In an extraordinary turn of events, Home & Decor travel writer DEVANSHI MODY’s typical assignment to Morocco turned into an extensive three-month quarantine. Find out what happened and what the country has to offer in times of a pandemic.

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An avant-garde tap company in Northern Italy is also the home to Casa Fantini Lake Time, an intimate luxury boutique hotel overlooking Lake Orta, one of Italy’s unsung jewels. Welcome to paradise.

EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

It is almost impossible to feel stressed in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town. The blend of Franco-Asian history, culture and architecture, the glacial pace of life and calm of the Lao people create a retreat of an entire destination, rather than simply hotel or resort retreats. Escape for a long weekend and suddenly deadlines, pressures and plans seem blissfully far away.

Shift your exercise routine to sundown and you’ll beat the heat plus boost your fat burn and stamina. We’ve got all the safe-sweat tips and cool-gear picks for your new power hour.