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Paul Chai

Paul Chai has been a travel writer for over two decades. He has dived with great white sharks in South Australia, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and stuffed himself with enough food and wine working on the Good Food Guide to make his GP shake his head. Chai is currently managing editor of Dream by Luxury Escapes.

AustraliaVictoria

How to Have a Perfect Weekend Away in Hepburn Springs

This historic spa town offers a getaway packed with indulgence as guests float in thermal pools, visit the onsite spa and retreat to a stay every bit as relaxing as the mineral springs themselves. Despite all its mod cons, there is something about the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa that makes you think you could see […]

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Return to Splendour: Discover the Flavours of Malaysia at EQ Kuala Lumpur

Updating a classic can be a dangerous move, but EQ Kuala Lumpur has risen from the rubble of its popular predecessor, The Equatorial, and is modernising the city’s much-loved cuisine, too. Paul Chai finds that rare beast: a sequel better than the original. I am holding in my hand a piece of the best bread […]

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Why SO/ Maldives is the Ultimate Stylish Island Stay

Striking the perfect balance between ultimate privacy and unforgettable adventure, SO/ Maldives blends luxury, style and social vibes in a new and vibrant way. The hermit crab may well be the spirit animal of the Maldives. The over-the-top, over-the-water resorts that adorn these idyllic atolls, with their waterslides, rope hammocks and rock-star interiors, are designed […]

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LuxPlus+ Q&A: Founder and CEO, Adam Schwab Shares The New Way to Get Even More From Your Luxury Escapes

Luxury Escapes’ new VIP travel club LuxPlus+ offers added value, bigger savings and early access to the best Luxury Escapes offers. We talk to Luxury Escapes Founder and CEO, Adam Schwab, about the latest way to save more on your travel. Why did you create LuxPlus+? Providing value to our members is at the core […]

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South Australia Road Trip: Why Car-Sharing Could Be Your Next Travel Obsession

Discover hidden gems in the picturesque Adelaide Hills with a stylish road trip powered by car-sharing app Turo. From biodynamic farms to winery lunches, here’s why an electric car might become your new travel obsession. As a kid, Michael Knight’s futuristic car, KITT, in Knight Rider was my dream ride: a talking car with pulsating […]

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Over the Moon: Norwegian Cruise Line Thrilled to Launch Cutting-Edge New Ship, Norwegian Luna

In a celestial-themed event on Sydney Harbour, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) welcomed the 21st ship in its fleet; it is the fourth Prima Class vessel and the next evolution in its Prima Plus Class. As an orange full moon rose over Sydney Harbour, Norwegian Cruise Line announced its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Luna, to a […]

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The Best Hotels of 2024: the Winners and Losers of The World’s 50 Best Hotel’s List

Capella Bangkok is named the Best Hotel in the World in 2024 while two Australian properties also made the much-anticipated best-of list. Capella’s new property on Bangkok’s River of Kings (Chao Phraya) has been crowned the best hotel in the world by The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Capella Bangkok rose from 11th place in 2023 […]

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An Exotic, Resort-Style Stay at KL Airport; Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA

This airport-resort, just a short taxi ride from Kuala Lumpur’s international airport terminal, offers a budget-friendly stay that will have you relaxed and ready to fly. There are not many airport hotels where you can sip cocktails by a sprawling outdoor pool under a sun umbrella surrounded by dense tropical forest, but that is the […]

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More Maldives Flights: Malaysian Airlines Launches New Direct Route to Male

Malaysia Airlines restarts direct daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Male, giving Australians a new route to paradise. The new Male route represents Malaysia Airlines 13th destination in South Asia and “strengthens Malaysia Airlines’ position as the gateway to Asia and beyond” according to the company. This year, Malaysia Airlines is launching three new destinations, […]

AustraliaVictoria

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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