The Maldives Resort With an Underwater Restaurant & Floating Padel Court

Meyyafushi Maldives is one of the Indian Ocean’s most ambitious new all-inclusives – 95 private-pool villas, ten dining outlets and a floating padel court in Lhaviyani Atoll. Here’s what makes it worth the seaplane ride. Meyyafushi Maldives opened in October 2025 after 30 months of construction, and it’s come out of the gate with confidence. […]

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The Brand-New Maldives Resort Where Overwater Villas Are the Standard

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives opened in 2025 with a radical policy: every villa is overwater, with a private pool or Jacuzzi. Here’s what else it gets right. One of the Indian Ocean’s most anticipated new resorts started welcoming guests in 2025 and it was worth the wait. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives sits in the North […]

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Direct to Paradise: Onboard Luxury Escapes’ Melbourne to Malé Flight

Australia’s first direct flight to the Maldives has changed the game on one of the world’s great bucket-list trips. Here’s what to expect onboard. It’s official: 2027 dates are now available on our exclusive direct flights from Melbourne to Malé. With packages including flights and a five-night stay starting from $2,399 per person, you can […]

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The Exclusive Holidays Your Year Has Been Calling Out For

The Maldives, the Gold Coast, Singapore and beyond – unlocked for a limited time, these are the holidays you’ve been holding out for. For a limited time, Luxury Escapes Unlocked is opening the door to our most exclusive offers – premium packages, carefully curated and loaded with handpicked experiences. From picturesque Phuket to dazzling Singapore, […]

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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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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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These Tropical Holiday Destinations Are Made for Your Next Escape

From glossy Maldivian luxury to jungle-clad Sri Lanka and incense-scented Bali, which tropical holiday paradise is your perfect match? Not all tropical destinations are created equal: while they may have postcard-perfect beaches and swaying palms in common, the culture and vibe is completely distinct to each. So how do you choose when booking your next […]

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Best of 2025: Save Up to A$8,000 on The Most Amazing Escapes of the Year

Dreaming of your next escape? Sun, surf, savings and more await with these exclusive escapes. This year’s hottest escapes are back and better than ever with ‘Best of 2025’. 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 […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Bali, Thailand & More

From the dazzling shores of the Maldives to the must-visit cities of Dubai and Hong Kong, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: ‘Best of’ is back and bigger and better than ever for 2025, with our top escapes from the […]

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Melbourne to Malé: New 2027 Direct Flight Dates Announced

Introducing Australia’s first and only direct flight to the Maldives, exclusive to Luxury Escapes. Once-in-a-lifetime, flop-and-drop, postcard-perfect. The Maldives has many labels that capture its crystal-clear lagoons, overwater bungalows, and powder-white sands. But there’s one badge it hadn’t earned until this year: a stopover-free trip from Australia. There’s now a shortcut to paradise, as Luxury […]

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Which Asia Destination is Right for You?

From the island bliss of Thailand to the glittering dynamism of Singapore and the dreamlike serenity of the Maldives, these are the unique merits of Asia’s most popular spots. Torn between Bali and Thailand for your next family holiday? Wondering what all the fuss is about with Vietnam, or is the Maldives worth it? Or […]