Luxury Travel

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE • “The tea fields throughout Sri Lanka have inspired me to drink more of this beneficial brew, and I plan on doing just that this Christmas break as I read this new, engaging issue from cover to cover.”

EDITOR’S NOTE • “My New Year’s resolution? To have more fun. I hope this issue inspires you to do the same.”

Luxury Travel

CONTRIBUTORS • Some of the talented writers whose inspiring stories feature in this issue

RAINBOW CONNECTION

IN THE KNOW • Travel happenings from around the world

LUXURY IN THE HOME • In your home, as you plan your adventures, be surrounded by beautifully designed pieces inspired by all corners of the globe

TRAVEL IN STYLE • Fashionably luxe looks to pack for your journey

TECH SAVVY • Luxe gadgets to take with you on your adventures – or to look forward to when you get home

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES • Immersive experiences and journeys created for genuine connection

DESIGN • Exceptional architecture and design from around the world

SUSTAINABILITY • Responsible, regenerative and eco-tourism initiatives

THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL • The concept of luxury continues to undergo transformation. Here are five key trends that are changing the face of travel

LUXURY travel gold list AWARDS 2024 • RECOGNISING THE WORLD’S BEST IN LUXURY TOURISM

Editor’s Choice

A peaceful interlude

explore • MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

KINGDOM COME • With its majestic mountain landscapes and unique, inspiring focus on collective happiness, a visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan will restore your weary soul

SWEET ESCAPE • The Hamptons might be known for its mega mansions, glamorous residents and see-and-be-seen mentality. But its idyllic landscape, village charm and dynamic dining scene make it forever priceless – whether you’re in the clique or not

SLICE OF PARADISE • Deep in the Indian Ocean is a tropical paradise where giant tortoises outnumber staff and guests, and where waters the colour of an Ice Mint await

CULTURAL QUEST • With its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, Sri Lanka never fails to dazzle. It’s particularly captivating on an immersive tour through the country’s Cultural Triangle

LITTLE ITALY • Visiting Italy often means conceding that your holiday will include crowds – all the crowds. But not in Ischia, an under-the-radar island offering the authentic Italian Mediterranean holiday you’ve been dreaming of

Buenos Aires Argentina • Buenos Aires – the raucous, vibrant capital of Argentina – once rivalled Paris for the beauty of its buildings and the sophistication of its citizens. Today, its Baroque and Neoclassical architecture and elegant living endures amid an array of colourful neighbourhoods that radiate out from the city’s beating heart (the Plaza de la República) in a riotous mix of exuberance, confidence and pride

FEAST FOR THE SENSES • Whether it is seeing the intricate zellige tilework, smelling the spices at the souks, hearing the call to prayer, tasting flavourful tagines or touching the supple leather used to make babouches (leather sandals), Marrakech awakens all the senses

linger • PLACES TO DWELL FOR THE DESIGN DILETTANTE

CYCLADIC HAVEN • On the untapped island of Folegandros, expertly-designed Gundari Resort offers a new style of raw, rugged luxury that’s a welcome departure from the blue-and-white template of years past

RITZ, GLITZ AND POWDER BLISS • At northern Japan’s Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, every whim is...