DINING with a DIFFERENCE

HERE ARE MY TOP FIVE EXPERIENCES THAT FURNISH MEMORIES ACROSS THE GLOBE. THIS LIST SERVES UP FOOD YOU WOULD NOT FORGET, IN UNIQUE SETTINGS!

- Rupali Dean

Travel is not just about seeing new places; it's also about experiencing them with all your senses. Touch is one of the most powerful senses. Imagine walking barefoot along a sandy beach, or swimming in a crystal-clear lake, or, perhaps, hiking through a lush forest and feeling the texture of moss and bark beneath your fingertips.

DINING IN A WINE CAVE AT SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY,VIETNAM

Where? Six Senses Resort Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

Tranquil, faraway, and entirely peaceful, the pristine shores and pastoral extravagance of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay tempts you to escape the everyday. At the bend of a craig and backed by an impassable forest hillside, Ninh Van Bay can only be reached by boat and stands in a cosy, reserved bay, beside a swirl of golden sand. The resort's awe-inspiring location, which bids spellbinding visions of plush jungle-clad crags and the aqua crystal waters of the East Sea, crafts an experience similar to being on a castaway island.

For special instances, the wine cellar can be altered into a boutique restaurant for two and distinctive times call for a low-lit dinner, a special setting to rejoice the love of food, wine, and great company. Unfold your napkin to a five-course burlesque ample with immaculate Six Senses service and, given the setting, an exceptional medley of rare vintages. Sure, the clientele here is nearly formidably gorgeous, but that does not mean this place is unreachable. Come down early, order a glass or two from their opulent wine list, and you will soon feel right at home. Recommendations go all out for the beef fillet, grilled lobster and ending on a sweet note with coconut chocolate mousse, possibly paired with a mellow Malbec or citrusy Sauvignon Blanc.

M6M-MINUS SIX METERS (UNDER WATER) AT OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, MALDIVES