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Portugal Wine Hotels: 5 Luxury Stays For The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience
From Porto’s historic Port lodges to vineyard estates overlooking the Douro, these luxury hotels put Portuguese wine at the centre of the stay, with cellar visits, tastings, winemaker experiences and some of the valley’s finest bottles
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6 New Luxury Hotels And Resorts Opening In India
From a new Leela in Sikkim and a Taj resort in Lonavala to luxury safari lodges in Jawai and Ranthambore, these upcoming hotels are adding fresh addresses to India’s luxury travel map
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Rameswaram Is Getting A New Taj. Here’s What To Expect
IHCL has signed a 300-key Taj hotel in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Here’s what to know about its location, facilities, beach access and connectivity.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts To Bring voco To Kanatal In 2030: Know All About The Location, Rooms And Nearby Attractions
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its voco brand to Kanatal with a 92-key mountain resort, offering travellers a new base for exploring Uttarakhand’s hills, forests and wellness experiences
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Delhi’s Humayunpur Makes World’s 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods List For 2026
Delhi’s Humayunpur has landed at No. 16 on Time Out’s 2026 list of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, recognised for its Northeast Indian food, Asian eateries, independent shops, nightlife and strong community character
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5 Cities That Define Portugal And The Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss In Each
Portugal’s cities each tell a different story, from Lisbon’s fado-filled lanes and Porto’s port wine cellars to Coimbra’s university traditions, Évora’s Roman past and Braga’s grand religious heritage
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The Science Behind Cocktail Glassware: The Glass Matters As Much As The Drink
Discover the science behind cocktail glassware and learn how martini, coupe, margarita, shot, highball and lowball glasses shape aroma, temperature, carbonation, and flavour
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Belarus Opens E-Visa Access To Indians As Direct India Flights Are Planned
Belarus opens e-visas to Indian passport holders and plans direct Minsk flights to Mumbai and Goa, making travel more accessible
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The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
The Oscars of the hotel industry were revealed at a glittering ceremony in Paris, where The 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiled its elite rankings. The Iconic Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai was the only Indian property to make the coveted list
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Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
Dubai’s Global Village returns on October 14 for its 31st season, bringing cultural pavilions, global food, shopping, rides and live entertainment. Here’s what to expect, how much tickets may cost and what Indians need to know before visiting
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Egypt Leads Middle East Travel Rankings As India Retains Second Place In 2026
Wego’s 2026 travel rankings put Egypt first and India second, while Pakistan, China and Nepal emerge among the biggest gainers
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The Banjara Trail: Chambal Gin Takes A Detour To The Western Ghats
Chambal Gin’s latest limited-edition expression swaps the rugged ravines of Madhya Pradesh for the lush botanicals of the Western Ghats, with orange, hibiscus and kokum lending the gin its distinctive rani-pink hue
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The Story Of Kainchi Dham, The Spiritual Retreat That Drew Steve Jobs And Zuckerberg
Explore Kainchi Dham, its connection with Neem Karoli Baba, famous visitors, spiritual legacy, access, timings and best time to visit
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Durga Puja 2026: Where To Stay For Pandal Hopping In North Kolkata
Planning Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata? Here are three luxury hotels that offer convenient access to North Kolkata’s iconic pandals and neighbourhoods
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Inside The Sen, A Four-Suite Retreat Near Lansdowne Built Around Forests, Village Life And Pahadi Food
At Nakul Sen’s four-suite retreat near Lansdowne, the experience moves between design, village life, forest walks, streamside meals and Pahadi food
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Rajasthan’s Traditional Musical Instruments You Should Know
Hear Rajasthan through the people who have carried its music for generations. From the Dholak and Khartal to the Sarangi and Ravanahatha, these traditional instruments bring its folk songs, stories, and celebrations to life
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World’s Most Walkable Cities For 2026 Revealed, Córdoba In Spain Takes The Top Spot
From Córdoba and Sarajevo to Nagasaki and Victoria, these are the world’s most walkable up-and-coming cities for 2026
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A New Art Address In Fort: KYNKYNY Makes Its Mumbai Debut
Explore KYNKYNY’s new Mumbai gallery, where contemporary Indian art meets Burma teak, brass details and a nearly century-old heritage building
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Tokyo’s Narita Airport Is Bringing Back Free Layover Tours. Here’s Where You Can Go
Got a long layover at Tokyo’s Narita Airport? From a 1,000-year-old temple and Edo-era streets to sake breweries and rural cycling, free guided tours will let international transit passengers explore six destinations near the airport
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Noosa Everglades: Explore Australia’s River Of Mirrors
The Noosa Everglades is more than the famous “River of Mirrors”: it is a connected catchment of lakes, wetlands, forests, and waterways that reveals another side of Queensland’s Noosa region
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Ganesha Around The World: 7 Countries Where The Elephant-Headed God Is Revered
Ganesha has travelled far beyond India through trade, religious exchange, and migration. These countries reveal how the elephant-headed god took on distinctly local forms of worship
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From Giant Idols To Family Rituals: 5 Ways India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi takes different forms across India. Explore how Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana celebrate the festival
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why Devotees Send Wedding Invitations To Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Inside Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple is known for its three-eyed idol and the tradition of sending the first wedding invitation to Lord Ganesha
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Inside Türkiye’s Cave Churches: The Christian Heritage Hidden In Cappadocia
Beyond Cappadocia’s balloons and fairy chimneys lies a Byzantine world carved into volcanic rock. From Göreme’s frescoed sanctuaries to the churches of Ihlara and Soğanlı, these spaces preserve the region’s extraordinary Christian past
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Irezumi: The History And Meaning Of Japan’s Traditional Tattoos
From Edo-era punishment and ukiyo-e to yakuza associations and modern tattoo culture, irezumi has a complicated history. Here’s how Japan’s traditional tattoo art developed and what its most recognisable motifs mean
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Golden Quadrilateral: 7 Must-See Stops On This Epic Road Trip
Planning a Golden Quadrilateral road trip? Here are seven stops worth adding, from Varanasi and Vizag to Udaipur and Rajasthan
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A Greek Ship From The Age Of Plato Still Rests Beneath The Black Sea
More than 2,000 metres below the Black Sea, an ancient Greek merchant vessel has survived for millennia thanks to the oxygen-free waters surrounding it
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Where Paintings Sing: Bengal’s Patua Tradition
The Patuas of Bengal have preserved stories across generations through Patachitra scrolls, turning folk art into a living tradition of colour, performance, and memory