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THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE AIRVISTARA.COM SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 7
OPEN FOR REFLECTION Timeless Destinations: Udaipur, Kashmir & Varanasi LOOKING INSIDE The Journey to Mindfulness
The Soul Issue GETTING TRAVEL-READY THE VISTARA GUIDE TO LONDON, COLOMBO & DUBAI
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section, Suitcase, and discover offbeat itineraries for London, Dubai and Colombo. As part of India’s bilateral transport bubble with the UK and the UAE, you can now fly Vistara, India’s only five-star airline, to and from London and Dubai.
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AS THE WORLD MOVES FORWARD, WE have to learn to introspect and rely on new ways to engage our senses. We should look at seeking inspiration from our surroundings and reflect, refresh and reset. 3 That’s what makes ‘The Soul Issue’ the perfect issue to debut the all-new Vistara inflight magazine. Through a revamped editorial format, your favourite travel companion has evolved to better reflect the aspirations of today’s global discerning While you plan your travels, let traveller. The digital-only (at present) our Escape section take you on a magazine features a brand-new rejuvenating and tranquil journey design and a contemporary approach through Udaipur, Kashmir and to travel, wellness and lifestyle. Be it Varanasi. To ensure that you travel holiday inspirations, local insights with confidence, we have made on a destination or the latest in food, concerted efforts for your well-being fashion and wellness, the new Vistara by introducing comprehensive safety 1 inflight magazine will help you protocols covering every touchpoint. London has an array of explore while keeping you abreast of In our endeavour to provide you wellness options, and is now connected by global trends. with an unmatched flying experience, Vistara as part of the As we take you on a journey of we have inducted two new aircraft in bilateral transport self-discovery, we hope this Soul our fleet: the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bubble between India Issue evokes a sense of comfort as deployed on long-haul and the Airbus and the UK you reset your mind and find peace A321neo on domestic routes. In 2 in the belief that there is hope, both fact, this issue gives you a first-hand Udaipur personifies around you and within. In this issue, experience of the fabled A321neo the main ethos of ‘The we have curated exceptional wellness aircraft and how it complements our Soul Issue’ experiences, easy guides to get world-class service. acquainted with some of your favourite We welcome your feedback, and 3 The new Airbus destinations and advice to make your we look forward to having you on A321neo dressed in environment—and your travels— board. Together, let’s make flying feel
LEAD IMAGE: Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock Pajor LEAD IMAGE: Vistara’s iconic livery more soulful. Dive into our new safe again.
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26 Opening Act London presents so many facets to explore, regardless of whether youʼre there for 48 hours or one week 42 Cover Story Udaipur can be the perfect destination to soothe your mind and soul 46 Canvas Street photographers are shining the lens on how humans interact with their surroundings, through frames that allow for introspection its enchanting water bodies 54 Wellness 14 Biohack guru S The Celeb Diary gives you tips on Superstar singer S how to reimagine your C decodes her environment to make it lockdown state of mind calmer and more peaceful 19 60 The fl avours Vogue The Last Word S C Ace WFH with these comfy yet N F has travelled the C video-conference-ready world, and hereʼs what she fashion creations looks forward to lockdown
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