Meet Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, An Overwater Escape Closer to Home

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort turns a family getaway into a full resort experience, with overwater bungalows, a private saltwater lagoon and a calendar of nearby coastal adventures. A private saltwater lagoon, palm-fringed pool and overwater bungalows – welcome to Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. Set in Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast, this resort blends coastal-cool […]

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The Best Five-Star Hotels in Bangkok

City lights, private plunge pools and riverfront gardens: neighbourhood by neighbourhood, these are the best hotels in Bangkok. Gilded temples, rooftop bars, longtail boats and sleek Skytrains – where you stay in Bangkok shapes the way you experience the city. From riverside hotels with heritage to BTS-connected bases near dining, shopping and nightlife, this guide […]

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Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi or Penang: Which Malaysia Escape Should You Book?

Malaysia is a country of diverse traditions, festivals and food, so where you stay means everything. When deciding where to stay in Malaysia, the answer depends on what you want from your time away: Kuala Lumpur has skyscrapers, shopping and a broad dining scene; Langkawi is a resort-led break beside the sea; and Penang is […]

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Cairns, Port Douglas & Palm Cove: Where to Stay in Tropical North Queensland

These three gems along the Queensland coast are separated by only an hour’s drive, but they make for very different holidays. The Sunshine State presents a positive problem: choosing between city, sand, reef and rainforest. The beauty of the region is that you can easily tick off all four in a single weekend. If it’s […]

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From Maui to the Maldives: The OUTRIGGER Resort With a Private Island You Can Book

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort brings the Hawaiian brand’s signature barefoot island luxury to South Ari Atoll, as seen on Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays. OUTRIGGER’s story began in Hawaii in 1947, before the hotel chain expanded to Maui and then into beach destinations across the world. That hands-on approach to beachside luxury is core […]

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Beach, Lagoon or Private Plunge Pool? This Palm Cove Resort Has All Three

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa brings together a melaleuca-shaded lagoon, spacious apartments and direct beach access – all within reach of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. You don’t have to go far from home to find tropical paradise with an enormous lagoon pool and a beachfront postcode in Queensland’s most […]

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Where Beach Days Meet Marine Adventures: Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu brings together a private beach cove, marine wildlife, generous tropical grounds and a deep sense of place on Mactan Island. Here’s how to make the most of a stay built around the sea. Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu is a beachfront resort on Mactan Island in the Philippines, where the days divide between saltwater, […]

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Meet Little National, The New Adelaide Hotel That’s Little in Name Only

Little National Hotel Adelaide brings cleverly compact rooms and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views across the city, hills and coast to the CBD There’s a new kid on the block in Adelaide’s CBD. Opening on 1 September 2026, Little National Hotel Adelaide brings the brand’s compact-room formula to the leafy streets of North Terrace. […]

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Four Pools, a Beachfront Spa and the Softer Side of Koh Samui

Bandara Spa Resort & Pool Villas, Samui brings together beachfront living, Thai-inspired spa rituals and easy access to Fisherman’s Village – giving couples and families a relaxed base for exploring Koh Samui. Set on Bophut Beach in Koh Samui, discover easygoing beachfront days, tropical gardens and the convenience of Fisherman’s Village nearby when you stay […]

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The Rottnest Island Glamping Stay Made for Slow Mornings and Pinky Beach Sunsets

Canvas eco-tents behind Pinky Beach, Bathurst Lighthouse on the headland and the Indian Ocean just beyond your deck. Most trips to Rottnest Island start with a ferry timetable and end with a race back to the jetty. Stay the night and the island starts to feel different: there’s time for another swim, sunset on the […]

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This Seminyak Beachfront Stay is Made for the Suite Life

With a Jacuzzi in every suite, a beach club and rooftop sunsets, Grand Seminyak puts you in the middle of Bali’s most sociable neighbourhood. Some Bali stays make you choose between slowing down and going out. At Grand Seminyak, the day starts by the sea and ends wherever Seminyak takes you. Drift between the ocean […]

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Best Uluṟu Experiences: Your First Time in the Northern Territory

Booked your stay at Sails in the Desert? It’s now time to find the experiences that turn your Outback escape into an unforgettable excursion – with time for sunrise, stories, dinner, stars and the quiet moments in between. Arriving at Sails in the Desert gives you the best base in Yulara: the hotel is sorted, […]