One of the great experiences when visiting any foreign destination is being able to take part in one or more of that place’s timeless traditions. When that tradition happens to revolve around really great good, then that experience can become even more memorable and truly special. Discover one of the world’s most unique ceremonial meals – Megibung.

Conde Nast Traveler has called Goa’s stunning coastline on the world’s sexiest beaches. For decades, this sun-drenched strip of white sand has attracted the world’s most adventurous travelers. In December this year, a sexy new sanctuary opens its doors, unveiling the first new boutique resort to open here in years.

“It’s not easy being green,” admits Frederic Simon, the managing director of Singapore-based Alila Hotels & Resorts. He’s referring to the complications that delayed the opening of Alila Villas Hadahaa, the company’s first outpost in the Maldives.