Deepali Nandwani
Editor
It is already the last month of 2022, and I am happy to note, as I end the year in Goa — my home of choice now — that travel is booming. Everyone I know is travelling or has exciting travel plans as the year ends on a high note.
Over 2022, as travel tentatively opened across the world, we weren’t sure how the segment will shape up. I am happy to note that the airports are teeming with people. I only wish airlines, and airports, would shrug off the hubris of the Covid years and get their act together.
But beyond that, what a year it has been. Goa, which was always open to tourists, except for a few tough months, is positively buzzing. We have been capturing this buzz for a while now and will continue to do so with our vibrant Trippin’ in Goa section. Log in for more of what you can do in the state known for stunning beaches and feni, but increasingly also for its heritage, culinary history, art festivals, and the new directions its food and drink landscape has taken.
I love how travellers are also exploring newer, offbeat destinations. We are watching Nagaland and Arunachal as destinations for 2023, as the tourism boards of the two North-eastern states get active and open-up new, untrammelled through routes.
In this edition of the newsletter, we bring you some exciting destinations and stories. There is Sariska, the other home to the tiger in Rajasthan. If you have been to Ranthambore, you know how undulating and serene Rajasthan’s forests are. The next time you are looking to holiday in the wild, take a break from Ranthambore and head to Sariska and to one of RARE’s beautiful properties.
For a bit of a hotel break, we head to Amaya Life in the hills of Kumaon, a mountain sanctuary in the lap of ancient forests. Not to forget our curtain raiser on Serendipity, Goa’s exciting art and music festival.
Keep exploring and stay on this exciting journey with us in 2023.