Chennai

Captain’s Choice returns to India in October this year with an exclusive journey, The Spirit and Colours of India by Private Jet. From the majesty of the Taj Mahal to the ghats of the Ganges, India is a land of overwhelming spirit and energy. This exclusive journey travels by business class private jet, linking remote destinations on flight paths not offered by commercial airlines. With just 58 guests, The Spirit and Colours of India by Private Jet explores revered monuments and opulent palaces of this extraordinary southern continent.

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.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.