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.

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

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

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

GLENEAGLES TOWNHOUSE EDINBURGH

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

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.

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

In conversation with LILY JAMES

She has shown off her acting chops with standout performances in films like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella, and most recently Pam & Tommy, which bagged her the first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress. Recently, James was nominated as the Global Ambassador for Natural Diamond Council. As part of the campaign, she travelled to Botswana, an experience that she defined as life-changing in many ways. During her trip she got a chance to learn about wildlife conservation, stories from the community of diamond workers and initiatives crafting a new future for tourism and development.

ON THE GO

Our pick of the most stylish finds and travel-related news

OCEAN EYES

The island life has helped eco-conscious actress and producer Pragya Kapoor appreciate the possibilities of going the extra green mile, from farm-to-fork menus to upcycled décor

HILTON HOTEL, EMBASSY MANYATA BUSINESS PARK, BENGALURU

Hilton's newest offering brings fun and functionality to the city's bustling business district, finds Malavika Bhattacharya.

ITC NARMADA, AHMEDABAD

The historic city's newest hotel is inspired by Gujarat's rich art, culture and heritage, finds Shradha Shahani.

WILD, WILD EAST

A new off-roading experience is opening up a whole different side of the northeastern state of Nagaland.

The 2022 Hot List

Our favourite new hotels around the world

Italy Mi Amore

Mauni Shah and Aniket Shroff said 'I do' to Lake Como's natural beauty and gorgeous architecture for their intimate yet grand wedding

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PERSONALISING YOUR WEDDING

We scanned celebrity weddings, spoke to brides and grooms, and got tips from the best wedding makers in the country to bring you all the inspiration you need.

THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO SUMBA

The unspoilt Indonesian island of Sumba is striking the right balance between light-touch tourism and deep-rooted tradition. Toby Skinner gets the local scoop

BACK TO THE FUTURE

In the town of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, the past, present and future cross paths and coexist.

THE TASTE OF INDIA

The best regional dishes across some of the finest hotels in the country.

GREEN SHOOTS

A GO-GETTING GENERATION OF PUERTO RICANS IS TURNING TO THE LAND TO CHAMPION A NEW WAY OF LIVING, PUTTING THE ISLAND AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CARIBBEAN

LAYER UPON

LADAKH'S CUISINE IS INFUSED WITH MANY CULTURES. A NEW GENERATION OF TASTEMAKERS.

A Wellness Journey Across The Mountains, Beaches And Backwaters Of Kerala

For Vasudha Rai, a timely wellness journey across the mountains, beaches and backwaters of Kerala has transformative results