Founder's Note | Why I Disagree with Hotel Rankings?

Founder's Note | Why I Disagree with Hotel Rankings?

As an avid traveller, you might find yourself influenced by hotel rankings and best destination awards. But have you ever considered how these lists truly shape your travel choices? Our Founder, Keshav Arya, offers a refreshing perspective on these rankings, helping you see beyond the numbers to understand what truly makes a hotel or destination the 'best.'

The View | Discovering ‘Hidden India’ with the Tiger Princess of India— Dr. Latika Nath

The View | Discovering ‘Hidden India’ with the Tiger Princess of India— Dr. Latika Nath

Hidden India is a world-class, boutique, uber-luxe conservation travel and hospitality collection focusing on unique destinations, wildlife, culture, and wellness. The Raison d’être can offer personalized experiences à la carte, for the new age purposeful ‘Luxurian’.

Editor’s Note | The Biggest Attraction for Rich People—Other Rich People

Editor’s Note | The Biggest Attraction for Rich People—Other Rich People

The wealthy are often driven by a desire for exclusivity, seeking experiences and possessions unattainable to most by literally following the herd. This directionless competitive pursuit of status and superiority is distorting the genuine concept of luxury travel.

Editor's Note | Luxewashing: The Illusion of Luxury & What You Should Know About It

Editor's Note | Luxewashing: The Illusion of Luxury & What You Should Know About It

Have you felt disheartened after returning from a “Luxurious” vacation? Chances are you’ve been Luxewashed. Know everything about how hotels & influencers Luxewash, and how can you identify it to save you a big deal on time, effort and of course, money.

The View | Rise in the Shadows of Dolomites at Forestis

The View | Rise in the Shadows of Dolomites at Forestis

In this exclusive interview with the owners of Forestis Hotel—Stefan Hinteregger & Teresa Unterthiner, we delve into the inspirations and philosophy that brought this mountain retreat to life and the vision for travellers to sustainably relax and rejuvenate in the heart of nature.

Founder’s Note | “Sightseeing”—Why Do I hate it, Why I Still Do It, and What are the Alternatives

Founder’s Note | “Sightseeing”—Why Do I hate it, Why I Still Do It, and What are the Alternatives

Our Founder, Keshav Arya shares why we, himself included, religiously give into the wearing act of sightseeing, what makes it compulsive and how we can still pursue it healthily just by including some clever, more immersive experiences in our itineraries.

The View | Aman Founder, Adrian Zecha Shares Exclusive Details of Azumi Setoda, the Debut Hotel of his New Brand

The View | Aman Founder, Adrian Zecha Shares Exclusive Details of Azumi Setoda, the Debut Hotel of his New Brand

Planning a trip to Japan and want to venture beyond Tokyo and Kyoto? Azumi Setoda, harboured in the Seto Inland, should be your destination for an authentic Japanese hospitality experience. We interviewed its visionary founder, Adrian Zecha, to bring you exclusive insights about this remarkable new retreat.

The View | What is Great Service? Iconic Hotels Share Insights into How They Make Every Stay Special

The View | What is Great Service? Iconic Hotels Share Insights into How They Make Every Stay Special

We interview General Managers, Managing Directors, and Vice Presidents of Six Iconic Hotels to understand their perspective on defining and providing exceptional service—Here’s what they have to say!

Founder's Note | Alternatives for Over-Tourism Without Resorting To A Complete Ban

Founder's Note | Alternatives for Over-Tourism Without Resorting To A Complete Ban

Tourism brings huge amounts of revenue to a local community, but it also brings with it its own set of problems but the solution does not lie in a complete ban. Our Founder, Keshav Arya shares alternative strategies to look at before resorting to a complete ban.

The View | Resplendent Ceylon's MD, Malik J Fernando on the Future of Sustainable Luxury Tourism in Sri Lanka

The View | Resplendent Ceylon's MD, Malik J Fernando on the Future of Sustainable Luxury Tourism in Sri Lanka

In a delightful interview with tourism pioneer, Malik J. Fernando, Managing Director, Resplendent Ceylon, we get exclusives from his journey in Tourism and his enlightening views on the present and future of tourism in Sri Lanka.

The Self | Everything You Need to Know About Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine with Zulal

The Self | Everything You Need to Know About Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine with Zulal

To learn more about this distinctive method, we interacted with Dr. Mubaris Ahamed.T, TAIM Specialist at Zulal Wellness Resort to understand how TAIM is different from Ayurveda, its key elements and treatments and most importantly its long-term benefits.

The Self | Turkish Hammams: Decoding this Ancient Bathing Ritual with Peninsula Istanbul

The Self | Turkish Hammams: Decoding this Ancient Bathing Ritual with Peninsula Istanbul

Through an exclusive conversation with Irem Aldemir, Director of Spa at Peninsula Istanbul get enlightened with how this age-old bathing ritual has been redefined as a luxurious method of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Founder’s Note | Lakshadweep, Maldives and High Value Tourism

Founder’s Note | Lakshadweep, Maldives and High Value Tourism

If there is any similarity between the Maldives & the Lakshadweep it is only the fact they’re both Islands and nothing else. This is our Founder, Keshav Arya’s take on the whole Maldives-Lakshadweep debate and why these two destinations are incomparable and cannot be substituted for one another.

The View | The Secret is Out & We’ve Got All the Details

The View | The Secret is Out & We’ve Got All the Details

Soneva, one of the finest luxury and sustainable hospitality brands, has been secretly curating the next big destination that is sure to be everyone’s bucket list and is straight out of our dreams. We've been led to this long-kept secret by none other than the man himself, Sonu Shivdasani. Who wants the tea?

Founder's Note | You Asked for My Bucket List, I Delivered!

Founder's Note | You Asked for My Bucket List, I Delivered!

Consider this my open book moment—here I am, sharing my ultimate travel aspirations with you, spilling the beans on the destinations and adventures that have captured my imagination and inspired me to explore the world in style and with no bounds, whatsoever.

The Self | Discovering Wellness In and Out with the Chenot Method

The Self | Discovering Wellness In and Out with the Chenot Method

Travelling for one’s wellness has a whole new dimension with the Chenot Method at our disposal. While botanical walks and adrenaline-boosting experiences are at the core of meaningful travel, this is your sign to experience holistic wellness like none other.

Founder’s Note | Crack the Code: Expensive vs Luxurious Travel

Founder’s Note | Crack the Code: Expensive vs Luxurious Travel

If after every ‘expensive’ holiday, you return home with a big bill topped with a lingering sense of dissatisfaction because everywhere you travelled was either overrun or unjustifiably pricey, here's some food for thought to ensure this almost never happens again.

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