Hindustan Times
World-Class Travel

Revived savanna teems with giraffes, zebras, and rare black rhinos in a model of conservation success. Pristine trails and boat safaris offer intimate wildlife encounters.

Manta ray snorkels glide over coral atolls in the world's softest sands. Village stays immerse in Pacific customs.

Black sand beaches meet Road to Hana waterfalls and humpback whale waters. Haleakalā sunrise stuns.

Jagged peaks cradle alpine meadows for via ferrata and rifugio feasts. Lago di Braies mirrors drama.

Forbidden City's imperial might collides with futuristic skylines and hutong alleys alive with street food. Great Wall treks provide epic history hikes.

Volcanic hot springs and waterfalls carve "Nature Island" trails for hiking and diving. Boiling Lake offers surreal geothermal wonders.

Silk Road fortress walls enclose mud-brick minarets and slave markets frozen in time. Blue-tiled mosques glow at dawn.

Christ the Redeemer crowns Sugarloaf views over Copacabana samba beats. Favelas reveal resilient art.

Sacred red rock shifts hues at dawn, revealing Anangu stories in desert silence. Field of Light glows.

Rugged coasts meet Michelin-starred cuisine in a bilingual haven of pintxos and modernist architecture. Hidden coves and mountain hikes reveal unspoiled heritage.

Afro-Mexican rhythms pulse through beaches backed by lush sierras and turtle sanctuaries. Guelaguetza festivals ignite indigenous traditions.

Cable cars soar over reinvented barrios pulsing with salsa and street murals. Coffee fincas dot green hills.

French bastion's cobblestone streets host winter carnivals and maple forests. Whale watches thrill St. Lawrence shores.

Island trails weave temples and seafood shacks amid Jeju's volcanic craters. Hike to sunrise peaks.

Rainforest rims urban shores for Stanley Park bikes and Granville Island eats. Whale pods patrol.

Ancient ruins fringe turquoise bays where Ottoman history meets Black Sea breezes. Yachting and thermal springs add relaxed luxury.

Medieval cradle of Portugal boasts castle ramparts and azulejo-lined streets. Wine trails wind through verdant valleys.

Spanish forts blend with neon street food scenes and island-hopping gateways. Intramuros walks evoke colonial drama.

Bison roam fossil-rich canyons under endless skies, echoing Theodore Roosevelt's frontier. Stargazing rivals the cosmos.

Steel city's bridges frame riverside rebirth with murals, museums, and craft beer scenes. Inclines offer skyline views.

Kasbah ramparts overlook Atlantic surf beside Hassan Tower's minaret. Medina souks brim with crafts.

Onsen towns nestle rice terraces and Zao's snow monkeys. Sake breweries warm winter hikes.

Revitalized waterfront pulses with street art, maritime museums, and Wilberforce abolition history. Coastal paths link to moors.

Arctic Circle glow hosts design festivals and aurora hunts amid snowy forests. Sauna culture thrives.

Neon diners and roadside oddities trace Mother Road nostalgia across prairies. Retro motels dot the drive.