plays the tropical flâneuse.
Where Giants Walked
An inconspicuous piece of arid land in Gujarat contains one of the biggest caches of dinosaur fossils. SUMEET KESWANI signs up for a royal tour of prehistoric times at Balasinor in Gujarat.
It's Only Rock ‘N' Roll
When is a Business Class Lounge not a Business Class Lounge? When it’s the Virgin Clubhouse at London Heathrow T3, of course.