Thailand Announced as Location for The White Lotus Season 3

The swirling Hollywood rumour mill has been put to bed, with the next season of HBO’s The White Lotus headed to Thailand. Following months of speculation, the Land of Smiles was officially announced as the setting for the third instalment of the smash TV series. Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) and HBO both released official statements, […]

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South African Airways to Resume Perth-Johannesburg Direct Flights

Big news for safari enthusiasts: South African Airways is set to resume its non-stop Perth-to-Johannesburg flight services from 28 April 2024. South African Airways (SAA) has announced the recommencement of its direct flight service between Johannesburg and Perth for the first time since before the pandemic. From 28 April 2024, the restored service will operate […]

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New York Times Lists Two Australian Cities as 2024 Must-Sees

New York Times names Tasmania and Brisbane among its top 52 places to travel in 2024. There’s more to Australia than Melbourne and Sydney, according to the New York Times. Long-underrated Tasmania and foodie hub Brisbane have each landed a spot on the publication’s list of ‘52 Places to Go in 2024’. As the only […]

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Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge Reopens After Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Southern Ocean Lodge reopens after the devastating 2019 fires that destroyed Kangaroo Island, with a multi-million dollar renovation. After a three-year journey of reconstruction following the 2019 Kangaroo Island bushfires, the highly awaited reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge has arrived. The flagship property of Baillie Lodges has been meticulously reconstructed in a A$55 million fit-out, […]

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Michelin-Starred UK Chef to Headline Soneva Fushi’s Maldives Zipline Restaurant

Chef Michael Wignall will make his way to Flying Sauces, the world’s first zipline restaurant, for a Maldivian residency in February 2024. Soneva Fushi will soar to new heights early next year when renowned UK chef Michael Wignall brings the flavours of his Michelin-starred restaurant, The Angel at Hetton, to the private atoll. The new […]

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Why Virgin Voyages is the Perfect Trip for First-Time Cruisers

Cabins fit for a rockstar, Mad Men-inspired martini bars and floating specialty restaurants with Michelin Star chef-curated menus: Virgin Voyages sails beyond the everyday to provide adults-only experiences that reimagine cruising as you know it. Departing all year round from Miami and seasonally from Barcelona, Athens, Sydney and Melbourne, each of Virgin Voyages four super […]

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These Are the Hottest Travel Trends of 2024

Our in-house experts and 4,000 Luxury Escapes members have spoken: these are the top destinations and trends emerging for the year ahead. Want to know where travel insiders are jetting off to in 2024? Luxury Escapes’ annual Travel Trends report has landed. We asked 4,000 Luxury Escapes members, and our in-house experts, what 2024 holds […]

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Royal Caribbean Launches the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Icon of the Seas officially joined Royal Caribbean’s 28-ship fleet on Monday, taking the crown as the world’s largest cruise ship. The world’s biggest cruise ship is now in the hands of her new owner, with Royal Caribbean International accepting delivery of 1,198 feet long, and 250,800 gross ton Icon of the Seas on November […]

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The Results Are In: Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, AYANA Bali and LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives are among the winners of these prestigious travel awards. The winners have been announced for the 2024 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, a globally recognised stamp of distinction from the publishing powerhouse behind Vogue, GQ and Condé Nast Traveller. Among the […]

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The StandardX, Melbourne Opening in Fitzroy in February 2024

There’s nothing standard about the brand-new The StandardX. Opening in Melbourne’s Fitzroy in February 2024, this hotel is the first of its kind in the world. Melbourne’s hotel scene is set to welcome a cool newcomer in 2024 with the opening of The StandardX, the younger sibling of parent brand The Standard. The luxe latter […]

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Coming Soon: Sydney’s First 25hours hotel to Open in Paddington

One of Sydney’s leading property developers is bringing a fresh and vibrant hotel concept to the heart of Paddington. Central Element (CE) property development, in collaboration with Boston Global Group, is gearing up to break ground on Australia’s first 25hours hotel, set to open its doors in December 2024. Situated in the heart of the […]

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Virgin Australia Launches Red Centre Route to Uluru

Uluru is set for a tourism boost with Virgin Australia announcing two new direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane to be introduced in 2024. Virgin Australia has announced its return to Uluru with two new nonstop services from Brisbane and Melbourne, allowing the carrier to connect the capital cities with the iconic Red Centre destination for […]