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 Asia

SUMMER ESCAPADES • It is the season synonymous with carefree holidays. So, we’ve curated tales from the most enchanting destinations around the world. Until it’s safe to travel again, here is all the inspiration you need.

Beat the Heat • The pandemic has kept us cooped up in our homes for over a year now. It has also given us a new perspective on travel and the often ignored destinations close to us. Here are 10 places that will let you stretch your feet when it’s safe to travel again.

Wine & Dine • Home to four distinct dining venues and a bar, Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida serves meals for every mood.

GOING GREEN • Preferred Hotel Group launches Beyond Green—a purpose-driven hospitality brand dedicated to make travel a force of good.

CHILL OUT IN THE Maldives • Luxury comes in many forms in the Maldives. In this special section on the archipelago, we shine a light on the popular island resorts that can be your portals to safe, relaxed, and inspiring holidays.

Paradise on Earth • Spread over 58 acres of a tropical haven in Baa Atoll, Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences promises the perfect summer holiday.

A Culinary Affair • Featuring 12 exquisite dining outlets, Heritance Aarah offers the world on a platter in the Maldives.

More is More • As part of the ‘Long Time, More Sea’ deal, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO are offering extended-stay packages in the Maldives.

THE MALDIVIAN SPIRIT • Authentic local experiences and world-class amenities define a stay at the dreamy VARU by Atmosphere.

Eat, Sleep, Play, Repeat • For a multi-generational holiday in the Maldives, look no further than ROBINSON CLUB Noonu.

HOME IN PARADISE • Powder-white beaches, clear turquoise waters, and luxury resorts have lured globetrotters to the Maldives for years. But what’s life like for those who migrate to the island nation for work and live there? RASHIMA NAGPAL finds out.

The Maldivian Success Story • India has become the number one source market for tourism in the Maldives. RIAAN JACOB GEORGE speaks to industry insiders to decipher the trend.

Vibe Check • Don’t forget to pack flowy linen outfits, strappy sandals, and a cool pair of sunglasses for your days by the sea.

Resort Ready • Here is a chic style guide that will come in handy when it is time to hit the beach again.

BEACH O’CLOCK • Maldives on your mind? We have the perfect watch for that yachting or diving expedition. Here are five brand new timepieces that take inspiration from the sea.

SEASIDE ESSENTIALS • A drink with a tiny umbrella is no longer all you need on a beach holiday. Here’s the survival kit for the modern beach bum.

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SUMMER BY THE SEA • FOR OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL COVER SHOOT THIS YEAR, WE TAKE OFF WITH BOLLYWOOD STAR JANHVI KAPOOR AND SET A COURSE FOR THE WESTIN MALDIVES MIRIANDHOO RESORT, WHERE LAID-BACK ISLAND LIFE MEETS INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS, AND GASTRONOMIC JOURNEYS.

VISIT MALDIVES

‘I’m a water baby. So, I feel at home in the Maldives.’ • Bollywood’s hottest poster girl, Janhvi Kapoor, escapes to The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort for this stunning shoot. The actor opens...