EDITOR'S LETTER:
This month really feels like the start of something new – beyond the usual ‘back to school’ and ‘back to business’ September feeling. This year, there’s an extra crackling undercurrent of excitement as the world rights itself post-pandemic – as if Q4 holds all the cards for a new era of possibility and potential.
An indicator of what the future holds is, of course, determined by what countries are doing with their borders. It was back in January 2020 that I travelled to Phuket to stay at the ultra-luxurious Layan Residences by Anantara, having sat on the story since then waiting for Thailand to re-open. Like many, Thailand employed a staggered border opening strategy and I’m happy to say that Phuket is now open to vaccinated travellers (some caveats in place, of course), meaning I can finally share my Anantara experience with you.
Whatever travel you have up your sleeve this month, enjoy it!
Emily Baxter-Priest
