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

Green Crusaders • Take notes from these people who are putting the focus on environment in every sphere of life.

10 EXCITING STOPS TO ELEVATE YOUR Dubai TRIP • Well-earned reputation for glamour aside, Dubai manages to impress every kind of traveller. Whether you’re a gourmand or culture vulture, travelling solo or with your family, Dubai has iconic answers to your every demand.

A Royal Affair • The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is the epitome of luxury and impeccable service, and offers stunning views, award-winning dining options, and exceptional event planning services.

FAMILY ODYSSEY • Unforgettable family getaways unfold at New South Wales’ sun-kissed golden beaches, architectural marvels, and verdant national parks.

DESERT BLOOM • Famous for its riotous spring wildflowers, California’s Cuyama Valley has new reasons to visit, thanks to a growing creative community of hoteliers, winemakers, and artisans.

SUSTAINABLE CHIC • Add a touch of eco chic to your wardrobe with these homegrown sustainable brands.

ELEVATED ECO-FASHION • Step up your style game while reducing your carbon footprint, with these fashion essentials.

CONSCIOUS CHRONOMETERS • Watchmakers are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact by employing recycled materials and eco-friendly designs. Here are five timepieces that showcase sustainable watchmaking.

NATURALLY NURTURED • Revitalise your skin this summer season with these eco-conscious products.

Through Thick & Thin • Just like most of us, Indian regional cinema and Bollywood’s beloved couple—Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh—keeps returning to Dubai for its endless offerings. On one such visit, the duo takes BAYAR JAIN behind the scenes of their real-life holidays and reveals why Dubai is the ultimate destination for family getaways.

Sky-high Luxury • Take family vacations to the next level with SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, a 75-storeyed royal abode where glamour meets comfort.

THE CONSCIOUS LIST • In an era where ethical tourism is shaping the future of travel, we invite you to discover a world where luxury meets sustainability, where every step you take conributes to a better tomorrow. Here’s a list of 50 immersive experiences, extraordinary hotels, and inspiring personalities that will empower you to travel responsibly and make a positive impact on the planet.

CONSCIOUS HOTELS

CONSCIOUS ACTOR • As the goodwill ambassador of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Wildlife Trust of India, Dia Mirza uses her voice and credibility to create awareness about conservation approaches and conscious lifestyle and promote responsible tourism. In a conversation with CHIRAG MOHANTY SAMAL, the actor-activist gets candid about the roadblocks on her way and life-altering experiences.

CONSCIOUS CONTENT CREATOR • A nomad who promotes a minimalist lifestyle with his travel vlogs and writing, Aakash Ranison believes that simplicity is the key to conscious living. Ii\ The activist talks to SIMRRAN GILL about keeping kee, up with the nomadic life, his carbon-neutral neut1 book, and more.

CONSCIOUS HOTELIER • By launching Soneva Fushi in 1995, Sonu Shivdasani began the trend of back-to-nature luxury holidays. His...