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India’s luxury landscape is being quietly reshaped by a new kind of space—part club, part sanctuary, part cultural hub—where affluent urban dwellers are redefining how they work, unwind, and connect beyond the boundaries of home and office
Escape the daily grind and step onto the mat. A yogacation blends travel with deep mindfulness, offering the perfect space to unplug, recharge, and align your body and soul. Discover how a wellness retreat can completely transform your inner peace
Set between the ruins of Bhangarh and the forests of Sariska, Ajabgarh offers a different lens on Rajasthan, one where heritage, wildlife, and the Aravallis shape the experience as much as the stay itself
The Bhubaneswar property reflects a growing shift towards integrated hospitality experiences centred on dining, wellness and community
At SOM, Woods at Sasan's immersive retreat space, the journey starts from within
At Niraamaya Retreats Kumarakom, preventive wellness extends beyond Ayurvedic therapies and yoga sessions to village life, backwater cruises, local cuisine, and the unhurried rhythms of Kerala’s Vembanad Lake
Luxury hotels are evolving into fashion destinations, partnering with leading designers to create exclusive capsule collections that turn a stay into a style experience, where guests can shop limited-edition pieces
Discover six spectacular glasshouse hotels around the world, where floor-to-ceiling views bring nature right into your room
Experience riverfront wilderness in Kabini and forest-fringed island living in Havelock with Waterwoods resorts
General Manager Gitanjali Chakravathri on designing a resort around the wilderness, curating meaningful safaris, and redefining luxury at the edge of Yala National Park
From Edinburgh to Tokyo, once-busy railway stations have been reimagined as hotels. Grand halls, old platforms and historic façades now frame stays where the journey is part of the experience, not just the arrival
Anil Agarwala shares how a private retreat in Pench evolved into Tathastu Resorts, now spanning India's top wildlife destinations
From Himalayan palace estates to coastal retreats and restored forts, wellness stays now offer structured programmes in Ayurveda, fitness, nutrition and mindfulness designed for deeper, lasting change
General Manager Andreas Streiber on Colombo’s rise as a lifestyle destination, the growing Indian market, culinary experiences, and why city hotels are becoming cultural hubs
General Manager Refhan Razeen on wellness, weddings, wildlife, and why Hambantota is emerging as one of South Asia’s most compelling leisure destinations
Step into India’s royal past with these stunning heritage hotels, where palaces, forts, and colonial landmarks offer regal stays and timeless luxury
Homestays are reshaping travel through local experiences, slower living and meaningful connections with communities
Escape the NCR heat at The Glasshouse on The Ganges, a secluded Neemrana retreat near Rishikesh offering wellness, adventure, and riverside luxury
India’s leading hotels are redefining luxury through measurable sustainability, from solar power and water recycling to zero-plastic systems. Here’s a look at properties where high-end stays come with a significantly lighter environmental footprint
Eduard Sarton, General Manager of Radisson Collection Resort, Galle, on creating a modern luxury destination rooted in Sri Lanka’s culture, coastline and sense of place
India’s staycation landscape is shifting towards slower escapes where time, space and setting matter as much as comfort. From Himalayan estates to forest wellness retreats and urban palaces, these stays are redefining what it means to truly pause
Barefoot luxury is reshaping modern travel, blending high-end comfort with a lighter, more natural way of living. From jungle hideaways to island retreats, it focuses on simplicity, sustainability, and experiences that feel deeply connected to place
There are places that feel suspended between history and landscape. High above Shimla at 2,515 metres, Wildflower Hall sits in cedar forest, once home to Lord Kitchener, now a mountain retreat of quiet rooms, wide views and slow days
India has become a leading destination for hotel weddings, where palaces, forts, and hill estates turn celebrations into multi-day experiences set against heritage architecture, dramatic landscapes, and carefully curated hospitality
From the charged streets of Chennai to the slower rhythms of Puducherry, this journey moves between city and coast, following a shift in pace as much as place
From personalised health programmes to the spectacular Sonorium, this new Kerala sanctuary offers a deeply transformative wellness experience
Located in Agonda Beach, Villa Raag blends Ayurveda, yoga, privacy, and coastal luxury for wellness travellers
Forty kilometres from Jodhpur, a 300-year-old ancestral home has become one of Rajasthan's most compelling places to stay. Chandelao Garh is not trying to be a resort. That is entirely the point
Fairmont Udaipur is scale, spectacle, and luxury moulded together into a destination wedding retreat
In 2026, hotel stays are being reshaped by travellers who expect more than a room. From personalised tech and quieter luxury to wellbeing-led design and seamless service, guests want stays that feel intuitive, immersive, and tailored
Spread across 76 acres near Madikeri, The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary blends wellness, luxury and the Western Ghats
Plantation stays in Coorg offer immersive escapes set within working coffee estates. Blending heritage bungalows, villas and homely retreats, they invite travellers to slow down and experience life shaped by nature, mist, and coffee culture