Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

Travel + Leisure South Asia, a stylish and authoritative guide for today’s global traveler, offers stunning photography, incisive commentary, vivid narratives and practical travel information with a strong emphasis on Asia. From the best spa’s to the tastiest street food, from the most luxurious resorts to the hottest rooftop bars, from the latest restaurants to the region’s top designers, from the quietest beaches to the busiest shopping streets – Travel + Leisure South Asia delivers, month after month.

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PLAN AHEAD • Get a jumpstart on your travels for 2024 by planning in advance.

10 Transformative Holidays to Inspire Your New Year • As the year draws to a close, we’re already looking at new beginnings. Here’s a list of rejuvenating holidays, spiritual retreats, cultural immersion, and ecotherapy programmes across the world to ensure that you’re ready to start the new year with renewed perspective and enthusiasm.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY • Say cheers to the festive season with special stay packages and gourmet spreads at Le Méridien New Delhi.

FOOD TRAIL • Include these stops in your San Francisco itinerary to get a taste of its amazing food culture.

Festive Delights • Seasonal food and drinks along with live music mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations at JW Marriott Goa.

DESTINATION WEDDING • Picturesque landscapes, a tranquil setting, and bespoke facilities make Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur a dream wedding destination.

Lake View • Prime location, dining and wellness facilities, and views of Ulsoor Lake make Conrad Bengaluru a convenient luxury destination in the city.

REHAB IN THE ALPS • With its breathtaking location and luxurious setting, Clinic Les Alpes in Switzerland is more than just a conventional rehab centre.

ADELAIDE ON MY PLATE • Sustainable wineries, innovative gin distilleries, and mouth-watering modern Australian fare lead the way in and around this South Australian city.

Arabian nights • Heritage and hospitality walk hand in hand in Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh. Travel+Leisure India & South Asia lands in the heart of the desert with cover star Jacqueliene Fernandez to unearth Saudi Arabia’s historical secrets, cultural charms, and commitment to sustainability.

“ The warmth and hospitality of the people of Saudi have left a lasting impression on me.” • Actor JACQUELIENE FERNANDEZ believes that variety is the spice of life. She is also a global citizen—born and raised in Bahrain, studied in Sydney, and worked in Sri Lanka and India. In a chat with Simrran Gill, the actor spills the beans on her connection with the Middle East, facing criticism, and her foundation YOLO.

INDIA’S BEST AWARDS 2023 • Celebrating its 12th year, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s annual gala, India’s Best Awards, continues to recognise excellence in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle industry. Our distinguished winners emerge from the choices made by you, our readers, through a dynamic online voting process. Join us in felicitating the outstanding hotels, destinations, airports, airlines, cruises, and brands that have won the hearts of both our readers and the jury.

CALIFORNIA DREAMING • The state of California, in the United States, is best explored by road along the Pacific Coast Highway. On a summer holiday in the country, Pallavi Mehra discovers the state’s surreal landscapes.

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