Levelling Up an Inner-City Escape at Next Hotel Melbourne

A fresher-faced stay on Melbourne’s CBD hotel scene that is more than just the city’s next big thing. Melbourne loves hidden things, and Next Hotel Melbourne is one of the more recent additions to the city’s blink-and-you-miss-it ranks. This sleek 255-room bolthole has city-slicker good looks, courtesy of architecture, design and fit out from Woods […]

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How to Have the Ultimate Foodies’ Escape in the Margaret River Region

Here’s how to feast, graze, wine and fine dine through one of the world’s most exciting foodie destinations, Western Australia’s Margaret River Region. Year-round sunshine, more than a hundred cellar doors and a wildly inventive culinary scene make the Margaret River Region a foodies’ dream. This year, there is an extra special reason to entice […]

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Time Magazine Unveils World’s Greatest Places List for 2024

With an emphasis on innovation, the list includes sustainability initiatives and immersive cultural experiences. Time magazine has unveiled its annual World’s Greatest Places list, highlighting 100 extraordinary hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums and parks. The list – compiled in part through the nominations of global correspondents and contributors – features eco-conscious glamping sites, billion-dollar hotels, […]

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The Most Luxurious Resorts in Sri Lanka

From misty mountain retreats to palatial seaside resorts and boutique glamping escapes, Sri Lanka has a luxury resort to satisfy every traveller. Whether you’re seeking a serene wellness retreat, sun-soaked surfing getaway, culinary exploration or wildlife adventure, there’s something for everyone in the Teardrop of India. Within these spectacular locations are a collection of boutique […]

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What You’ll See on an Alaska Cruise

Combining landscapes bursting with towering fjords, extraordinary wildlife and vast glacier-filled bays, an Alaska cruise promises a journey into the extraordinary. Breathtakingly still waters, charming heritage towns and easily accessible glaciers: Alaska is the perfect playground for nature-lovers and travellers eager to venture off the beaten path, and a cruise is the perfect way to […]

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Why This Vietnam Resort Should be Your Next Couple’s Escape

Whether you’re looking for a romantic seaside retreat, an active adventure or a dreamy proposal backdrop, this Vietnam resort caters to every kind of couple. Located on Vietnam’s dazzling central coast, Alma Resort Cam Ranh is a haven for couples. Unfolding across 30 hectares of lush tropical grounds, the sprawling beachfront resort is home to […]

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7 Things to Expect on Your First African Safari

It is the trip of a lifetime for many, the chance to get up close to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife. But what should you really expect on your first safari in Africa? Lions and elephants and rhinos, oh my! Your first African safari is an experience that will stay with you long […]

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This Vietnam Escape is Actually Four Resorts in One

With multiple luxury coastal resorts, Hoiana Resort & Golf has plenty to keep travellers entertained from fine dining to family fun, the ideal 18 holes to the perfect wave. But just like in a game of golf, selecting the right club – kids’ club, beach club or golf club – can be all important. Hoiana […]

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Witty Fashion-Photography-Themed Stay Draws Focus to Spencer Street Area; Hotel Indigo Melbourne

This one-time Holiday Inn has undergone a $20-million facelift to turn it in a groovy new art hotel inspired by the photography of German fashion snapper Helmut Newton, whose work in the 50s and 60s in London and Paris became world famous. Helmut Newton, whose stylistic black-and-white fashion snaps defined an era, spent a lot […]

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Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways Unveil the Next Generation of Business Class Suites

The air travel industry heavyweights just set a new standard of luxury. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways debuted groundbreaking additions to their respective business class offerings Monday, telling industry leaders at the Farnborough International Airshow that the new suites would revolutionise luxury air travel. Turkish Airlines introduced the Crystal Business Class suite, which replaces the […]

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Full Steam Ahead: What to Expect Onboard South Africa’s The Blue Train

South Africa’s The Blue Train offers one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, with plenty of soul-stirring history, glamorous amenities and swoon-worthy scenery. Peer into the soul of South Africa on a train trip that comes complete with all the bells and whistles of old-world elegance – the five-star Blue Train. Journey by […]

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7 Reasons Why South Africa Should Be Your Next Destination

The Rainbow Nation is as vibrant as it is diverse. From its world-class wines and sweeping plains, to its excellent local cuisine and iconic experiences, this is why a trip to South Africa should be on your radar. Many destinations lay claim to offering something for every kind of traveller, but South Africa is a […]