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Certain kinds of hotels and holidays appeal to certain kinds of people. City bums love the contemporary feel of a hotel, nature-lovers love the overwater villas. We talk about different kinds of hotel decors that exist in the world By: Soumya Jain Luxury hotels come in a variety of sizes, shapes and designs. Some our smaller, boutique properties, others are large, mammoth sized creations. Along with the size, the décor of the hotel also helps define the vibe the property wants to give, and the kind of vacationers or tourists it wants to invite to its folds. Locational attributes also define the style of the hotel. Island hotels are more tropical, airport hotels more basic. We talk about some common kinds of hotel designs and hotels that exemplify them. The Island Look Island hotels look like they come from a dream. One of the most apt examples is St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. It’s villas with private pools and surrounded by lush flora and fauna make it an

A stunning tome personifying the extraordinary life of Farah Khan Ali, ‘A Bejewelled Life’ has garnered much recognition world over By: Soumya Jain Coming from a Bollywood family, Farah Khan Ali is more than just that. She is a designer, a traveller, and an artist. A true connoisseur of nature and beauty, Ms. Khan has never restricted herself to the expectations of others, the trends or the industry. Recounting some of her experiences and designs, Farah Khan Ali recently launched her coffee table book, ‘A Bejewelled Life’. From the get go, the book has been receiving much support from popular media. From luxury blogs to luxury magazines in India to international media, many reviews have come forth, praising the book for its style, writing, design and some incredible photography! ‘Farah Khan – A Bejewelled Life’ is divided into five chapters. The first is ‘Fluidity’, describing the designer’s spirituality, her metamorphosis, and the way she has been reinventing herse