Shores of Splendour: The Best Beachfront Resorts in Bali

If your next holiday looks like sandy feet, clifftop cocktails and sunsets by the sea, few places do beachfront escapes like Bali. Looking for calm waters for all ages, clifftop cocktails at sunset or a front-row seat to Bali’s beach-club scene? From the sheltered shores of Nusa Dua to Seminyak’s social energy and Jimbaran’s dramatic, […]

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20 of the Best Luxury Resorts for Families

From waterpark resorts and kids’ clubs to spacious villas, wildlife stays and beachfront escapes across Australia and Asia, these luxury family holidays offer a better fit for every age and travel style. Family holidays work best when everyone has something to look forward to. For younger children, that might mean a shallow pool and supervised […]

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6 Things to Love About Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Between five restaurants, three bars, a 200-metre stretch of private beach and four pools, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa gives you plenty of reasons to stay put. Whether you’re travelling with family, carving out time for two or simply following the sun between the pool and beach, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa lets […]

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This One-of-a-Kind Bali Estate is Actually Four Different Escapes

Go big or go home – that’s the unofficial motto of AYANA Bali, the world-class destination resort perched on 90 hectares of clifftop above Jimbaran Bay. AYANA Estate Bali is home to not one, but four luxury properties: RIMBA by AYANA Bali, AYANA Segara Bali, AYANA Villas Bali and AYANA Resort Bali, each offering its […]

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Take a Dip: Bali Villas & Suites with Private Pools

From rainforest-framed pools at Ayatara Resort Ubud to ocean-facing dips at The Apurva Kempinski Bali and secluded pool days at One Eleven Retreat – these are the best Bali pool villas and suites. From clifftop suites at The Apurva Kempinski Bali in Nusa Dua to rainforest villas at Ayatara Resort Ubud and adults-only pool stays […]

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Tripadvisor Names Trending Travel Destinations for 2024

Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Trending Destinations are in for 2024: Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines are the places to be. The illustrious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list for 2024 has been released, with Dubai named the Top Destination in the World for the third year in a row, […]

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Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Holiday Destinations for Sun-Seekers

From January in Thailand to November in Mauritius, soak up the sun no matter the season. For beach-lovers and summer souls, waiting for warm weather can feel eternal. Thankfully, the earth keeps turning, which means there’s always a corner ready to offer travellers an escape with a warm welcome. Start your year in tropical climes, […]

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Bali’s Buffet Bunch: 6 of Bali’s Best Breakfast Buffets

From sun-drenched soirees in Nusa Dua to ritzy Sunday sittings by the seaside in Seminyak, fuelling up takes on a new meaning with Bali’s buffets. A long list of dishes does not a buffet make. Mastering the art of gastronomic perfection involves careful planning where fresh produce, free-flowing bubbles and beachfront views are all part […]

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The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Bali

This is Bali, but all grown up: private pools, flower baths and dinners lit for two. Romance is something Bali has always done well with its secluded jungle stays, spa rituals borrowed from centuries of tradition, private canopy-draped villas, floating breakfasts, softly lit beach clubs and sunsets that cast amber light over the rice terraces. […]

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Icons Only: The Best Loved Luxury Escapes of the Decade

All killer, no filler. From Maldives to Thailand and Bali, these resorts are the absolute crème de la crème of luxury travel. Over the last 10 years, Luxury Escapes’ travel experts have scoured the globe in search of the best of the best (it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it). Having tried, […]

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Chasing Adventure: Bali’s Best Day-Hike Waterfalls

Venture beyond Bali’s white sand beaches to marvel at thundering waterfalls, perfectly set against a backdrop of verdant jungle terrain. Hidden among Bali’s lush tropical rainforests are some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, with many hiding below the radar of the thousands of visitors who frequent the island each year. From scenic crystal-clear […]

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Bali & Two Other Must-Explore Islands in Indonesia

The allure of Bali is no secret, but the wider wonders of Indonesia shouldn’t be kept out of the spotlight. Indonesia is more than Bali. And while the Island of the Gods is justly worthy of each and every visit it receives from travellers all around the world, the treasure trove of Indonesia’s other islands […]