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Goodtimes, these are the good times, Leave your cares behind. These are the good times, Our new state of mind….” The lyrics of a disco classic titled ‘Good Times” by Chic released as far back in 1979 captures the joi de vivre that seems to be prevalent around us.

This world is making up for all those missed family reunions, subdued weddings and lost milestone celebrations. Luxury indulgences from homes to holidays continue to be in demand, despite the conversations of a jittery global economy in 2023. Globally, as the SIR luxury outlook report points out, the struggle is to get the right kind of listing which meets the ask of the discerning luxury buyer.

In India, we see a similar trend in the vacation home segment, especially in that of Goa. Further, luxury inventory is shrinking in the desirable addresses of the top cities nationally. New inventory will come but it takes time to build. Demand though will hold up with India poised to maintain a 6.5% plus GDP growth. Savvy HNI’s participating in our annual survey have said that they are looking at real estate as an asset class to beat these inflationary times and make reasonable gains over the next 12-24 months.

SAMIR SARAN Managing Partner, India Sotheby’s International Realty

With that positive mood, plan your summer jaunts and carry our summer edition with you; from expert advice for dressing up your vacation homes from a celebrity designer to the hidden gems of Goa, and must visit travel destinations such as Portugal, we promise you a lazy, languorous read.

MANISHA NATARAJAN Editor, Home & Art

By the time I finished editing and polishing this summer special I was already dreaming of a faraway place; sipping a strawberry daiquiri, in smashing resort wear designed by Shivan and Narresh, planning a home makeover with tips from Vinita Chaitanya! This edition aims to fill your vacation with things to see and do - historic museums of Mumbai, a delectable recipe from celebrity Chef Manish Mehrotra, an exotic destination Veyla Natai in Thailand. After all, when it comes to great experiences, “Ye dil maange more.”