French-Inspired Luxury at the Paris End of Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has an intimacy despite being a large hotel chain through unique position, love of the arts and creative passion. Sofitel is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, 60 years of adding a little French luxury to what is known as the Paris end of Collins Street. Despite its 363 rooms, the […]

Sri Lanka

Signature Series Insider: Matt Preston on Our Exclusive Sri Lanka Tour

Uncover the flavours of Sri Lanka with former MasterChef Australia judges Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, co-creators of Luxury Escapes’ newest Signature Series foodie tour. As renowned for its top-tier tea as it is for fresh seafood, Sri Lanka is more than just the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ – it’s the whole oyster. With […]

Maldives

The Best Things To Do in the Maldives

From tranquil aquatic adventures to romantic beachfront picnics and exciting zip-lining, these are our pick of the top things to do in the Maldives. While many may be content with a flop-and-drop holiday in the Maldives, this collection of breathtaking islands is home to a wealth of incredible experiences for couples, families and friends alike. […]

AustraliaVictoria

Let Us Après: the Best Fun You Can Have in Mt Buller With Your Skis Off

Mt Buller is known as Melbourne’s Mountain due to its proximity to the Victorian capital but with pop-up container bars, bluesy basement speakeasies and fine French diners it also channels the city’s party spirit. As if Mt Buller didn’t already have some of the best apres-ski in the High Country, this year the mountain is […]

AustraliaVictoriaReviews

Sun, Fun and Spa in a Revamped Retro Motel, Sunnymead Hotel on the Great Ocean Road

Sunnymead Hotel is part of a growing trend of old motel’s getting a glow up, and it now embodies the sunny disposition of a great beach break. Located in Aireys Inlet, Sunnymead feels like driving into a sunny summer afternoon with all the hues of a Bellarine sunset, a pool bar straight out of Barbie […]

EuropeExploreItineraries

See It In Style: 8 Ultra-Luxurious Tours of Europe

Transform your bucket list into a reality with some of Europe’s most luxurious tours and experiences. Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland or drifting through the canals of Venice? Teeming with natural wonders, enchanting cityscapes and cultural treasures, Europe is guaranteed to make dreams come true – even ones you […]

IndonesiaBaliTravel Guides

Bali Your Way: From No Expense-Spared to Under $1K

The beauty of Bali is its versatility: whether you’re looking to live large or stretch your dollar a little further, there’s a resort experience for you. Budget or bougie: it’s all on offer across Bali’s magnificent resorts. Whether you’re whisking the kids away on your first international family holiday or looking to dial up the […]

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Luxury Imitates Art at Ho Chi Minh City’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon

It’s all in the name: art-filled, audacious and achingly chic, Hôtel des Arts Saigon is as much gallery as hotel. Hôtel des Arts Saigon is timeless. The hotel’s design smartly balances modern Vietnamese, French colonial and traditional Feng Shui influences to craft spaces that feel familiar yet fresh. Spacious Art Deco-inspired rooms and excellent views […]

Victoria

A Weekend in a Multicultural Melting Pot & One of Melbourne’s Best Produce Markets at Holiday Inn Dandenong

Celebrating its first birthday, this hotel is perfectly placed for a Dandenong Market tour or a deep dive into the local multicultural food scene. Holiday Inn Dandenong is part of a new push by the well-known hotel chain, and its owner IHG Hotels & Resorts, into properties that embrace their surrounds. For Holiday Inn Dandenong […]

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A Riverside Staycation with Dive Bars and Classic Bistro Fare at Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the only Melbourne stay that sits on a prime piece of absolute riverfront real estate, giving your stay a very different view of the city. Although the curved building is known to many who wander this part of the riverfront, what is less well known is that Crowne Plaza Melbourne underwent […]

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Introducing LuxPlus+: Luxury Escapes’ New Members-Only Travel Club

Introducing LuxPlus+: Luxury Escapes’ New VIP Travel Club. Luxury Escapes is proud to unveil LuxPlus+, an exclusive VIP Travel Club offering members-only prices and benefits, including special pricing on our limited-time hotel offers and tours, bonus inclusions, early access and more. For an annual membership of A$249*, plus a one-off joining fee of A$500* (which […]

AustraliaTasmania

Totally Wild: Exploring Tasmania’s Stunning South-West

Tasmania’s rugged south-west coast is home to living fossils, waterways teeming with marine life and, now, an On Board floating lodge that puts this wealth of wilderness a few steps from your luxury stay. Keen birdwatcher, Sara Rudling, sets sail for this inaccessible region of the Apple Isle binoculars firmly in hand. There’s a friendly […]

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French-Inspired Luxury at the Paris End of Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Signature Series Insider: Matt Preston on Our Exclusive Sri Lanka Tour

The Best Things To Do in the Maldives

Let Us Après: the Best Fun You Can Have in Mt Buller With Your Skis Off

Sun, Fun and Spa in a Revamped Retro Motel, Sunnymead Hotel on the Great Ocean Road

See It In Style: 8 Ultra-Luxurious Tours of Europe

Bali Your Way: From No Expense-Spared to Under $1K

Luxury Imitates Art at Ho Chi Minh City’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon

A Weekend in a Multicultural Melting Pot & One of Melbourne’s Best Produce Markets at Holiday Inn Dandenong

A Riverside Staycation with Dive Bars and Classic Bistro Fare at Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Introducing LuxPlus+: Luxury Escapes’ New Members-Only Travel Club

Totally Wild: Exploring Tasmania’s Stunning South-West