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Direct to Paradise: Onboard Luxury Escapes’ Inaugural 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. Luxury Escapes’, and Australia’s, first-ever direct flight to the Maldives took off on Monday night and I was lucky enough to be on it. This is not my first Maldivian rodeo and the […]

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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 […]

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Does This Singapore Hotel Have Marina Bay’s Best Location?

Floor-to-ceiling skyline views, private club lounges and a massive play village for the kids – here’s why Pan Pacific Singapore is the ultimate Singapore escape. Singapore packs a lot into a small footprint, and Marina Bay is where most of it happens. It’s a 20-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport, but the bigger sell is […]

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7 Reasons Why The Meru Sanur Is the Perfect Bali Beach Stay

Serene spa treatments, flavourful dining and beachfront bliss – here’s why a stay at The Meru Sanur offers the perfect slice of five-star Bali indulgence. Sanur has always been on Bali’s quieter side, with calmer water, unhurried streets and some of the island’s best sunrises. It was only missing a resort worthy of the setting. […]

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Welcome to the Golden State: The Insider Guide to California

This California travel guide has everything you need to plan the ultimate trip, from when to go, what to eat and where to stay. The land of dreamers, sunshine, movie magic and innovation, California, or “the Golden State” as it’s known, is the ultimate playground. With vibrant beaches filled with street performers and surfers, multicultural […]

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Why Alila Seminyak is the Bali Beach Hotel Worth Booking Again and Again

Alila Seminyak puts you directly on one of Seminyak’s best stretches of beach, with five pools, good food and a spa with an international reputation. No matter if you’ve been to Bali a few times or it’s your first time, Seminyak is a good place to be. Good restaurants, a beach that catches the sunset, […]