Arrival Hall: The Latest Travel News From January & February

Recent travel news including a new initiative to help communities in Victoria’s High Country affected by the bushfires, a new Thai resort from Minor Hotels and a renovated Queenstown luxury alpine retreat in New Zealand. Helping the High Country: support fire-affected Victorian businesses with a new consumer portal “Victoria’s High Country at Home” allows people […]

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3 of the Best Places to Eat in Canggu

Much of the excitement in Canggu these days is away from the black sand of Echo Beach and in the kitchens of its thriving restaurants. Paul Chai dines out in this Balinese hotspot that is proving catnip for food lovers from all over the world. On my last visit to Canggu, almost a decade ago, […]

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5 Experiences You Can’t Miss at Ha Long Bay

From floating feasts to secluded swims, here are five experiences you can’t miss at Ha Long Bay. This vast UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Vietnam‘s finest natural masterpieces, dotted with nearly 2000 limestone islands that rise dramatically from crystal-clear water. A day cruise on the bay is a must for many visitors to […]

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The Ultimate 2026 Formula 1™ Guide: Races, Tracks & Key Dates

Get up to speed on the global events for this year’s F1™ championship: the GOAT of all motor racing competitions. 24 races. 21 countries. 22 drivers. 11 teams. In the most high-octane of sports, who comes out on top is down to a fine alchemy of superhuman skill, pioneering technology and rigorous precision. From its […]

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From Snow to Tokyo: Where to Go in Japan

From Shibuya’s rush to Kyoto’s hush, and Osaka’s late-night eats to Hokkaido’s powder peaks – here’s your guide to where to go in Japan. Deciding where to go in Japan can feel overwhelming – this is a country where ancient temples share skylines with futuristic skyscrapers, where you can ski world-class powder in the morning and soak […]

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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 Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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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: Why Our New Direct Flight is a Gamechanger

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 hasn’t earned, until now: a stopover-free trip from Australia. There’s now a shortcut to paradise, as Luxury Escapes […]

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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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The Perfect Family Holiday? Yas, Please

Family time at thrilling fun parks? Yas. Exciting race days at the F1? Yas. The world’s best retail therapy? Yas, Yas, Yas. If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is the answer. Known as the entertainment capital of Abu Dhabi, Yas is a manmade island packed with theme parks, waterparks, […]

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Why This Qantas Flight is the Quickest & Most Comfortable Route to LAX

We review Qantas’ direct economy service from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Choosing the right flight can transform a potentially arduous long-haul shift into part of the adventure. In economy on Qantas’ Melbourne to Los Angeles direct route, expect great food, entertainment and service along the way. The seat and the route Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Seat 43D on a […]