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Where The Wild Leads: Hilton Yala’s Vision For Nature-Led Luxury In Sri Lanka
General Manager Gitanjali Chakravathri on designing a resort around the wilderness, curating meaningful safaris, and redefining luxury at the edge of Yala National Park
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Check In Where Trains Once Departed: Inside The World’s Most Remarkable Station Hotels
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
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What Started As A Retirement Dream Became A Wildlife Hospitality Success Story
Anil Agarwala shares how a private retreat in Pench evolved into Tathastu Resorts, now spanning India's top wildlife destinations
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Where Wellness Becomes A Way Of Stay: India’s Hotels Beyond The Spa Menu
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
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Beyond The Skyline: How Shangri-La Colombo Is Redefining The Modern City Escape
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
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Beyond The Beach: How Shangri-La Hambantota Is Shaping Slow Travel In Sri Lanka
General Manager Refhan Razeen on wellness, weddings, wildlife, and why Hambantota is emerging as one of South Asia’s most compelling leisure destinations
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10 Heritage Hotels In India That Offer A Royal Experience
Step into India’s royal past with these stunning heritage hotels, where palaces, forts, and colonial landmarks offer regal stays and timeless luxury
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From The Latest Issue: Where Guests Become Family
Homestays are reshaping travel through local experiences, slower living and meaningful connections with communities
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A Riverside Himalayan Escape At The Glasshouse On The Ganges
Escape the NCR heat at The Glasshouse on The Ganges, a secluded Neemrana retreat near Rishikesh offering wellness, adventure, and riverside luxury
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World Environment Day 2026: How India’s Hotels Are Rewriting The Rules Of Sustainability
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
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A Contemporary Luxury Address On Sri Lanka’s South Coast
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
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The Slow-Stay Map: Wellness Retreats Shaping A Different Kind Of Travel
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
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How Barefoot Luxury Stays Are Blurring The Line Between Five-Star Comfort And Untouched Natural Beauty
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
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Inside Wildflower Hall, Shimla: A Former Colonial Residence Turned Himalayan Retreat
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
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Inside India’s Destination Wedding Hotels: Palaces, Forts, And Mountain Retreats That Set The Stage
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
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From The Latest Issue: A Coastal Journey From Chennai To Puducherry With The Residency Towers
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
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The World’s Largest Healing Dome Opens In Kerala: Why Travellers Are Choosing Tulåh Clinical Wellness
From personalised health programmes to the spectacular Sonorium, this new Kerala sanctuary offers a deeply transformative wellness experience
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Goa Gets A New Wellness Address With Villa Raag By Kairali
Located in Agonda Beach, Villa Raag blends Ayurveda, yoga, privacy, and coastal luxury for wellness travellers
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This Heritage Hotel Near Jodhpur Offers A Different Side Of Rajasthan
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
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India’s Newest Palace Hotel Is A Lesson In Crafty Opulence
Fairmont Udaipur is scale, spectacle, and luxury moulded together into a destination wedding retreat
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Beyond The Room: What Travellers Want From Hotel Stays In 2026
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
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The Leela’s Latest Address In Coorg Is Built Around Wellness And Wilderness
Spread across 76 acres near Madikeri, The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary blends wellness, luxury and the Western Ghats
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Wake Up In The Coffee Fields: The Charm Of Coorg’s Plantation Escapes
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
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Sleeping The Japanese Way: A Guide To Ryokan Stays Across Japan
Ryokans offer a quiet alternative to modern hotels in Japan, built around tatami rooms, seasonal meals, and hot spring baths. This guide explores some of the country’s most notable stays, from remote river retreats to historic temple inns
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10 Most Beautiful Cliffside Hotels In The World
From Amalfi Coast hideaways to Bali’s oceanfront retreats, explore the most breathtaking cliffside hotels around the world for your next luxury escape
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The Best Safari Lodges In Tanzania For An Unforgettable Journey
Discover Tanzania’s most exceptional safari lodges, from the Serengeti plains to remote private reserves. Combining world-class wildlife, refined comfort and unforgettable settings, these stays offer the ultimate African safari experience
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There’s More To Haridwar Than What Meets The Eye: Varun Bajaj
At Amrit Bhawan, director Varun Bajaj is reimagining Haridwar beyond pilgrimage. Through village visits, rose harvesting, and immersive local experiences, he reveals a more intimate side of the city shaped by landscape, culture, and the Ganga
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Rooted In The Wild: How Anand Shekhawat Created A Lodge That Belongs To Sariska
Anand Shekhawat on why true sustainability begins with people, local land, and hospitality that feels human