This Mayfair Hotel Feels Like a Private Pied-à-Terre

A stylish stay in Mayfair that brings fresh, understated luxury to central London’s Hanover Square. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair opened in June 2024 and has been quick to stake its claim as one of London’s most discreetly luxurious addresses. With just fifty suites, hand‑painted silk wallpaper in every corner, a 25‑metre subterranean pool, and a rooftop […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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How to Take Flight with Bugaboo

When travellers become parents, the first thing they promise is that a baby will not affect future travel plans. With the launch of Bugaboo’s Butterfly 2 ultra-compact travel pram, taking your young child with you on adventures is easier than ever. Made for travel as well as comfort, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 hits the perfect […]

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Brand New Luxury Escapes Boutique Opens in Sydney

Airline lounge-inspired luxury and a champagne bar: our new Westfield Bondi Junction concept store is ready for check-in. Following the success of Luxury Escapes’ Chadstone boutique in Melbourne, we’ve taken the experience Sydney-side with an all-new retail concept at Westfield Bondi Junction. The store launched to much fanfare on 12 November, with eager guests queuing […]

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Table for Two: The Best Food Experiences in Italy & Spain

From prosciutto in Emilia-Romagna, to post-pintxos Basque cheesecake in San Sebastian, these are the must-eats in Europe’s culinary capitals. Fresh pasta, sun-kissed Mediterranean produce, cured meats made with centuries-old techniques and crisp-based paella: it could be said, without much objection, that Italy and Spain dish up the best food in Europe. But any foodie worth […]

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The Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

We’ve broken down exactly where you should eat, and in what neighbourhood. As sprawling as it is, Los Angeles keeps its cards close. It’s an in-the-know city, where the best spots are hidden in plain sight and reservations should be secured well before you land at LAX. The best restaurants in Los Angeles are scattered […]

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Is This Victoria’s Most Underrated Wine Region?

Uncover one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets by exploring the Moorabool Valley, the perfect destination for your next wine weekend away. If you’ve never considered Victoria’s Moorabool Valley for a wine weekend, it’s time to look beyond the usual suspects and onto this quietly brilliant corner of the state. Less than an hours’ drive from Geelong, the valley […]

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A Journey Through Oman: Frankincense, Roses and Mountain Escapes

With its empty deserts, warrior fortresses, dramatic fjords and the overwhelming aromas of rose and frankincense infusing every part of life, Oman is a dreamscape for travellers seeking the authentic Middle East. Soft and dewy, rose petals flutter from my hands in a flurry of pink fragrance. It’s just past sunrise in the hill villages […]

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Fights & Flights: A Journey Through Malta

Uncover Malta’s compelling history of warrior monks and Grand Masters of the Order of Malta, and its softer side of delicate wines, passionate local chefs and historic harbourside bars. Paul Chai discovers this southern European marvel. Everywhere you drive in Malta, the road is lined with prickly pears, bulbous spiky cacti that look like a […]

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The Calile in Brisbane Named on World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards List

Only one Australian escape made the cut in this year’s top 50 extended list, with the Fortitude Valley stay going three-for-three. Brisbane’s The Calile has once again earned international acclaim – officially named among The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and notably, the only property in Oceania to make this year’s prestigious list. The James […]

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Why Nice Côte d’Azur is More Than Its Glamorous Facade

While this French icon is famed for its year-round Mediterranean sunshine and Riviera glamour, it’s the destination’s artistic heritage and storied past that makes it really shine. The dazzling Côte d’Azur on the southern coast of France is a magnet for the glitterati, but look beyond the glossy beach clubs, palatial hotels and mega yachts, […]

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This Destination in Europe is Like Nowhere Else

French Riviera glamour, Mediterranean living and sun-kissed coastline: Monaco is a glittering jewel in Europe’s crown. They say good things come in small packages and nowhere is this truer than in Monaco. Tucked between the South of France and the Italian border, this dazzling city-state packs more wow-moments-per-mile than any of its European counterparts. Monaco […]