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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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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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Me, Myself and Isle: Why Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is Great for Solo Travellers Too

Rebecca Ellwood always dreamed of travelling to the Maldives, she just never thought she’d do it solo. But at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa she discovered that, for a relaxing, enriching and bucket-list ticking island getaway, it doesn’t always take two. It’s a bold move to travel to the most romantic resort in the honeymoon […]

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This is the Perfect Margaret River Weekend Itinerary

Planning a weekend in Margaret River? This is the ultimate itinerary for lovers of good wine, good food and good times. Sunshine, natural beauty, world-class wines, gourmet dining and dreamy beaches on the doorstep – what more could you ask for from a weekend escape? A scenic three-hour drive from Perth, Margaret River is the […]

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Isle Do: The Maldives’ Best Honeymoon Resorts

These are the best resorts in the Maldives for a honeymoon – whatever your couple style. Barefoot walks on paradise sands, intimate candlelit dinners, private villas suspended over opalescent waters and extraordinary experiences: the word ‘honeymoon’ and the Maldives go hand-in-hand. With its high concentration of luxury resorts, it’s hard to go wrong in this […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Vanuatu

Far from just another island idyll, Vanuatu offers a raw brand of beauty that gives it a distinct off-the-beaten track spirit compared to its South Pacific counterparts. Vanuatu is one of the South Pacific’s unsung heroes. With its close proximity to Australia (it’s reachable in as little as three hours from Brisbane), volcanic beauty, refreshingly […]

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Dream by Luxury Escapes Issue 3 Out Now

A Thailand jungle bubble stay, New Orleans jazz and a motorbike street food tour in Vietnam: join us as we experience the most exhilarating travel moments the world has to offer. Whether you’re planning your next escape or simply want to explore the world from your armchair, the new issue of Dream by Luxury Escapes […]

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Icons Only: The Best Loved Luxury Escapes of the Decade

All killer, no filler. From Maldives to Thailand and Bali, these resorts are the absolute crème de la crème of luxury travel. Over the last 10 years, Luxury Escapes’ travel experts have scoured the globe in search of the best of the best (it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it). Having tried, […]

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6 Tips for Flying with a Toddler

Flying with kids is all in the preparation – these practical tips make toddler travel go as smoothly as possible. With a toddler, every day is a heady rollercoaster of emotions. Add in the overstimulation, excitement and routine-disruption that travel brings and things can quickly become overwhelming – for everyone. Happily, there are a few […]

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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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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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