Sunday, May 20 2012


MD'S NOTE

"Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” – Euripides

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Vacations are a time to pack your little world and go travelling. The very thought of travelling conjures up images of beautiful places, happy people and freshness! It not only revitalises and rejuvenates but also brings you closer to your co-traveller (it could be your spouse, family or a complete stranger), giving you a new perspective on life. It’s immensely educative. When I travel, I attempt to learn a few things about the place and culture. And in retrospect, isn’t it a humbling experience too? For you learn that the world is so vast, that cultures are innumerable, that no matter how much you travel there’s always more to explore. At the same time, people everywhere are the same.

So when the jetsetters plan their trips, team ATELIER puts together a travel book. Our current issue, a travel special, tries to make your travelling plans more enjoyable. For instance, ‘Jet-Set Go’ caters to travellers of every spirit and humour; it gives you the ultimate destinations for adventure, indulgence, culinary tours and more. Explore breathtakingly beautiful island destinations Singapore and Philippines. Our columns on beauty and haircare help you stay beautiful in every weather and terrain. Some popular faces share what destinations they were fascinated by. And our various fashion shoots tell you what to wear and how.

Enjoy our interview of Diane von Furstenberg and conversations with actress-turned-author Diana Hayden, who makes some candid confessions. Get to know the princess of Bikaner better as she pens down her paternal lineage or read up on the inspiring story of Deepikaa Jindal, wife of India’s steel man, Ratan Jindal and owner of the steel décor brand Artd’inox. If you have a passion for wheels, you’ll definitely enjoy our Bugatti report or if you like water toys more, there’s our yacht of the month. You can also delve into the making of Cavalli wines from TommasoCavalli himself. I am sure you will find enough to keep you entertained on your journey.

Talking about journeys, our media house Creative Nest Media Pvt Ltd recently journeyed into its second year. Our team is immensely proud and at the same time humbled to receive words of appreciation by you, dear reader. But this is just the beginning, for there are miles to go before we keep the pen down.