COVETABLES 24 Holiday Marvels For that impossible-to-please person, there’s always the pleasure of giving a hard-to-find gadget, a limited-edition watch, or a genuine walnut games table for chilly days ahead. SPLURGE WATCH 36 What to do, what to see Put the ‘M’ back into motorsports with the all-new BMW X6 M, embrace Nirav Modi’s ‘elastic’ diamond bracelets, and mingle with the directors at the Napa Valley film fest, FASHION 52 The search for the best We speak to Sachin Jain, president of Forevermark India, and uncover the real meaning of this diamond company’s latest international ad campaign. COVER STORY 42 A date with John Travolta Splurge catches up with the dashing Hollywood megastar in a rare, exclusive chat on his childhood love of airplanes, his car and watch collection, and a deep appreciation for his Indian fans. 46 Race to the finish line We went to the Reno Air Races in Nevada and saw first-hand the twists and turns of the world’s only pylon-racing event. We also met the daredevil, stunt-loving members of the Breitling Jet Team.