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Tamara Leisure Experiences To Expand To 40 Properties Across India By 2030
From Kaziranga and Alleppey to Bodh Gaya and Bengaluru, know all about Tamara Leisure Experiences’ plans to expand its India portfolio by 2030
Adventure
How India’s Coastline Is Emerging As An Underwater Adventure Circuit
From the Andamans and Lakshadweep to Goa and Puducherry, India’s coastal destinations are coming together as a diverse underwater adventure circuit
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World Tourism Day 2026: How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Way India Travels
This World Tourism Day, three travel-tech leaders running an AI concierge, a corporate travel platform, and an itinerary planner explain what AI actually gets right in travel planning, and where a human still has to sign off
Places of Interest
From The Latest Issue: Finding Meaning In The Places We Marry
From Miami beaches and Seattle art galleries to courthouse weddings and road-trip honeymoons, explore how meaningful places can shape our wedding memories
India
World Tourism Day 2026: A Journey Through Sarnath Taught Me Why Travel Is More Than Sightseeing
In Sarnath, a journey through Buddhist heritage becomes an invitation to slow down, look closer and experience a place beyond the itinerary
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Royal Orchid Hotels Launches Regenta Place, Golden Castle In Baddi, With 43 Rooms, A Sky Bar, And Spa
Royal Orchid Hotels has launched Regenta Place, Golden Castle, Baddi, a 43-key hotel in Himachal Pradesh’s industrial hub, with contemporary rooms, all-day dining, a rooftop bar, event spaces, a pool, and spa
Adventure
From The Latest Issue: A Road Trip Along Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road
From Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road, a journey through Victoria reveals a state that's wild, welcoming and wonderfully laid-back
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Who Decides A Hotel Is 5-Star? Inside India’s Hotel Classification System
From room size and restaurants to staffing and accessibility, discover what hotels need to meet India’s official star classification standards
India
A First-Timer’s Guide To Jaisalmer: 8 Places And Experiences To Add To Your Itinerary
From Jaisalmer Fort and historic havelis to desert camps and local food, discover eight places and experiences to add to your first Jaisalmer itinerary
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6 Hotels That Push The Boundaries Of Architecture And Design
Discover six hotels where bold architecture is part of the stay, from Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to Zaha Hadid’s Morpheus in Macau
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The Muraka: How The Maldives Built A Hotel Beneath The Indian Ocean
The Muraka at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island was born from a question that seemed almost absurd: could someone actually sleep beneath the Indian Ocean? Its answer involved a 600-tonne structure, a crane ship, and a 180-degree view of the reef
International
Why This Spanish Village Is Still Blue Years After the Smurfs Came To Town
Once a traditional whitewashed village, Júzcar was painted blue for The Smurfs in 2011. The film left, the characters eventually disappeared, but the colour stayed
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'Cyclone' Arnab Travel Advisory: What Travellers Need To Know As Deep Depression Moves Inland
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam early September 24, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Here is what travellers need to know about its route, intensity, and travel impact
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Stay Surrounded By Picasso, Banksy And More At These 3 Art-Filled Hotels
Looking for an art-filled stay? These three hotels in Scotland, Bermuda, and Athens combine exceptional hospitality with impressive collections
OT Pours
A Pub Crawl Is Delhi's Newest Way To Experience Bars
From British pub-hopping traditions to India’s evolving nightlife, explore the history of pub crawls and why Delhi is embracing it as its latest social ritual
International
A Road Trip Through Wisconsin Led Me To The Best Of Madison And Milwaukee
From lakeside Madison to waterfront Milwaukee, a road trip through Wisconsin explores two cities shaped by culture, history, food and the outdoors
Responsible Tourism
7 Homestays In India Where The Experience Begins Outside Your Room
From working farms and forest trails to village looms, organic fields and community-led conservation, these homestays invite travellers to experience the landscapes, livelihoods and traditions that begin just beyond their doorstep
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Where To Stay In Wayanad For Coffee Estate Experiences, Forest Walks, And Slow Travel
If travel means following plantation trails, spotting birds at dawn, and walking beneath rainforest canopies, these Wayanad stays offer plenty of reasons to stay awhile
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Hotel Irada Bags Michelin Key: Inside India’s First-Year Wine Country Winner
Hotel Irada, a 32-room wine estate near Pune, has earned a One MICHELIN Key in its first year. From Parisian flea-market finds and vineyard suites to Nyāsa wellness and wine-led experiences, here’s what makes it special
News
6 Big Concerts Coming To Asia: Dates, Venues & What Indian Travellers Need To Know
From dates and venues to travel tips, here’s your guide to 6 upcoming Asia concerts worth planning a trip around
Places of Interest
This House In Nagaland Has One Foot In India And Another In Myanmar
In Longwa, Nagaland, the India-Myanmar border runs through the home of a Konyak chief
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Planning A Surfing Holiday In Varkala? These Stays Put You Close To The Action
Varkala’s dramatic cliffs, golden beaches and easy-going surf scene make it one of Kerala’s most appealing coastal escapes. From sea-facing resorts to Ayurveda retreats, these five stays keep you close to the waves
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From Fairmont Mumbai To The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, 12 Indian Hotels Added To The 2026 MICHELIN Guide
The 2026 MICHELIN Key selection expands in India with 12 new hotels, taking the country’s total to 47 properties across different kinds of stays
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Six Senses Vana In Dehradun Could Be Acquired By Chalet Hotels For INR 600 Crore
Chalet Hotels is reportedly negotiating to acquire Six Senses Vana for INR 600 crore, expanding its presence in India’s luxury wellness market
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India Changes Passport Rules For Children: New Validity, Fees, And What Parents Need To Know
India has changed the validity rule for passports issued to children below 15. The new five-year or age-18 rule replaces the earlier age-15 cut-off, while revised passport fees are already in effect
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Van Rāsa Kasauli Opens With 16-Key Luxury Retreat, Private Plunge Pools And Himalayan Views
Van Rāsa has opened in Kasauli as a 16-key boutique luxury retreat, pairing forest views and private heated plunge pools with Syāhi restaurant, Neer wellness facilities, and curated Himachali experiences
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Seclude Opens A 300-Year-Old Fort Near Delhi. Here Are More Fort Stays To Check Out
Seclude Fort Unchagaon is now welcoming guests to its 300-year-old heritage property, just two hours from Delhi-NCR. If you’re looking for a staycation steeped in history, here are more fort stays to consider
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West Asia Crisis Explained: Riyadh Missile Attack, Iran Tensions, And Flight Disruptions; Travel Advisory For Indians
West Asia remains on edge after a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh, renewed US-Iran tensions and disruption across regional air routes. Here is what is happening now, which flights are operating and what Indian travellers need to know