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Stephanie Mikkelsen

Steph once had an Instagram account dedicated to Melbourne's best sandwiches (before it was a thing), and now spins words about hotels, regional dining, viennoiserie and travel things in between. Is passionate about copy with puns, multi-channel content strategy, good PR hooks, pastry crawls and cultured butter.

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This is The Maldives Resort Families Actually Love

This Maldives resort works equally well for honeymooners seeking quiet overwater sunsets as well as families who need a water park, three restaurants and a kids’ spa to keep the peace. Centara Mirage Lagoon occupies its own private island in the North Malé Atoll – close enough to avoid the cost and logistics of a […]

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The Maldives All-Inclusive That May Spoil Every Other Resort For You

Eighty premium wines, Taittinger by the glass, and an overwater Asian fusion restaurant that books out fast – this South Ari Atoll resort sets a standard that’s hard to forget. Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives sits on a private island in South Ari Atoll, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé, and it […]

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This is the Khao Lak Hotel Worth Rearranging Your Thailand Trip For

The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani does a lot of things well: beachfront villas with private pools, a kids’ club named after an octopus, and a chess room for when the sun gets serious. Khao Lak sits about 75 minutes north of Phuket Airport on Thailand’s Andaman coast – far enough from the airport […]

AustraliaVictoriaNews

Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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This Safari Lodge Is the Africa Experience You Don’t Need a Passport For

A 1,500-hectare wildlife park, all-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks and giraffes outside your window – The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort is South Australia’s most exciting new stay. The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort sits an hour east of Adelaide in the middle of one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. You […]

EuropePortugalSpainTours

What To Expect On Your Spain & Portugal Tour

Two countries, one peninsula, and more history, food and architecture than most people manage to take in on a single trip. Here’s what to know before you depart on a tour of Spain and Portugal. Spain and Portugal are well-established, well-travelled destinations – but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to prepare for. Local life is […]

IndiaTours

What To Expect On Your India Tour

Ancient monuments, relentless cities, extraordinary food and a scale of experience that’s genuinely hard to prepare for. Here’s what to know about a tour through India. India is a country that hits hard from the moment you land. The cities are dense and fast-moving, the history runs deep and the sensory experience is unlike most […]

Sri LankaTours

What To Expect On Your Sri Lanka Tour

A compact island with a remarkable amount packed into it. Here’s what to know before you arrive for a tour of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka doesn’t take long to get under your skin. The distances are short but the variety is real – within a single itinerary you can move through ancient temple complexes, misty […]

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What To Expect On Your Vietnam Tour

Vietnam will surprise you, challenge you and feed you extraordinarily well. Here’s what to know before you land for your tour. Vietnam is a country with a lot going on – a complex history, remarkable food, distinct regions and a pace of life that takes some adjusting to. Whether you’re travelling to Hanoi, Ho Chi […]

AfricaEgyptMiddle EastTours

What To Expect On Your Egypt Tour

Thousands of years of history, a river that built a civilisation, and a country that rewards the well-prepared traveller. Here’s what to know before your Egypt tour. Egypt is a destination that takes a little adjustment – the pace is fast, the heat is real and the scale of what you’ll see is genuinely difficult […]

AfricaTours

What To Expect On Your Africa Tour

Vast landscapes, extraordinary wildlife and a continent that covers more ground than many travellers expect. Here’s what to know before your Africa tour. Africa is a large, varied and logistically complex destination. The wildlife is the drawcard for most travellers, but your trip can involve a lot more than game drives – cities, travel days, […]

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What To Expect On A Luxury Escapes Tour

Guided travel done well means more than a bus and a schedule. Here’s how Luxury Escapes tours actually work. A Luxury Escapes tour is built around a simple idea: that the best way to experience a destination is with the right people, the right pacing and the right amount of structure. Experienced guides, handpicked accommodation […]

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