Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
EDITOR’S NOTE
Come summers, and Cliff Richard’s Summer Holiday from the 1960s still strikes a chord.
After all, it is time for that annual family holiday! This issue of
Travel + Leisure India & South Asia is dedicated to making your family getaway the most memorable one yet, in every way possible. From the world’s top integrated resorts ( p. 10) that both, kids and adults, appreciate, to the world’s first cat museum for ailurophiles ( p. 68), this edition will help you plan the ultimate family vacation.
This month, we whisked away Sonakshi Sinha right before the release of her latest film, Kalank, to one of the best and biggest integrated resorts—Sands Resorts Macao. Both, The Parisian Macao and The Venetian Macao, are charming in their own ways ( p. 70). Also, Chennai Super Kings’ very own Chinna Thala, Suresh Raina, tells us about his travel plans beyond cricket and his idea of the perfect family vacay ( p. 28).
Speaking of taking time off for leisure, cruising is gaining popularity among travellers. Our package, Cruising 2019 ( p. 83), gives you the lowdown on the best cruises this year. My personal favourite is the Disney Cruise in the Bahamas ( p. 97). Closer home, we take you on a heritage trail of Mehrangarh Fort ( p. 52), and a stroll in Bhubaneswar ( p. 56), consciously immersed in local history, serves up a fascinating platter of temple food.
In the Wellness & Spas section, we give you a step-by-step guide to detoxing after you’ve had your epic summer outing
( p. 112). And starting this issue, our ‘Spa of the Month’ will take a well-known face to review one of the top spas in India ( p. 104).
So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and take off ’cause everybody needs a summer holiday!