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LETTER from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

Going Places with People • Throughout 2022, we invite you to travel around the world with some of the most incredible people and their remarkable stories.

10 DISHES TO TRY IN Mauritius • Beyond its achingly gorgeous cyan lagoons and toes-in-the-sand perfection, Mauritius is also a culinary powerhouse. Spanning two and a half centuries and three continents, its multicultural cuisine bears influences of successive waves of immigration from Europe, Africa, India, and China. This means you can eat your way around the world within the confines of the tiny island. SONA BAHADUR picks the best local eats.

Reconnect Body & Mind • Soneva Soul, a new transformative wellness concept from Soneva, can be your new pathway to health, happiness, and fulfilment.

Joie de Vivre • Located in the heart of the most romantic city on earth, Le Bristol Paris is more than a hotel—it is a symbol of Parisian elegance.

Qatar Calling • Qatar has an exciting line-up of hotel openings and events this year, including the much-awaited FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Only Natural Diamonds • The best way to make a style statement on your travels is to pack timeless natural diamond jewellery to match your ensemble, event, and destination.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED • On a drive through Mexico’s diminutive central state, Tlaxcala, MICHAEL SNYDER finds a culinary and cultural bounty.

Holiday Home • Perched on a hilltop in Gokarna, Kahani Paradise is a luxury villa built in harmony with its sylvan surrounds. In the quietude of its heritage-inspired spaces, SUMEET KESWANI rekindles an important friendship.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY • Six Senses Fort Barwara is a lesson in restoration and conservation, AINDRILA MITRA finds out during her recent stay in the heritage property.

Dress to Impress • Glide into a new year of adventures draped in denim and leather.

Stand Out • Let a timeless palette colour your fashion choices this month.

A TIME FOR HOPE • The new year comes with the promise of fulfilling travel. Here are five exquisite timepieces that address different needs of the globetrotter.

VERSATILE KIT • Wherever you travel this year—beaches, mountains, forests, or cities—here’s a selection of gizmos that should come in handy on every trip you take.

THE A LIST 2022 • Travel+Leisure India & South Asia always strives to bring you exclusive stories of remarkable places around the world—through the lens of people. The Advisor List (A-List) is a reflection of this unique ethos. This year’s A-List has experts from various fields—travel, art, hospitality, fashion, gastronomy, and photography—who will offer exclusive recommendations, regale you with captivating tales, and keep you updated on all that is happening in the world of travel and lifestyle throughout 2022.

PARTNERS WITH A PURPOSE • The tireless husband-wife duo of AD Singh and Sabina Singh not only kicked off the fine dining revolution in India, but are also managing to keep it fresh and relevant two decades later.

THE WILDLIFE WARRIOR • Combing through the wildest of jungles hasn’t been the biggest challenge in the life and career of Latika Nath. She has had to break many glass ceilings—in academics and on the...