Vietnam with MasterChef Australia’s Gary Mehigan

Discover Vietnam’s unmissable culinary experiences with ex-MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan, co-curator of Luxury Escapes’ first-ever Signature Series foodie tour. Some chefs are built differently: after training at iconic London venues The Connaught and Le Soufflé, Gary Mehigan returned to Melbourne for a blazing career across some of the city’s best restaurants. After a decade […]

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5 Reasons to Visit Vietnam

The world’s best banh mi, the beaches of Cam Ranh, the historic charm of Hoi An and luxury for less: these are the top reasons to visit Vietnam. From the coconut-fringed vistas of the Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City’s French architecture and frenetic, food-cart-lined streets, Vietnam offers moments of astonishment even to […]

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Luxury Escapes’ Guide to the World’s Best Destinations for June

Is a holiday on your mind? Discover some of the world’s best destinations for June, flawlessly blending luxury with adventure. Lovers of sunny days, unique cultural experiences and exceptional food and wine are spoilt for choice when travelling in June. Spend a day onboard a luxury catamaran spotting migrating humpback whales off Australia’s sparkling Sunshine […]

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Scooters, Starfish & Street Food: A Vietnam Travel Guide

From the beauty of Ha Long Bay to the best banh mi spots and starfish-studded shorelines, this whizz-bang Vietnam travel guide hits all the spots. Vietnam is a razzle-dazzle dynamite destination, with buzzing cities, off-the-beaten-track beaches and old towns time forgot. Visiting for the first time? It can be quite the task figuring out where […]

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Must-Try Hoi An Street Food: A Vietnam Foodie Adventure

Sugarcane sips, smoky bowls of bliss and the world’s best banh mi: Hoi An’s food culture is more than just a dining scene – it’s a dining sensation. Follow the lantern-lined streets and languid waterways to Hoi An’s rich array of gastronomic wonders on offer to the hungry traveller. Every culinary tradition that journeys through […]

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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: A First Timer’s Guide to Vietnam

If you’re torn between what to do in Vietnam on your first trip, our Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City guide will help you decide which to visit first. Vietnam is a patchwork of bustling megacities, quiet backwater towns, emerald islands and cascading rice paddies. In this vibrant country, first-timers are spoilt for choice. Where […]

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Where to Eat, Drink and Play in Vietnam

If it’s not already on there, it’s about time that you added Vietnam to your bucket list. Historical sites, gorgeous blue ocean, delicious food and heaps of culture await. Eat: Noodle dishes One of the first things you’ll notice when travelling in Vietnam is that the locals love noodles – and it’s no surprise when […]