The best way to get to the Andamans is to fly into the islands’ capital, Port Blair, via Chennai – and the good news is that, now, no prior permit is needed for Port Blair; on arrival, someone merely writes down your passport details. You then take a 90-minute ferry from Port Blair.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited has expanded the Taj brand in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla. Positioned amid thick cedar forests and spread over two hectares, every nook and corner of the hotel offers mesmerising views of the mighty Himalayas.

Taj Connemara, South India’s oldest hotel reopens today after undergoing a year-long extensive renovation and redesign. Dating back to 1854, the hotel’s legendary history has been brought to life with fresh and modern sensibilities. Over a century old, the Taj Connemara is a proud relic of the colonial era and is named after Lord Connemara, the then-Governor of Madras.