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THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, HIMALAYAS

This new hotel near Rishikesh is set to become a family favourite.

THE ORCHARD MANOR GOA

From decor to service, this private mansion in Anjuna is all about its stories, finds Joanna Lobo

TEA TIME IN SINGAPORE

A new generation of curators is infusing fresh life into Singapore's tea culture, finds Shamilee Vellu

VOYAGE OF THE MIND

Noo Saro-Wiwa trails literature's great figures on board the Queen Mary 2 from London to New York

SEEDS OF CHANGE

The simple act of eating together cuts through cultural barriers, says Yasmin Khan

POSTCARD FROM TOKYO

For Sandra Choi, creative director at Jimmy Choo, Japan's capital is a vivid source of inspiration. Here, she shares her favourite locations across the city

KEEPERS OF THE VALE

Kashmir's diverse and centuries-old heritage is being lovingly preserved by its locals, finds Saumya Ancheri.

THE BEST VILLAS IN SRI LANKA

For the best stay in Sri Lanka, take over one of these sprawling houses set within the most beautiful surrounds.

Green Shoots

ON A TRIP TO MOROCCO'S ANTI-ATLAS MOUNTAINS TO TRACE HIS JEWISH HERITAGE, SAKI KNAFO UNTANGLES DETAILS OF THE PAST AND PLANTS NEW SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE

Can Virtual Worlds Compete With The Real Thing?

Toby Skinner believes that despite hi-tech leaps, virtual worlds can't compete with the real thing

The Rise And Rise Of Rotterdam

For An Object Lesson In How To Pivot, Look To This Post-Industrial City That's Putting Climate Resilience And Creativity Front And Centre

5 Overnight Golden Railway Journeys

Exciting routes to explore in Asia and Europe.

SPINNING PLATES

FRESHLY REWIRED AFTER A PROLONGED LOCKDOWN, MELBOURNE'S RESTAURANT SCENE IS NOW MORE DYNAMIC AND MULTIFACETED THAN EVER, SAYS VETERAN FOOD WRITER PAT NOURSE

TO KINGDOM COME

THE SCOOP ON THE COUNTRY'S FUTURE-FACING PLANS

SANDS OF TIME

One-time Saudi Arabia resident Tharik Hussain returns to explore formerly off-limits ruins from the ancient world-and finds a land embracing change

MAKING ARGENTINA WILD AGAIN

Regeneration plans for the wetlands and steppes of the country's most epic corners offer a blueprint for conservation in South America

MAKING ROOM FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

These hotels around the world are zeroing in on progressive thinking-and nailing it

AN ISLAND'S TIME

An emerging food movement that reconnects locals with traditional flavours is broadening Bali's appeal.

BEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE

Private mansions, intimate overwater villas and bespoke amenities—the best rooms in hotels in India and beyond.

AMAN NEW YORK

For its first city outpost in the US, the beloved brand has turned an iconic landmark into a rarefied escape finds Betsy Blumenthal

THE POSTCARD DEWA, THIMPHU

This charming new hotel in Bhutan has slow travel stamped all over it, says Salil Deshpande

GLENEAGLES TOWNHOUSE EDINBURGH

With smart new members' club the Townhouse, Gleneagles has landed, says Steve King

THE STANDARD, BANGKOK MAHANAKHON

Cleverly designed and lots of fun, this brand new city hotel breaks with the status quo but keeps the crisp hospitality intact.

AMAYA HIMACHAL PRADESH

This new retreat near Chandigarh is architect Bijoy Jain's love letter to the hills.

BRAGANZA HOUSE SRI LANKA

An eye-popping update on the traditional Sri Lankan villa beckons near Galle.

VILLA PALLADIO JAIPUR

Jaipur's newest boutique property is a ruby-tinged jewel box of a space, writes Divya Mishra.

SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS (IN GOA)

The traditional celebrations in the old vaddos of Goa are all about feasting, faith and time well spent with friends and family.

THE RETURN OF THE KOCHI-MUZIRIS BIENNALE

Curator Shubigi Rao on putting together the fifth edition of the biennale through the pandemic

THE PLUNGE OF WELLNESS INTO GREATER DEPTHS

From stem-cell face therapy and epigenetic technology to profound silence and shamanism, feel-good spaces are becoming even more focused

SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE

The city may be known for shiny shopping malls, but hidden among them are quirky homegrown finds, from bookbinders to gin distillers, that add local flair.