Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

Travel + Leisure South Asia, a stylish and authoritative guide for today’s global traveler, offers stunning photography, incisive commentary, vivid narratives and practical travel information with a strong emphasis on Asia. From the best spa’s to the tastiest street food, from the most luxurious resorts to the hottest rooftop bars, from the latest restaurants to the region’s top designers, from the quietest beaches to the busiest shopping streets – Travel + Leisure South Asia delivers, month after month.

LETTER from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Africa

INTIMATE TRAVEL • If you’re planning a romantic journey around Valentine’s Day, check out these stories for inspiration on destinations, tips and tricks, and the key to crafting the perfect couple’s adventure.

20 Ways To Slow-Travel Through India • From kitesurfing and paragliding lessons to cruises on mighty rivers and literary holidays in the wild, these 20 itineraries will let you slow down and savour India.

Regal Escape • A posh hotel on the outskirts of the Pink City, Fairmont Jaipur takes you back to a golden era.

Dancing with the Stars • A ballet week at Velaa Private Island Maldives promises a spectacular line-up and exciting experiences for guests.

BACK IN TOWN • One of the most coveted brunch spreads in the capital, the Sunday Brunch is back at The Imperial New Delhi’s 1911 Restaurant.

A Grand Staycation • With modern amenities, chic spaces, varied cuisines, and activities for all ages, Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences ticks all the boxes for an exciting stay in the Maximum City.

SMALL WONDER • Amid the natural splendour of New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, ELLEN FALCONER discovers a community of entrepreneurs weaving sustainability into everything they do.

GETTING THERE

STRIKING GOLD WITH SILVER • The youngest in a long line of entrepreneurs, Shikha Durlabhji chose not to join the family jewellery business and instead founded Code Silver. In a conversation with SUMEET KESWANI, she reveals what makes her products sell like hot cakes, and how a trip to Italy birthed the most popular category.

MINDFUL LIVING • Founder of lifestyle brands Nicobar and Paro, Simran Lal comes from a family of entrepreneurs. She speaks with ADILA MATRA about her philosophical streak, love for nature, and respect for the Indian aesthetics that power her business.

KITCHEN DIVA • Chef Ritu Dalmia was one of the first to awaken Indian epicureans to Italian cuisine with her restaurant DIVA in 2000. But things have not always been rosy for this ‘untrained’ chef. In a candid chat with ADILA MATRA, Dalmia talks about failures, new initiatives, and travel.

Dapper Diary • This month, pair a bright-coloured jacket with white sneakers to look neat. Throw in some cool accessories to your style mix to seal the deal.

Spring Highlights • From earthy outfits to Gothic boots and subtle gold-plated accessories, this collection is your ultimate guide to spring styling.

BORN TO PLAY • Water is a gadget’s biggest enemy. Whether it’s a diver’s watch that endures tremendous pressure in the depths of the ocean or a yachting watch that makes complex calculations, a timepiece crafted to deliver in water is a technical feat that should be celebrated.

TAKE IT EASY • The Eagles were right when they told you not to let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Slow down, take a break, and watch the waves lap the shore. Here are some cool doodads to help you wind down.

APP • Wolfram Sun Exposure

ONE WITH THE SEA • On a liveaboard diving trip in the Maldives, celebrity Pilates expert and scuba diver NAMRATA PUROHIT learns life lessons from the creatures that inhabit the ocean.

The Road To Victory • WHETHER SHE’S EMBARKING ON SOLO...