This Maldives Gem is Hideaway By Name & By Nature

Amid a sea of luxury resorts, this far-flung paradise is well worth the extra travel time for its jungle-clad seclusion, pristine reef and ardour for amore. As I zip to Hideaway Resort & Spa by speedboat in the rosy light of dusk, I feel incredibly far from home. At a one-hour domestic flight and 30-minute […]

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Chasing Adventure: Bali’s Best Day-Hike Waterfalls

Venture beyond Bali’s white sand beaches to marvel at thundering waterfalls, perfectly set against a backdrop of verdant jungle terrain. Hidden among Bali’s lush tropical rainforests are some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, with many hiding below the radar of the thousands of visitors who frequent the island each year. From scenic crystal-clear […]

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Date Night: Gold Coast’s Most Romantic Restaurants

Exquisite seafood or handmade pasta? Whatever your mood, romance is on the menu with the best Gold Coast date night restaurants.  If the way to your loved one’s heart is through their stomach, then make their heart flutter with a lavish dining affair to remember. Spend your days taking long walks on the beach, […]

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Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge Reopens After Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Southern Ocean Lodge reopens after the devastating 2019 fires that destroyed Kangaroo Island, with a multi-million dollar renovation. After a three-year journey of reconstruction following the 2019 Kangaroo Island bushfires, the highly awaited reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge has arrived. The flagship property of Baillie Lodges has been meticulously reconstructed in a A$55 million fit-out, […]

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6 Fun Facts About Thailand You May Not Know

Soup carried in plastic bags, beer with ice, and ribbons tied in trees are just a few of the things you might notice in Thailand. The allure of Thailand’s beaches and cities is undisputed, but it’s the country’s people that enrich the travel hotspot beyond all else. Experiencing a way of life that is different […]

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I Went on a Disney Cruise: Here Are 8 Things That Surprised Me

I experienced one of the inaugural sailings for Disney Magic at Sea in Australia aboard Disney Wonder – and this is what I found out. When I heard Disney Cruise Line was bringing its Magic at Sea sailings to Australia and New Zealand for its 100th anniversary year, I wasn’t waiting for an invite to […]

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Ace Hotel Sydney Hits All the Right Chords

This Sydney stay brings the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles to slick Surry Hills, with an acclaimed rooftop restaurant, happening lobby watering-hole and inclusive artist-in-residence program. I am not cool enough for Ace Hotel Sydney, I know that much. I was never picked first on a team in PE, never wore a trend before it […]

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Michelin-Starred UK Chef to Headline Soneva Fushi’s Maldives Zipline Restaurant

Chef Michael Wignall will make his way to Flying Sauces, the world’s first zipline restaurant, for a Maldivian residency in February 2024. Soneva Fushi will soar to new heights early next year when renowned UK chef Michael Wignall brings the flavours of his Michelin-starred restaurant, The Angel at Hetton, to the private atoll. The new […]

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Is Brisbane Australia’s Coolest Capital City? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

Let us reintroduce you to Queensland’s sunny capital – one of the coolest spots in Australia for all things wined, dined and river-inclined. Move over Melbourne and step aside Sydney. There’s a new competitor for the title of ‘Australia’s Coolest City’ and this one is sunny year-round. And having just been named one of the top […]

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Why Virgin Voyages is the Perfect Trip for First-Time Cruisers

Cabins fit for a rockstar, Mad Men-inspired martini bars and floating specialty restaurants with Michelin Star chef-curated menus: Virgin Voyages sails beyond the everyday to provide adults-only experiences that reimagine cruising as you know it. Departing all year round from Miami and seasonally from Barcelona, Athens, Sydney and Melbourne, each of Virgin Voyages four super […]

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Bali & Two Other Must-Explore Islands in Indonesia

The allure of Bali is no secret, but the wider wonders of Indonesia shouldn’t be kept out of the spotlight. Indonesia is more than Bali. And while the Island of the Gods is justly worthy of each and every visit it receives from travellers all around the world, the treasure trove of Indonesia’s other islands […]

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These Are the Hottest Travel Trends of 2024

Our in-house experts and 4,000 Luxury Escapes members have spoken: these are the top destinations and trends emerging for the year ahead. Want to know where travel insiders are jetting off to in 2024? Luxury Escapes’ annual Travel Trends report has landed. We asked 4,000 Luxury Escapes members, and our in-house experts, what 2024 holds […]