A New All-Inclusive Beachfront Escape has Landed in Nusa Dua

A 15-month, multimillion-dollar transformation of this property on the Nusa Dua beachfront delivers an outstanding stay for every kind of traveller. Newly reimagined as Paradisus by Meliá Bali, this Nusa Dua resort brings a fresh, all-inclusive edge to Bali’s beachfront scene. Set right on the sand and wrapped in tropical gardens, it pairs lagoon-style pools […]

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Australia’s Most Anticipated Train Suites Are Finally Here

Your in-room bar is stocked to your taste before you board. The helicopter over Katherine Gorge is only for suite guests. And Bollinger La Grande Année is poured for the entirety of the journey. Journey Beyond’s Aurora Australis Suites, christened this week aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific, are the most significant upgrade to Australian […]

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This Hotel is About to Be Sydney’s Most Talked-About Stay

A community hub, a revival of a classic Sydney building and one of the most eccentric stays in a hotel scene that could benefit from some personality; 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia is a star and here are the reasons why. With arrival of the new movie-themed 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, the inner-city suburb […]

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Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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This Safari Lodge Is the Africa Experience You Don’t Need a Passport For

A 1,500-hectare wildlife park, all-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks and giraffes outside your window – The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort is South Australia’s most exciting new stay. The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort sits an hour east of Adelaide in the middle of one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. You […]

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Luxury Escapes Live: Melbourne’s Best Travel Event is Coming!

Clear your calendar, Melbourne. There’s a new date for your diary – and it comes with overwater villas, beachside cocktails and once-in-a-lifetime adventures (no passport required… yet). On 16–17 May 2026, the iconic Royal Exhibition Building will transform into a high-energy celebration of travel as Luxury Escapes Live makes its much-anticipated debut. Think exclusive offers, […]

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You Can Reach This Adults-Only Maldives Resort Without a Seaplane

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, is an adults-only island escape with overwater villas, beach access and reef snorkelling – and you won’t need a seaplane to get here. The Maldives usually comes with a side of seaplane: scenic, yes, but also weather-dependent, luggage-limited and occasionally a test of patience after […]

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The Adults-Only Mission Beach Retreat Everyone’s About to Be Talking About

Nala Resort in Mission Beach, Queensland, is an adults-only coastal hideout where private villas, a palm-fringed pool and a polished restaurant scene sit just steps from the Coral Sea. Mission Beach has always appealed to travellers who like their Queensland coastline a little quieter. It’s framed by rainforest, faces out towards Dunk Island and feels […]

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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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Best of: The Exclusive Access Only LuxPlus+ Members Unlock

Luxury Escapes’ biggest event of the year is the only way to get exclusive early access is with your LuxPlus+ membership. Only LuxPlus+ members will be a step ahead of everyone else as Luxury Escapes’ ‘Best of’ rolls out across December and January each year. Why? Because ‘Best of’ offers are available early, exclusively for […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Brand New Luxury Escapes Boutique Opens in Sydney

Airline lounge-inspired luxury and a champagne bar: our new Westfield Bondi Junction concept store is ready for check-in. Following the success of Luxury Escapes’ Chadstone boutique in Melbourne, we’ve taken the experience Sydney-side with an all-new retail concept at Westfield Bondi Junction. The store launched to much fanfare on 12 November, with eager guests queuing […]