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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.

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Stellar Stay: Why The Star Grand is Brisbane’s Most Exciting New Hotel

Just like its name suggests The Star Grand Brisbane has very lofty ambitions to be the most talked about hotel in Brisbane, as part of the city’s new $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct. Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct is the city’s shiniest new playground with restaurants, bars and event spaces set on, and high above, […]

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6 Reasons to Book Crystal in 2025

Be spoiled by a personal butler, dine out at an award-winning Nobu restaurant and take advantage of a free suite upgrade; a Crystal cruise is simply exceptional. Cruising is all about indulgence; the joy of simply unpacking once in your comfortable suite, being a few minutes’ walk to internationally recognised fine dining and having impeccable […]

AustraliaVictoria

How to Have a Retro-Packed Weekend on the Mornington Peninsula

Australia’s retro-motel makeover trend is in full swing and now Mornington Peninsula has a drive-up-to-your-door stay that has been thoroughly modernised and provided with social common areas both inside and out for guests to mingle. Pulling into the fairy-light-strung courtyard at The Keith Motel on the Mornington Peninsula, you’re likely to see a family having […]

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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 […]

Malaysia

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’ 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 how to save with LuxPlus+. Why did you create LuxPlus+? Providing value to our members is at the core of what Luxury Escapes does, […]

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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, […]

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