Letter From The Editor: What To Expect In The November 2021 Issue

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Letter From The Editor: A Deep Dive Into The Middle East And Sonakshi Sinha’s Staycation At The Raddison Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik

The November 2021 issue explores the Middle East, Nashik, and many more destinations. P.S. Don’t forget to vote for India’s Best Awards 2021! By Aindrila Mitra

As countries open borders to international travel again, we journey to the Middle East in this issue. Discover the most unique eco-friendly experiences that the region has to offer; find out why Doha might be a model city for the future; meet the women introducing Cairo to travellers; take in the aroma of frankincense in Salalah, Oman; trace the culinary history of the Middle East and its influences on the world at large; and zero down on the wellness experience of your choice from our spa list from that part of the world.

Nashik — The coast of Oman between Salalah and Khor Ror

In the midst of all the festivities this time of year, we take our cover star, Sonakshi Sinha, for a staycation at the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik.

Middle East — Enjoying a view of the city from Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik, where we shot our cover for this issue.

Among our other stories, we embark on a journey to Kodaikanal to discover some of its hidden gems, explore the isolated island nation of Cuba through a vibrant photo essay, experience some soulful sound meditation in Kenya, and excavate legends in the historic city of Gondar, in Ethiopia.

A stunning sunset along Havana’s Malecón

As the voting for India’s Best Awards 2021 draws to a close this month, here’s your last chance to make your favourite contenders win, and while doing that win some exciting vacation vouchers yourselves. Visit iba.travelandleisureindia.in to cast your votes!