From Snow to Tokyo: Where to Go in Japan

From Shibuya’s rush to Kyoto’s hush, and Osaka’s late-night eats to Hokkaido’s powder peaks – here’s your guide to where to go in Japan. Deciding where to go in Japan can feel overwhelming – this is a country where ancient temples share skylines with futuristic skyscrapers, where you can ski world-class powder in the morning and soak […]

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Best of 2025: Save Up to A$8,000 on The Most Amazing Escapes of the Year

Dreaming of your next escape? Sun, surf, savings and more await with these exclusive escapes. This year’s hottest escapes are back and better than ever with ‘Best of 2025’. Holiday in the world’s most coveted destinations for less thanks to these offers with the biggest savings available – but be quick, they’re available for a […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Bali, Thailand & More

From the dazzling shores of the Maldives to the must-visit cities of Dubai and Hong Kong, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: ‘Best of’ is back and bigger and better than ever for 2025, with our top escapes from the […]

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Best of 2025: The Exclusive Access Only LuxPlus+ Members Unlock

Luxury Escapes’ biggest event of the year is here and the only way to get exclusive early access is with your LuxPlus+ membership. Something big is here and only LuxPlus+ members will be a step ahead of everyone else as Luxury Escapes’ ‘Best of 2025’ rolls out across December and January. Why? Because ‘Best of […]

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Melbourne to Malé: Why Our New Direct Flight is a Gamechanger

Introducing Australia’s first and only direct flight to the Maldives, exclusive to Luxury Escapes. Once-in-a-lifetime, flop-and-drop, postcard-perfect. The Maldives has many labels that capture its crystal-clear lagoons, overwater bungalows, and powder-white sands. But there’s one badge it hasn’t earned, until now: a stopover-free trip from Australia. There’s now a shortcut to paradise, as Luxury Escapes […]

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Pastries, Pools and Spas: This Singapore Hotel Does It All

COMO Metropolitan Singapore delivers a downtown sanctuary with TikTok-famous pastries, Michelin-starred bites, and the city’s largest COMO Shambhala spa. Orchard Road is loud, flashy and impossible to ignore – and then there’s COMO Metropolitan Singapore, quietly doing its own thing. Part of the new COMO Orchard destination, it blends rooms, restaurants, wellness spaces and fashion boutiques, so you can start the day with Cédric Grolet pastries, browse a […]

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The Perfect Family Holiday? Yas, Please

Family time at thrilling fun parks? Yas. Exciting race days at the F1? Yas. The world’s best retail therapy? Yas, Yas, Yas. If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is the answer. Known as the entertainment capital of Abu Dhabi, Yas is a manmade island packed with theme parks, waterparks, […]

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Why This Qantas Flight is the Quickest & Most Comfortable Route to LAX

We review Qantas’ direct economy service from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Choosing the right flight can transform a potentially arduous long-haul shift into part of the adventure. In economy on Qantas’ Melbourne to Los Angeles direct route, expect great food, entertainment and service along the way. The seat and the route Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Seat 43D on a […]

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How to Plan the Perfect California Road Trip

A drive up the Pacific Coast Highway promises bucket-list worthy coastlines, mountains and vineyards. Discover when, where and how long to go for. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada mountains, California on the open road is a spectacle. Dotted along the drive are small towns with movie-worthy backdrops, deserts, redwood forests, vineyards, beaches and mountains all at once. Here’s how to get the most out of your California road trip. The best length […]

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Why the Cathedral Invitational is the Ultimate Excuse for a Victorian Escape

Drives, dinners and country winners. Find out why Victoria’s most unique golf tournament is your next mini escape. The exclusive Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club covers more than 300 acres of family-owned farmland in Thornton, a small town on the banks of the Goulburn River in North East Victoria. It’s just two hours’ drive from Melbourne but feels a world away with its idyllic scenery and laidback vibe. This December, the world-class lodge and its course are set to host the Cathedral Invitational on December 9 […]

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12 Unmissable Things to Do in Perth

Australia’s sunniest city knows how to show you a good time — from island-hopping with quokkas to sunset wine sipping, here’s your hit list. Perth’s rare mix of big-city energy and relaxed coastal charm makes it one of Australia’s most underrated destinations. Between the Indian Ocean and the desert, it serves up everything from beaches […]