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Sunset rituals: A Venetian Aperitivo at LPV bar

Where every Venetian evening begins with conversation, craftsmanship and a perfectly poured cocktail. Some cities are explored through monuments, others through museums. Venice, however, reveals its soul one aperitivo at a time. As the golden light settles over the lagoon and boats glide past centuries-old palazzos, locals gather for a ritual that is far more… Continue reading Sunset rituals: A Venetian Aperitivo at LPV bar

Chasing Alpine Strawberry Trails in Italy’s Val Venosta

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Where mountain air, sustainable farms and extraordinary strawberries create unforgettable summer memories. Every destination has a flavour that lingers long after the journey ends. In Italy’s Val Venosta, nestled between dramatic Alpine peaks and lush orchards, that memory arrives in the form of a strawberry. Perfectly heart-shaped, brilliantly red and bursting with sweetness, the valley’s… Continue reading Chasing Alpine Strawberry Trails in Italy’s Val Venosta

The Coconut Grove Review: A boutique escape where slow Goa still exists

Where Slow Goa Still Exists. As DAG India celebrates its first anniversary, we return to South Goa, where Coconut Grove offers a boutique escape defined by tropical charm, heartfelt hospitality and the luxury of slowing down. Goa has always been a destination of contrasts. One side thrives on beach clubs, bustling cafés and nights that… Continue reading The Coconut Grove Review: A boutique escape where slow Goa still exists

THE PRANA RESORTS: Property Review

An experience shaped by nature, adventure, and your own rhythm. There’s a certain shift you feel when the chaos of the city begins to fade in your rear-view mirror, a quiet anticipation of something slower, more meaningful. At The Prana Resort, that transition isn’t gradual; it’s immediate. From the moment you enter, the experience feels… Continue reading THE PRANA RESORTS: Property Review

Slow & Small: Micro breaks that matter for the modern traveller

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In an age where every week feels overscheduled and every month arrives faster than the last, the greatest luxury Indians are seeking isn’t a long vacation; it’s a small, intentional pause. The rise of the micro-break has reshaped end-of-year travel, pushing more people to explore shorter, quieter escapes planned just weeks in advance. These aren’t… Continue reading Slow & Small: Micro breaks that matter for the modern traveller

The Art of Guest Experience: How human warmth is redefining luxury hospitality

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Luxury travel has always been shaped by architecture, design and destination. Yet frequent travellers know something that never quite makes it to glossy brochures. The best part of a stay often has nothing to do with the infinity pool or the thread count. It lives quietly in the small human gestures that unfold at the… Continue reading The Art of Guest Experience: How human warmth is redefining luxury hospitality

THE NEW COOL

From Spa Sundays to Off-Grid Retreats, Post-Pandemic Living Has Hit the Brakes—And Found Bliss in the Stillness If the 2010s celebrated hustle, deadlines, and constant motion, the years after the pandemic have taught us the opposite: the power of pause. Somewhere between home workouts, sourdough starters, and Zoom fatigue, the world discovered that stillness can… Continue reading THE NEW COOL

Salcette Beach Resort, Colva: Quiet comfort on Goa’s laid back shoreline

Colva has long been one of South Goa’s most familiar beaches, but tucked just off its lively stretch is a resort that prefers calm over chaos. Salcette Beach Resort doesn’t announce itself loudly. Instead, it blends into the coastline with a quiet confidence offering travellers a stay that feels unhurried, comfortable, and refreshingly simple. Located a short… Continue reading Salcette Beach Resort, Colva: Quiet comfort on Goa’s laid back shoreline

Chasing Quiet Roads: A 7-Day South India Journey With the Isuzu Hi-Lander

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Women’s Day Special | Off-Road Test Review: Embracing Adventure with the MG Gloster Blackstorm Edition, the Gothic-themed Rival to Toyota Fortuner

Exploring Stealthy Adventures: Women’s Day Off-Road Test Drive with the MG Gloster BlackStorm Edition Photographs by: Navin Buran The Stealthy BlackStorm EditionAs a long-time admirer of the Toyota Fortuner and more recently, the Jeep Meridian, I’ve developed a keen interest in exploring full-size SUVs in the market. Just as this curiosity peaked, MG contacted us… Continue reading Women’s Day Special | Off-Road Test Review: Embracing Adventure with the MG Gloster Blackstorm Edition, the Gothic-themed Rival to Toyota Fortuner