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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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: the best way to experience a destination is with the right people, the right pacing and the right amount of structure. This means experienced guides, handpicked […]

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Which Luxury Escapes Tour Style is Best For You?

Discover the tour style that matches the way you love to travel. From highlight-packed journeys to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there is a tour to help you explore the world your way. When it comes to touring the world, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some travellers want seamless itineraries that hit the highlights, while others prefer ultra-exclusive journeys […]

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This Melbourne Hotel Puts the Entire City on Your Doorstep

At Le Méridien Melbourne, the Palace Suite has views over Old Parliament House, a vinyl record player, and ramen noodle cups in the minibar. Yes, really. Le Méridien Melbourne sits at the top of Bourke Street in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct, steps from some of Melbourne‘s best theatres, galleries, and dining. With […]

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This Award-Winning Bali Hotel Has a Pool Big Enough to Rival the Ocean

A Josper grill restaurant, Legian Beach at your doorstep and swimming pool worth diving in to – here’s why The Stones Hotel keeps drawing people back to Bali. Legian quietly sits between Kuta and Seminyak, often overlooked by travellers planning a Bali escape. The Stones Hotel is a reason to change that. It’s a want-for-nothing […]

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Luxury Escapes Live: Melbourne’s Best Travel Event is Coming!

Clear your calendar, Melbourne. There’s a new date for your diary – and it comes with overwater villas, beachside cocktails and once-in-a-lifetime adventures (no passport required… yet). On 16–17 May 2026, the iconic Royal Exhibition Building will transform into a high-energy celebration of travel as Luxury Escapes Live makes its much-anticipated debut. Think exclusive offers, […]

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You Can Reach This Adults-Only Maldives Resort Without a Seaplane

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, is an adults-only island escape with overwater villas, beach access and reef snorkelling – and you won’t need a seaplane to get here. The Maldives usually comes with a side of seaplane: scenic, yes, but also weather-dependent, luggage-limited and occasionally a test of patience after […]

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The Adults-Only Mission Beach Retreat Everyone’s About to Be Talking About

Nala Resort in Mission Beach, Queensland, is an adults-only coastal hideout where private villas, a palm-fringed pool and a polished restaurant scene sit just steps from the Coral Sea. Mission Beach has always appealed to travellers who like their Queensland coastline a little quieter. It’s framed by rainforest, faces out towards Dunk Island and feels […]

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Well Above Par: The Ultimate Queensland Golf Festival in 2026

The Festival of Golf is a bold reimagining of a golfing tournament with fun, food and fashion added to the top flight line up of Australian women’s golfers. And it’s held at Sanctuary Cove Resort & Golf one of Australia’s most storied courses. Sanctuary Cove is set to put the party into Australian women’s golf. The Festival of Golf will be […]

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Pastries, Pools and Spas: This Singapore Hotel Does It All

COMO Metropolitan Singapore delivers a downtown sanctuary with TikTok-famous pastries, Michelin-starred bites, and the city’s largest COMO Shambhala spa. Orchard Road is loud, flashy and impossible to ignore – and then there’s COMO Metropolitan Singapore, quietly doing its own thing. Part of the new COMO Orchard destination, it blends rooms, restaurants, wellness spaces and fashion boutiques, so you can start the day with Cédric Grolet pastries, browse a […]

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