Does sipping pink champagne on a yacht while taking in the Monaco Grand Prix or a plush private abode at the Sheraton Diana Majestic during the champions league final float your boat? Then strap in for some of the world’s most luxurious sporting escapades in the coming year.
The year 2016 promises to be a banner year for the sporting world.From the globe’s greatest spectacles to the most stylish soirees, there’s a large buffet in store for the sporting aficionado. But since the global calendar also throws up a bevy of some of the world’s most enchanting cities, it is, arguably, as much a wanderlust-laden phenomenon as it is an action-packed one. If your sophisticated soul is craving a touch of the bespoke and the unforgettable, the following collection of luxury concierge services, bespoke sports itineraries, swish event-side accommodations, and exclusive global addresses should keep you sated all through the year.
IN A LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS
League football is probably an even more passionate affair than national football, and nothing comes bigger than the UEFA Champions League Final due to take place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan from May 26 to 29, 2016. Will Barcelona’s hegemony be broken? Will England finally have a Premier League team in the Finals? Who knows, but what’s for certain is that you could be enjoying the extravaganza with full star treatment. While 300 million fans will be tuning into the most watched annual sporting event in the world, you’ll be living it up from very close quarters.
With its large contingent of sports travel specialists, top-tier global agencies, and uber-exclusive services, Roadtrips has been giving affluent travellers and discerning enthusiasts the VIP treatment for over two decades. Roadtrips’ customised package for the Champions League Final includes a stay in one of Milan’s best hotels (Westin Palace, Sheraton Diana Majestic or Sanpi Milano), private sedan airport transfers, preferred seating at the San Siro, expert concierge services, and Spa treatments (should your favourite team actually come a cropper).
This story is from the January 2016 edition of Travel+Leisure India.
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GOOD SPIRITS
I think it must have been my mother's mom, Moyra, from whom I inherited my love of travel. Widowed in her sixties, she used her late husband's pension to fund a succession of solo trips, each more ambitious than the last.
THE BIG SWING
When her son, a lifelong sports fan, expressed an interest in visiting the baseball stadiums of Japan, Helen Schulman planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tokyo. The result was a home run.
Safari Bond
Tanzania abounds in national parks with dramatic landscapes. Devanshi Mody scouts a few with her mother, encountering captivating wildlife and insightful guides on the way.
Toddler Towns
Turning a leisurely vacation into a child-friendly one brings unique challenges but also the joy of seeing the world in a new light. Huzan Tata recounts navigating Austria and Hungary with a toddler in tow.
And Quiet Flows the Ganges
The river Ganges becomes a steadfast travel companion for Gustasp and Jeroo Irani on a sustainable luxury cruise to the Sundarbans National Park and Tiger Reserve in West Bengal.
"Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort Is The Perfect Place To Disconnect From The City"
Be it comedic flair in rom coms like De De Pyaar De and Manmadhudu 2, an action hero persona in thrillers like Runway 34 and Spyder, or displays of vulnerability in emotional dramas like Doctor G and Chhatriwali, RAKUL PREET SINGH embraces genres and movie industries with a certain panache. In a conversation with Bayar Jain, the versatile actor speaks about adapting to different styles of acting and credits her parents for this journey.
At Home In The Mountains
Actor Rakul Preet Singh has had little time to celebrate post her wedding to her dear friend Jackky Bhagnani. Two months into the union, Travel+Leisure India & South Asia whisks away the newly wed actor to Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh for a celebration of the mind and soul.
Just For Laughs
A Mumbai-based businessman, Atul Khatri switched the gears of his career at 44 to become a stand-up comedian. Since then, he has performed at many international shows, sending the audience into a laughing fit with his middle-class life anecdotes and jokes surrounding fatherhood. The comedian speaks to Simrran Gill about his sets, dealing with trolls, and the best compliment he has received.
World Through Their Eyes
A television host, model, and actor, Mini Mathur is also a passionate advocate of family bonding over travel. In 2018, she produced and presented Mini Me, a 10-part series that chronicled her travels with her seven-year-old daughter across six countries in Europe. In a conversation with Bayar Jain, the multi-hyphenate reveals the fun and challenges of exploring the globe with her kids, Sairah and Vivaan.
Paws and Go
Pet parents Tanveer Taj and Priyanka Jena (wheelsandtails) started travelling with their dogs in 2015. In 2019, they embarked on a road trip across India for 90 days, covering more than 10,000 km with their furry kids, Frodo and Cruise. The couple's Instagram feed is abuzz with pictures and videos of the Golden Retriever, Labrador, and their pet cat Noorie running around on beaches and climbing mountains. The couple speaks to Simrran Gill about the joy and challenges of travelling with their pets.
