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.

Letter from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

ART ATTACK • Add a splatter of creativity and stroke of indulgence to your travels with these articles that spotlight art, artists, and exhibitions.

Follow the Artbeat: 10 Cities to Ignite Your Creative Fire • From classic masterpieces in world-renowned galleries to avant-garde installations in bohemian neighbourhoods, these 10 destinations are your gateway to a world of limitless creativity

Picture-Perfect Nuptials • With a charming combination of rustic and modern aesthetics, Namaste Dwaar resort is your answer to all wedding venue woes.

COMFORT IN THE SKIES • Singapore Airlines is redefining what in-flight service for passengers can look like.

JOURNEYS MADE BETTER • Experience the calm of Encalm’s exceptional airport hospitality.

HAVE A SEAT • A new museum spotlights a revered American design duo

A New Era Of Sustainable Design

OASIS OF CULTURE • What is it about this Saudi city that is creating curiosity in travellers, far and near, to experience its story first-hand? With 72 hours in AlUla, Samreen Tungekar finds the answers.

Renaissance Red • Want to paint the town red? Cherry, burgundy, and oxblood are the only shades you need

Loco for Cocoa • Embrace dark cocoa, cognac, coffee, and tans for a stylish season

Fostering Cultural Dialogues • Rajiv Kannan Menon’s eponymous art gallery in Los Angeles shines a spotlight on South Asian art. Samreen Tungekar caught up with him while he was in India to explore the contemporary art scene

Bright, Bold & Bountiful • This multifaceted American is an illustrious name in the world of design. But lately, it’s his foray into art that starts conversations—and highlights conservation. Shraddha Chowdhury digs deeper into the life and inspirations of Bill Bensley, unearthing his love for travel, animals, India, passion to protect rainforests, and more

Artistic Curation That Transcends Borders • Amin Jaffer is deeply committed to exploring the profound interconnectedness of artistic traditions and human creativity across cultures, borders, and centuries. Samreen Tungekar finds out about his current and forthcoming projects

Artful Indulgence • After making a mark in the artscape of Kolkata, Prateek and Priyanka Raja have brought their multidisciplinary approach to contemporary art to the shores of Mumbai. Mahima Shukla finds out how this gallery-cum-incubator works, from exhibition-making to knowledge creation

JOURNEY through the heart of ARABIA • At the cusp of the ancient and modern, Saudi gives a lesson in seamless juxtapositions. Bayar Jain maps some of the country’s cities that lead this transformation, all while clutching onto traditions.

The Artists’ Way • Walking along Japan’s Kiso Road to experience art is enriching, with both the body and mind feeling refreshed, finds Khursheed Dinshaw

Paella Palooza • Phorum Pandya finds herself in Valencia on World Paella Day, and dives into its history and present-day indulgence

A Million Shades of Red • Utah promises you a picture-perfect journey with stunning backdrops that have made it to the silver screen. Kiran Mehta invites you to experience these awe-inspiring backdrops and feel like a star

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