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.

CAVIAR AND OTHER SPACE ADVENTURES

Commercial space travel is closer than ever and astro-tourist Ruaridh Nicoll takes a zero-gravity ride with French company Orbite in preparation for Champagne-fuelled trips to the final frontier

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

SLICE OF LIFE

For those seeking a taste of India's diverse cultures and landscapes, few experiences can rival a ride on the Indian Railways,

RHYTHM DIVINE

The centuries-old qawwali tradition at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah is an unmissable experience for music lovers, seekers of Sufi wisdom and curious travellers.

BEYOND CURRY

Ideas from Indian kitchens have the potential to elevate world cuisine, says Nobel prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee. Illustrations

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.