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Sofia Calvert

Travel and lifestyle writer → born in Australia, raised in Asia and the South Pacific. Loves craft cocktails and long walks to the hotel pool.
Heading to Europe? 5 Stopovers as Good as the Destination 
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Heading to Europe? 5 Stopovers as Good as the Destination 

Spice up your Europe stopover with luxe stays and amazing experiences, from skydiving over the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to stall-hopping at Singapore’s hawker halls.  They say life is all about the journey – and what better way to take advantage of an across-the-world flight than making the most of the destinations en route? With […]

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6 Ways to Explore Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands
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6 Ways to Explore Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands

From swimming with reef sharks to the set of Survivor, here’s how to do the Mamanucas right.  The Mamanuca Islands are some of Fiji’s crown jewels, a dreamy blend of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Whether you’re craving first-class service on a luxury catamaran, thrilling marine encounters or private island beach club […]

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6 Reasons This is One of Fiji’s Best Island Escapes 
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6 Reasons This is One of Fiji’s Best Island Escapes 

The dreamy Malolo Island Resort was one of the first in the Mamanuca Islands – here’s why it’s also one of the best.   Just 45 minutes from Fiji’s mainland by water taxi, Malolo Island Resort is the kind of place where your shoes come off the moment you arrive – and you won’t miss […]

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7 Reasons This Fiji Resort is a Family Friendly Paradise 
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7 Reasons This Fiji Resort is a Family Friendly Paradise 

From kids’ zip lines and teen gaming zones to tranquil spas and beachfront dining, here’s why this Fiji resort is a family dream come true.  If paradise had a family friendly blueprint, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa would be it. Think golden beaches, a kids’ club that’s more adventure park than daycare, and indulgent spa […]

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Why Likuliku Lagoon Resort is Fiji’s Most Luxe Adults-Only Resort
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Why Likuliku Lagoon Resort is Fiji’s Most Luxe Adults-Only Resort

This adults-only resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island invites you to reconnect with nature in every way.  Tucked away in Fiji’s pristine Mamanuca Islands, Likuliku Lagoon Resort offers an adults-only paradise defined by barefoot luxury and a deep connection to nature. From Fiji’s first overwater bures to some of Fiji’s best fine dining, discover why this […]

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Is Anaheim California’s Coolest City? Here Are 6 Reasons Why
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Is Anaheim California’s Coolest City? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

With a vibrant craft beer scene, world-class shopping and sports culture – why not go beyond Main Street on your next visit to Anaheim? When most people think of Anaheim, California, memories of The Happiest Place on Earth are top of mind. While the magic of Disneyland Resort is undeniable, there’s so much more to […]

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4 Ways LuxPlus+ Members are Saving Thousands Every Year
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4 Ways LuxPlus+ Members are Saving Thousands Every Year

If you’re dreaming of your next escape but you also want to save big on travel, it’s time to discover LuxPlus+.  With exclusive access to some of our bestselling offers, bonus inclusions and member-only benefits, LuxPlus+ members are stacking up significant savings on their luxurious worldwide escapes. Here’s how you, too, can start saving thousands […]

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The Best Restaurants in Fiji
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The Best Restaurants in Fiji

Seafood, sunsets and sea views – it’s time to say bula to the best restaurants in Fiji. Whether you’re swimming in waterfalls, exploring extraordinary reefs or hiking lush national parks, a Fiji escape is bound to work up an appetite, and multicultural influences – plus a unique position in the South Pacific – make the […]

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All-Inclusive Luxury & 6 Other Reasons Grand Hyatt Bali is Our Most-Loved Escape
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All-Inclusive Luxury & 6 Other Reasons Grand Hyatt Bali is Our Most-Loved Escape

An ocean-themed kids’ club, five lagoon pools and direct access to one of Bali’s best beaches: here’s why you’ll love Grand Hyatt Bali.  With a prime location on Nusa Dua’s sparkling beachfront, all-inclusive dining and unlimited free-flow drinks, no place offers the quintessential island escape like Grand Hyatt Bali. This resort is one of Luxury […]

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From Porsche to Tesla: This App Will Change the Way You Hire a Car   
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From Porsche to Tesla: This App Will Change the Way You Hire a Car   

Swap a ‘Toyota Camry or similar’ for wheels you really want with this game-changing car share platform.  ​​​​​Life is all about the journey, not the destination, and sometimes you need a Mercedes A-Class to swing around the Great Ocean Road, the all-American feel of a vintage Ford Bronco as you drive along California’s Highway 1, […]

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The Best Bars in Melbourne
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The Best Bars in Melbourne

Laneway, rooftop, wine or jazz, Melbourne has the right bar for any occasion. We take a look at the city’s best places for a quality tipple.  Melbourne’s bar scene has intimate 16-seaters like Above Board, northside wine bars reviving vinyl and an unassuming cottage that is one of the hottest drinking spots in the world.   […]

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SIRO One Za’abeel Opens as Dubai’s First Fitness Hotel
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SIRO One Za’abeel Opens as Dubai’s First Fitness Hotel

3D body scans, oxygen therapy and a dedicated onsite nutritionist await those checking into the latest hotel by Kerzner Group, the company behind the iconic Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. The latest development by hotelier Kerzner Group has blurred the lines of wellness and luxury hospitality, with the […]

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