Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

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LETTER from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

NATURE IS CALLING • From the best tree-house stays to birdwatching destinations, here is everything you need to end the year with a nature-centric holiday.

10 Boutique Hotels That Are Big On Sustainability • Going on a vacation doesn’t have to hurt the environment. From a certified organic tea estate in Assam to a solar-powered eco-lodge in Jordan, these 10 properties care for their local ecosystems and communities, and offer you guilt-free holidays.

Into the Blue • Escape to VARU by Atmosphere for a laid-back Maldivian holiday.

Island Home • Enjoy an extended winter stay in the Maldives with Soneva’s new offer.

Smooth Sailing • Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Norwegian Prima, the first in its groundbreaking new class of ships, set to sail from August 2022.

OF FELLS AND VALLEYS • The Lake District is known for some of England’s most ravishing landscapes—and most ambitious restaurants. As MONISHA RAJESH discovers, the debut of a stylish hotel adds yet another compelling reason to visit.

HOME IS WHERE THE HOTEL IS • There are some properties that call us back throughout our lives. While they may renovate or change hands, a sense of familiarity remains. SARAH BRUNING reflects on the evolution of a childhood refuge.

Comfortably Chic • This ensemble lets you ring in the new year with comfort and style.

Ready to Shine • Add some bling and a dash of pink to your year-end travel ensemble.

COUNTING DOWN • As 2021 comes to a close, we present a unique collection of five timepieces that represent five different countries. Here’s to the irrepressible spirit of travel.

WORK & PLAY • With remote work becoming a fact of life for most people, travel kits now double as mobile office desks. These five handy gadgets can transform any hotel room into a comfy bleisure space.

TAPESTRY OF TRADITION • Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra recently collaborated with 100-year-old homegrown rug brand Obeetee to launch a premium collection of India-inspired carpets. They speak to RASHIMA NAGPAL about the project, the famous weavers of Mirzapur, and their travels.

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THE MELODY OF MISHMI HILLS • Harbouring 680 species of birds, many of them endemic, Mishmi Hills in central Arunachal Pradesh delights birdwatchers with rare sightings. Conservationist and photographer LATIKA NATH goes in pursuit of a particularly enticing pair of wings.

Savour the World in Dubai • Expo 2020 Dubai is melting geographical borders and serving as a global incubator for new ideas. As we shoot this issue’s cover with the talented and spunky actor Samantha, we tuck into the event’s gastronomic offerings.

‘Every time I come to Dubai, there’s always something new’ • Samantha is now a household name, thanks to The Family Man and a glittering film career. Not one to give in to setbacks, the actor recently took off for Dubai for an exclusive cover shoot with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia.

COTTAGE IS THE NEW COOL • Even though travel has picked up again, the pandemic seems to have changed preferences for good, with more travellers opting for small, remote, boutique properties...