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Best of the Best: Save Up to $14,000 on These Great Escapes
Written by Emily Jacobs
Dreaming of your next escape? Sun, surf, savings and more await with these exclusive escapes.
Last year’s hottest escapes are back and better than ever with ‘Best of 2024’. Holiday in the world’s most coveted destinations for less thanks to these offers with the biggest savings available – but be quick, they’re available for a limited time only.
The Best Offers With Savings From $6,000 to $14,000
Save up to $14,500 at S/O Maldives
Castaway meets catwalk at these bespoke Maldivian pool villas, nestled on a ring of powder-white sand among the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon. Just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, this boutique retreat is all about lingering luxury, with beachfront (and overwater) villas and a vibrant Beach Club, complete with a technicolour pool.
Save up to $8,000 at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives
This all-inclusive overwater villa hideaway, a favourite among celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Paris Hilton, invites you to experience unparalleled luxury amid warm sands and the stunning blue waters of the Maldives. Savour gourmet delights at four beachside restaurants, unwind at the resort’s two-storey Beach Club or explore the wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve.
Save up to $6,500 at Pacific Resort Aitutaki
This remote Cook Islands resort is a taste of heaven in the heart of the South Pacific, surrounded by a blue-green lagoon and endless palm trees. A proud member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection, it offers just 29 beachfront bungalows.
The Best Offers With Savings From $3,000 to $4,000
Save up to $3,872 at Raffles The Palm Dubai
In a city legendary for its luxury, Raffles The Palm is no exception. Commanding its own stretch of private beach, this opulent five-star hotel is a masterclass in opulence, from its lobby chandelier with 40,000 Swarovski crystals to its six stunning dining venues and marble exterior.
Save up to $3,400 at Puri Wulandari
Lush jungles, cascading rice paddies and soaring mountains surround this boutique collection of pool villas in Ubud, Bali’s spiritual heartland. Soak up the seclusion in your traditionally crafted villa, rejuvenate with a tropical flower bath or savour fine dining at Janger Restaurant.
Save up to $3,090 at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Nestled on 850 metres of white sand at the secluded Kata Noi Beach, this Phuket paradise offers an array of dining options, six pools and a serene spa. A daily shuttle makes it easy to explore Patong and Phuket Town, but with all-inclusive meals and a complimentary cocktail hour, you might never want to leave. Perfect for families, up to two children (11 and under) stay, play and dine for free.
Save up to $3,080 at Double Six Luxury Hotel
Spoil your senses at this retro five-star resort, perched just steps from Double-Six Beach on Bali’s famous southwest coast. Luxuriate in modern suites and indulge at The Plantation Grill, a 1920s Prohibition-inspired restaurant; one of five onsite dining and bar options. While away the day at the infinity pool and catch sunset at Double-Six Rooftop Sunset Bar.
The Best Offers With Savings From $1,000 to $3,000
Save up to $2,710 at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
This beachfront resort has something for everyone, no matter if you’re holidaying with the whole family or just a special someone. Families will love the recently renovated kids’ club and family-friendly dining, while couples can soak up the sun by the adults-only pool and book in for rejuvenating treatments at the spa.
Save up to $2,500 at The Mulia
This is a Luxury Escapes bestseller for a reason. One of Bali’s most renowned five-star stays, The Mulia has a laundry list of awards for its restaurants, spa and facilities. Here, dine across nine bars and restaurants, retreat to one of 20 treatment rooms in the spa, laze by the beachfront pool, and do as much or as little as you like.
Save up to $1,750 at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
Family fun knows no bounds at this luxurious resort, just moments from the serene shores of Bali’s Jimbaran Beach. Kids will be thrilled with the pirate ship-themed kids’ club and a pool complete with water slides, while adults can unwind with spa treatments or explore the adjoining Samasta Lifestyle Village, offering world-class dining and shopping.
Save up to $1,224 at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
For a stay that puts you within easy distance of the city’s best, look no further than Mondrian Singapore Duxton. The trendy boutiques, diners and pedestrian-only laneways of Duxton Hill are at your fingertips, and the hallmark must-sees of Singapore are a quick taxi ride away.
Save up to $1,050 at Château Élan at the Vintage
Discover a hidden piece of Tuscany in the heart of the Hunter Valley with a stay at this 100-acre spa estate. Come for the rolling hills, cellar door wine trails and contemporary suites; stay for the award-winning 18-hole golf course and indulgent day spa.
The Best Offers With Savings Up to $1,000
Save up to $640 at The Star Grand Hotel
The Star Grand Hotel is an iconic destination in the heart of Sydney’s harbourside. Part of The Star entertainment complex, it offers sleek accommodation and upscale dining at renowned venues like BLACK Bar & Grill and Sokyo, named Best Japanese Restaurant at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence.
Save up to $600 at The Elandra, Mission Beach
Discover new heights of clifftop luxury at The Elandra, Mission Beach, an adults-only boutique hideaway perfectly positioned above Queensland’s spectacular Mission Beach. Relax in your upgraded ocean-view king room, unwind at the ocean-facing pool or dine al fresco on the resort’s spectacular deck.
Savings are calculated in Australian Dollars (AUD). Pricing and savings correct at time of publication and may be subject to change. Feature image: Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
