The Conscious Luxury Issue

February 2026

The notion of luxury is changing. No more is it about ostentation; instead, luxury now whispers its presence. It envelopes the air in languid and slow discoveries, beckons you to savour intimate experiences, and lets you immerse yourself in stories, culture, and cuisines.

Our Cover Story this month highlights this—come with us as we discover Gstaad sans any electronic devices and online bucket lists; cherish a meal at the very exclusive NAAR in Kasauli, where the Himalayas are celebrated not just through the local produce but by embracing an entire ethos of mindfulness; savour the experience of sampling
peaty malts in Islay, home to nearly 10 distilleries; and check out a few celeb-approved handbags that denote understated luxury.

Carrying the theme further, we travel to Jaisalmer, a city that offers the rare luxury of quiet reflection. In Mind, we shine a spotlight on the revival of the regal Parsi Gara and how it is being adapted to appeal to a wider audience. And in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a region replete with wellness treatments that draw inspiration from the surroundings, we explore luxury therapies designed to help you reset and relax. Elsewhere, celebrity fitness instructor Yasmin Karachiwala talks about the importance of recovery and rest in any fitness regime.

Embracing the finer things in life, at your own pace and time, is true luxury. And our brand-new bespoke Boeing 787-9, with custom-made design interiors, calls for just that. A truly luxurious experience in the skies, so you can relax and read us in the air! Also enjoy our refreshed beverage and food menu on international routes and experience culinary delight as you cruise at 35,000 feet.

Comfort and the warmth of luxurious hospitality—whether on the ground or in the air—that is our promise to you.
Happy reading!