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Rebecca Ellwood

Rebecca Ellwood is the Senior Editor at Luxury Escapes, overseeing the brand’s digital travel content. With more than 20 years of experience across luxury brands, she's written about everything from high-end lipsticks to multi-million-dollar penthouses and once-in-a-lifetime escapes. She's worked with Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Condé Nast and Forbes, and collaborated on content with Disney, Veuve Clicquot and The Urban List. Originally from London and now based in Melbourne, Rebecca brings a sharp editorial eye and a love of luxe to every story she tells.

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Introducing LuxList: Cast Your Vote in Luxury Escapes’ Travel Awards to WIN!

If a year’s worth of free holidays sounds good to you, get voting for your favourites in the LuxList, Luxury Escapes’ inaugural travel awards. From beloved family favourites like Grand Hyatt Bali to bucket-list adventures you can’t get enough of, we’re honouring the best-of-the-best with the LuxList, our first travel awards. To celebrate the occasion, […]

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6 Things to Do with Kids in Port Douglas

This Tropical North Queensland town is beloved by families for good reason: it’s a haven for kids. With its abundance of easy breezy apartment-style accommodation, barefoot bohemian vibes and pristine beachfront, Port Douglas is one of those destinations that holds magic for returning families again and again. With plenty to see and do, there’s something […]

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Meet JOALI: The Name to Know for Maldives Luxury

Where a bounty of five-star resorts jostle for attention, it takes something extraordinary to stand out from the crowd. JOALI Maldives does just that. Haven’t heard of JOALI yet? That may be because it’s a well-kept secret among those in-the-know… but that is set to change as it makes a splash as one of the […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Port Douglas

What to do, where to stay and most importantly, where to eat in this perennially popular TNQ town. If there’s one destination that epitomises everything Australia does best, it’s Port Douglas. There are countless natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest), cracking food and coffee (hello, Macrossan Street) and year-round temperate weather and […]

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7 Reasons Why The Apurva Kempinski is One of Bali’s Most Talked-About Resorts

Word-of-mouth means The Apurva Kempinski Bali has become one of Bali’s most sought-after luxury resorts – here’s why. Bali has no shortage of impressive resorts, so it takes something exceptional to stand out from the crowd. With a restaurant within an actual aquarium, a rooftop cocktail bar tagged by an internationally renowned graffiti artist and […]

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These are the Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

Out-of-this-world architecture, six-star service, vintage champagnes and Michelin-star-worthy cuisine: at the most luxurious hotels in the world, the sky’s the limit. If you’re after the crème de la crème, look no further than the Ultra Lux collection – a curated selection of the most exquisite hotels and resorts in the world, where the luxury is […]

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Just the Two of Us: Australia’s Best Babymoon Destinations

Spa treatments, chef-hatted dinners and long lazy mornings – Australia’s best babymoon destinations deliver exactly what you need right now. The case for a domestic babymoon is practical as much as it’s pleasurable: no long-haul flights, no jet lag and destinations that are genuinely world-class without requiring a passport. Australia covers the full range – […]

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The World’s Best Michelin-Starred Hotel Restaurants

There’s hotel dining, and then there’s Michelin-starred hotel dining: these are the restaurant experiences worth travelling the globe for. Serious gourmands will traverse any distance in pursuit of the world’s finest dining experiences – and these luxury hotels are foodie destinations in themselves. Here, guests can indulge in exquisite, Michelin-starred cuisine by world-acclaimed chefs, without having to leave the comfort of their hotel. From the celebrity glamour of Cipriani on Rio’s glittering Copacabana Beach to Restaurant Andrew Fairlie […]

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10 Hotel Inclusions That Give You MORE

Here’s how to make your travel budget stretch further than ever before. There’s never been a better time to demand more. And with select holiday packages offering oodles of bonus inclusions, there’s no need to compromise on luxury when you’re in the know. Indulgent spa treatments, sunset cocktails, even day trips and room upgrades are […]

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Where to Go if You Still Need a Holiday This Year

It’s not over yet: these are the top destinations for a last-minute jaunt (hint: there are some epic flight savings to be had). Haven’t booked your 2024 travel yet? Happily, it’s not too late to swap the grind for peace of mind. There are actually perks to be had for holding out, like last-minute flight […]

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The Best UK City Breaks

From the dreaming spires of Oxford to the Roman spas of Bath and Manchester’s artsy cool, these UK cities showcase all that’s great about Britain. Look a little closer (and beyond London), and you’ll find the UK has endless options for a city break packed with culture, history, good food and good times. Some are […]

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It’s Not Too Late to Attend the Olympic Games Paris 2024

One of the world’s most anticipated events is less than 100 days away – but there’s still time to become a part of history. The time for Europe is now. Why? Because one of the world’s most glittering sporting spectacles is set to unfold this summer, in spectacular style, amid the landmarks of Paris. Think […]

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