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From royal palace celebrations in Udaipur to seaside vows in Goa and weddings beneath Srinagar’s Chinar trees, The LaLiT’s hotels and palaces bring together distinctive settings, bespoke menus and personalised experiences
From Himalayan forests and Assam’s wetlands to Rajasthan’s rocky wilderness, these five luxury retreats bring you close to India’s remarkable birdlife, with guided birdwatching, expert naturalists and stays amid some of the country’s richest habitats
From a colonial mansion in Kalimpong to a century-old hotel in Mussoorie, these five Indian properties come with intriguing tales of unexplained footsteps, folklore, and mysterious pasts
Leopards and sloth bears in Wilpattu, spinner dolphins and kitesurfers off Kalpitiya: a six-night forest-to-sea journey through Sri Lanka’s northwest, anchored by a new lagoon retreat that opens this October, a short flight from India
From coffee estates in Chikmagalur to the forests of Bandipur and the riverbanks of Kabini, discover The Serai Resorts’ new hospitality concept
Traditional architecture, intricate wood carvings and views of the surrounding hills come together at this boutique hotel in Gangtok
Marriott's Cristiano Rinaldi explains how guest behaviour, Indian travel trends, and a sense of place are influencing the future of hotel design
Czechia offers digital nomads more than a change of scenery, with apartment-style stays, work-friendly spaces and cities that balance professional routines with historic streets, cultural discoveries and life beyond the laptop
From haveli-inspired retreats near Delhi to hillside escapes around Mumbai and countryside resorts outside Bengaluru, these family stays offer a change of scene for Diwali, with festive activities and time together
Thai-inspired dining, a traditional Himachali Dham and a spa to unwind in, all set against Fagu’s shifting mountain mists
Explore four vibrant Chinatowns in San Francisco, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore and beyond, with hotel recommendations for discovering their food, culture and history
ITC Hotels has signed a 171-key Welcomhotel in Mandawar, Roorkee, with plans for restaurants, a spa, a swimming pool and expansive wedding venues. The proposed property will connect guests to Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Uttarakhand’s pilgrimage circuit
From temple towns to weekend escapes, Ramee Group of Hotels is following the changing ways India travels, one destination at a time
From forest-fringed retreats and apple orchards to grand mountain resorts with panoramic Himalayan views, these luxury stays make a compelling case for spending Diwali in the hills
In Swedish Lapland, Icehotel transforms frozen water from the Torne River into an extraordinary collection of suites and ice-carved interiors each winter. When spring arrives, the building melts, only to inspire a new creation the following season
A return to one of Kolkata’s landmark luxury hotels becomes a journey through old memories, elegant suites, celebrated restaurants and a city that still feels like home
From Havelock’s dive centres to Neil Island’s coral-fringed shores, these stays put the Andamans’ underwater world within reach, with options for both first-time snorkellers and seasoned divers
From former cells in Oxford to an Ottoman-era jail in Istanbul, these six hotels have transformed spaces of confinement into places where history remains etched into the walls
From an underwater villa in the Maldives to a rainforest lodge in Ecuador, discover five hotels where the stay itself is reason enough to travel
From sourcing ingredients and checking temperatures to managing buffets and monitoring kitchens, food safety involves a complex chain of safeguards that guests rarely see, but every meal depends on
From royal traditions to modern luxury suites, butler service has evolved into a more personal approach to hospitality. Here is how it works and five Indian hotels where guests can experience it
From dedicated courts to coaching and social events, discover why padel and pickleball are becoming part of the evolving hotel and resort experience
Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Rogner Bad Blumau is a technicolour world of golden domes, grass-covered roofs, uneven walls and steaming thermal pools
From Udaipur to Darjeeling, discover some of India's best hotels for room-rotting, where luxurious rooms become the destination
Explore Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sri Lanka, a 28-acre retreat with stilted dwellings, loris trails, local dining, and sustainability initiatives
Set within South Africa’s Balule Nature Reserve, Taj Bush Lodge offers an intimate way to experience the Greater Kruger wilderness, with wildlife encounters, open-air dining and quiet moments in the African bush
From seven courtyards to period furniture, explore how Bari Kothi transformed from a forgotten palace into a heritage hotel in Bengal
From village food traditions and forest walks to local crafts and cultural encounters, wildlife holidays across India are offering travellers more ways to connect with the landscapes beyond the safari
At these five hotels, the way to your room winds through Alpine lakes, climbs towards glaciers, crosses island waters or descends into forgotten mines. Here, the journey is no mere prelude to the stay, but rather it is where the story begins
Discover Rifugio Capanna Regina Margherita, Italy’s highest mountain refuge at 4,554 metres, and learn how to plan an overnight stay
Explore Taipei, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur after dark with this guide to three famous night markets and nearby hotels
Discover the secret escape tunnels beneath The Grand Hotel Taipei, including a concrete slide, winding passages and the history behind their construction