In this issue

This December, Expo 2020 Dubai and its dazzling offerings make for the perfect setting for our cover shoot with actor Samantha, who gets candid about her love for the emirate and the changing entertainment scene in India. We close the year with the same drive that kick-started it—a list of 10 sustainable boutique hotels helps you plan an eco-friendly holiday in India or abroad. Find out who was voted as the best in travel and hospitality in the 10th edition of India’s Best Awards. In a special category called ‘IBA Icons’, we honour 10 individuals who have consistently pushed the envelope and emerged as trendsetters. Intriguing stories from around the world—Arunachal's Mishmi Hills, Italy, Chile's Lake District—inspire you to live in the moment even as you look forward to a brighter and better year ahead.

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.

6 mins

Smooth Sailing

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

1 min

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.

4 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

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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.

6 mins

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.

6 mins

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.

6 mins

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 .

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