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Sarah Wilkes

Sarah began her writing career as a freelancer at The Urban List while studying journalism, before bringing her editorial expertise to Luxury Escapes in 2024. An avid traveller with plenty more destinations on her list, she’s forever torn between the buzz of cities like Tokyo and the quiet of beaches like Cape Tribulation. Back home, you’ll usually find her at a pub with a deck of cards or logging films on Letterboxd.

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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Tropical North Queensland

Spend three days between two World Heritage wonders on a Tropical North Queensland long weekend: snorkel the reef, follow rainforest trails and savour the tropics one delicious plate at a time. My dream holiday involves a little adventure, a little indulgence and a strategically packed suitcase for both. From supporting Great Barrier Reef conservation and […]

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I Checked into One of Cairns’ Most Social Esplanade Stays

Glass-sided pools, a bar with a whisky wall and rooms with city or harbour views – Crystalbrook Flynn brings five-star flair to the Cairns Esplanade. In theory, I’m made for tropical living: ocean air, balmy nights and a suitcase full of linen. In practice, my curls have strong opinions about humidity and I like a […]

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Seventh Heaven: This Ubud Retreat Unfolds Across Multiple Rainforest Tiers

Seven tiers of rainforest villas, a twinkling infinity pool and treetop dining: Akohara Buahan Village Retreat brings adults-only seclusion to Bali’s highlands near Ubud. Akohara Buahan Village Retreat sits in Bali’s Payangan highlands, where 28 private pool villas spread across seven tiers of a forested valley. It’s an adults-only retreat shaped around the landscape. An […]

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A Bali Villa or Resort? At Peppers Seminyak, You Can Have Both

Dinner in your villa or at the restaurant? A dip in your private pool or laps in the 35-metre rock pool? At Peppers Seminyak, you get the best of both worlds. Choosing where to stay in Bali often comes down to the kind of holiday you want: the privacy of a villa, the ease of […]

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This All-Inclusive Nusa Dua Resort Has Everything You Need In One Place

All-inclusive bliss across 12 restaurants and bars, a mini waterpark for the little ones and a seawater wellness centre – Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali gives everyone room to play, pause and recharge. One resort, several ways to spend the day: Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali brings together beachfront relaxation, all-inclusive ease and […]

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Meet Bali Tropic Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua’s Easy All-Inclusive Beachfront Escape

With all-inclusive dining and drinks, a beachfront setting, recently built Club Rooms and drinks served from poolside to late night, Bali Tropic Resort & Spa makes a Nusa Dua holiday wonderfully easy. What if your next escape required little to no logistics? Mealtimes mean waltzing to an onsite restaurant, snacks are available around the […]

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This Seminyak Beachfront Stay is Made for the Suite Life

With a Jacuzzi in every suite, a beach club and rooftop sunsets, Grand Seminyak puts you in the middle of Bali’s most sociable neighbourhood. Some Bali stays make you choose between slowing down and going out. At Grand Seminyak, the day starts by the sea and ends wherever Seminyak takes you. Drift between the ocean […]

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Cave Dinners & Cliffside Views: 6 Things to Love About Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

From the infinity pool above the Indian Ocean to the secluded beach below, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas is all you need for a complete Bali holiday. Built into the cliffs above Sawangan, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas frames Nusa Dua’s southern coast, where an infinity pool meets the Indian Ocean, an inclinator descends to a secluded beach, and a cave welcomes you […]

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Rottnest Island, Reimagined: Beyond the Beaches & Quokkas

From Dreaming creation stories to crayfish pies, shipwrecks and fur seals, Western Australia’s favourite island runs deeper than its postcard image. Most visitors arrive on Rottnest Island / Wadjemup with a simple checklist: snap a quokka selfie and swim at a postcard-perfect beach. While there’s no better place to do just that, this protected nature reserve rewards those who look beyond the […]

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From Snow to Tokyo: Where to Go in Japan

From Shibuya’s rush to Kyoto’s hush, and Osaka’s late-night eats to Hokkaido’s powder peaks – here’s your guide to where to go in Japan. Deciding where to go in Japan can feel overwhelming – this is a country where ancient temples share skylines with futuristic skyscrapers, where you can ski world-class powder in the morning and soak […]

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Melbourne to Malé: New 2027 Direct Flight Dates Announced

Introducing Australia’s first and only direct flight to the Maldives, exclusive to Luxury Escapes. Once-in-a-lifetime, flop-and-drop, postcard-perfect. The Maldives has many labels that capture its crystal-clear lagoons, overwater bungalows, and powder-white sands. But there’s one badge it hadn’t earned until this year: a stopover-free trip from Australia. There’s now a shortcut to paradise, as Luxury […]

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Cool Japan: 10 Must-See Spots Off the Tourist Trail

Japan’s iconic sights are famous – yet beyond the well-trodden path lies a world of ultra-cool treasures waiting to be ticked off your bucket list. From the cutting-edge architecture of Tokyo’s Omotesando shopping street to the retro alleyways of Osaka’s Shinsekai, Japan’s futuristic feats and coolest spots often fly under the radar. Whether you’re planning […]

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