Travel + Leisure India & South Asia December 2022

OUR DECEMBER ISSUE is extra special. For the first time this year, we have a flip issue celebrating two very diverse aspects of travel. One half of the magazine presents all the winners from the 11th edition of the readers’ choice Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022, and T+L Champions who beat all odds to drive their passion and belief. They are an inspiration to many and true to T+L India & South Asia’s motto of #GoingPlaceswithPeople. The other half of the magazine rejoices in the spirit of the season. With the wedding season in full swing, we take Athiya Shetty to one of the most popular wedding destinations in India—Udaipur—where she plays the role of a beautiful bride (p. 40). In our other stories, we continue our Road to…

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MASTERCLASS IN GRILLING WITH CELEBRITY CHEF VICKY RATNANI On October 28, 2022, team Travel + Leisure India & South Asia and members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless landed in the City of Joy for a Masterclass in ‘Grill-o-Logy’ with celebrity chef Vicky Ratnani at Novotel Kolkata. Cascades, the poolside restaurant of the hotel, was the venue for the evening exclusively for the members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme. Grilling alongside Ratnani was chef Neelabh Sahay, F&B Director of Novotel Kolkata. Ratnani introduced the guests to global grilling techniques with some local ingredients—on his menu were delicacies such as Grilled Sweet Potato Medallions, Grilled Naga Pineapple, and more. Chef Neelabh introduced the guests to ‘modern Kolkatacuisine’. Itwasaneveningto remember for culinary enthusiasts in Kolkata and the members of ALL…

THE BRAND-NEW Novotel Mumbai International Airport, located close to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, is all set to open its doors. The property is a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience, and provides easy access to the city’s travel lifelines including the Western and Eastern Express Highways. The hotel brings distinct elements of the city together with its contemporary aesthetic and exquisite charm. Featuring 268 remarkable rooms, the hotel provides abundant personal space. The ultra-contemporary bathrooms feature a glass-enclosed rain shower, an opulent bathtub, and deluxe bath amenities. A 43-inch LED smart TV, high bandwidth Wi-Fi, a work desk with a multimedia panel, a mini fridge, and a tea/coffee maker are available across various room categories. The meeting and event spaces here span 1,533 square metres. Harbour Room located on…

KNOWN FOR ITS deep-rooted expertise, elegance, and performance, Longines recently celebrated its 190th anniversary. The company presented a series of three exclusive timepieces from The Longines Master Collection, a line reflecting the brand’s rich heritage. These exclusive watches are available in stainless steel and gold, and the 18-carat yellow gold and rose gold versions are presented in a limited, numbered edition of 190 pieces. They also stand out with their workmanship. Think grained anthracite, brushed grey, or sandblasted silver dial with a unique finish and delicately engraved Arabic numerals. While the elegant pink, gilt, or blued steel hands mark the passing hours, minutes, and seconds, the 40mm round case with classic lines houses a Longines exclusive calibre with a silicon balance spring, guaranteeing high-precision. The craftsmanship of the movement can be admired…

RENOWNED FOR ITS alpine meadows and striking beauty, Switzerland has long been on the list of Indian travellers. In order to give Indian travellers a peek into what the country has on offer, Switzerland Tourism has appointed Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra as its Friendship Ambassador. The sports star recently travelled to the country and experienced a customised holiday. The itinerary was tailor-made to appeal to his adventurous side and included activities such as canyon jumping, sky diving, jet boating in Interlaken, and a helicopter tour in Zermatt among other activities. It also included a trip to Geneva, where Chopra took a river rafting tour down to the iconic Lake Geneva to see the region’s famous landmark, the fountain of Jet d’Eau. “Switzerland is my favourite international holiday destination! You feel…