Spice Up Your Life: 23 of Thailand’s Best Restaurants

From the banks of Chao Phraya, the River of Kings, to Koh Samui’s balmy waters, Thailand has no shortage of world-class eats. There’s endless innovation and elevation in Thailand, with traditional flavours – spicy, salty, sour and sweet – being remixed in kitchens from frenetic Bangkok to jungled Chiang Mai. While Thailand’s culinary masters […]

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Travel + Leisure Names 100 Best New Hotels

The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]

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Shores of Splendour: The Best Beachfront Resorts in Bali

If your next holiday looks like pearly-white sands, clifftop cocktails and seaside sunsets, nowhere does bliss quite like these beachfront resorts in Bali. Bali exemplifies the definition of ‘tropical paradise’ with its cache of beachfront retreats, resorts and hotels offering a stay fit for every kind of traveller. While the island boasts many resorts scattered […]

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Top 5-Star & Ultra Lux Escapes in Spain

Beyond Spain’s tried-and-tested beach resorts, uncover one-of-a-kind heritage gems and uber-chic beach clubs, from city to coast. The lure of Spanish sunshine keeps coastal resorts buzzing all summer long. But with its centuries of rich history, rolling Mediterranean countryside and post-Ibiza-nights wellness scene, it’s worth venturing beyond to uncover stays that are truly one-of-a-kind – […]

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Melbourne Airport Reigns Supreme in Global Airport Rankings for Australia and the Pacific

Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport’s excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]

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Say Hello to Sorrento’s Polished Crown Jewel: InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

For Gatsby-era glamour on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this recently refreshed coastal retreat pulls no punches. Writer Ruby Staley checks in to InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula to join in on the pinnacle of parties and find out what all the flap is about. A Mornington Peninsula icon since 1875, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula brings a luxury […]

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16 of the Best Luxury Resorts for Families

Family-friendly and luxury aren’t mutually exclusive – some of the best resorts in the world cater for big and little kids alike, with plenty to entertain and engage tots, teens and travelling parents. Little visitors are looked after with activity-filled kids’ clubs, splash zones and skate parks, while adults can take a load off thanks […]

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These Are Africa’s Best National Parks & Game Reserves

From sprawling Kruger National Park to thundering Victoria Falls, Africa’s national parks are a wonderland of abundant flora and fauna. There’s nothing quite like the wild thrill of an African safari. Swaying savanna grasses and dense bamboo forests provide adventure-seekers with plentiful opportunities for wildlife-spotting, including the Big Five safari animals – the lion, leopard, […]

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A Tale of Three Eras at Hobart’s The Tasman

From 1840s sandstone to glass-walled modern splendour, The Tasman is a celebration of classic luxury in true Tasmanian style. Writer Sara Rudling stays at this award-winning Luxury Collection hotel. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart invites a unique blend of heritage glamour and contemporary convenience to the capital of the Apple Isle. Since opening […]

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SIRO One Za’abeel Opens as Dubai’s First Fitness Hotel

3D body scans, oxygen therapy and a dedicated onsite nutritionist await those checking into the latest hotel by Kerzner Group, the company behind the iconic Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. The latest development by hotelier Kerzner Group has blurred the lines of wellness and luxury hospitality, with the […]

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How to Spend a Luxurious Weekend in Townsville

The recent introduction of the first five-star hotel has turned heads toward this picturesque town in Queensland, Australia. Welcome to Townsville, where luxury meets sun-drenched paradise. Townsville, towns-ville, – a place so nice they named it twice – officially holds its own among its better-known neighbours, with Port Douglas and Cairns to the north; the Great […]

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Where, What & When: An Insider Guide to Phuket

Thailand’s largest island attracts travellers to mountainous jungles and stunning seafronts in search of thrilling adventure and good times. Here is an insider guide to Phuket. Welcome to Phuket, the jewel of the Andaman Sea – where jungle meets ocean and tradition dances with modern flair. By day, dive into the mineral-rich waters of Phang […]