Why Batik Air Is Your Direct Ticket to Bali Bliss

Direct flights to Bali from Australia have never been easier with Batik Air. The seat and the route Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL). Seat 29C on a Boeing 737 MAX. 5 hours 40 minutes. Is there a loyalty scheme? Through Batik Air Club, travellers can earn Batik Air Club Points and work their way from the free Silver membership level to Gold or Platinum tier, with perks ranging from members-only discounts to complimentary checked […]

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7 Reasons Why This Could Be Labuan Bajo’s Most Extraordinary Resort

TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, is the resort that makes Labuan Bajo unmissable. Labuan Bajo sits at the edge of Indonesia’s most dramatic landscape, a former fishing village turned luxury destination that serves as the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park. Ten minutes from the airport, TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection […]

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Arrival Hall: The Latest Travel News From May & June

Travel news from the past month including exclusive rare wine pourings at Bistro Guillaume, new beachfront residences from Six Senses, degustation heroing caviar, ice driving with BMW and a return to the history of expedition travel. Guillaume opens the cellar Bistro Guillaume at Crown Melbourne opened La Cave Privée on 18 May, and some bottles […]

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Inside the Bali Estate Where Every Sprawling Villa Has Its Own Private Pool

Tucked into a former coconut grove, this intimate 20-villa estate in Jimbaran makes your luxury stay feel unhurried and private. Fewer guests, more space and a level of personalised service that larger properties can’t replicate – Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa promises a high-end luxury experience just for you. Here are five reasons why […]

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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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Loved Bali? Here’s Why Lombok Should Be Next

Thinking of visiting Lombok? Here’s why Bali’s quieter neighbour deserves a spot on your travel list. Bali has long dominated the Indonesian island conversation, but just across the Lombok Strait lies a destination that offers everything its famous neighbour does – with fewer crowds to share it with. Lombok moves at its own unhurried pace, […]

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This Award-Winning Cook Islands Resort is Steps From One of the World’s Best Lagoons

One of the world’s most beautiful lagoons and just 29 thatched-roof beachfront bungalows and villas: here’s what makes this Cook Islands resort the perfect escape. A 45-minute flight north of Rarotonga, Pacific Resort Aitutaki sits directly on the western rim of one of the most celebrated lagoons in the world. This award-winning hideaway – the […]

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6 Reasons Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Should Be Your Next Family Escape

A sweeping beachfront, four pools, a waterpark and an accredited dive centre – here’s what makes this resort one of Phuket’s best escapes. Perched on five kilometres of white sand on Karon Beach in Phuket, Centara Grand Beach Resort really is the ultimate family escape: shimmering pools, mouth-watering dining venues and an action-packed waterpark that […]

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The All-Inclusive Hillside Koh Samui Resort With Five Pools & Private Oceanfront Villas

From beachfront dinners on the sand to a spa that sends you home rearranged – this all-inclusive Koh Samui resort is built for couples and families who want it all. Ten minutes’ drive from Koh Samui airport, the Hyatt Regency Koh Samui sits on a hillside above the Gulf of Thailand, all cascading pools and […]

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The Inimitable Royalty-Approved Hotel That Still Sets the Standard in Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been hosting royalty, writers and the well-travelled since 1876. Here’s why it’s still on top. By most reckonings, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is one of the most storied hotels in Asia. Audrey Hepburn stayed here. So did Joseph Conrad, Princess Diana and David Bowie. The portraits in the Author’s Lounge document the […]

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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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Why the Arctic in Summer Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Arctic winter rightfully gets a lot of airtime, but the 24-hour daylight, wildflower-covered fjords and midnight hikes make a strong case for summer. When you think of summer, the Arctic likely isn’t the first destination that comes to mind. Yet it’s one of the most captivating times of year to experience this land of […]