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 […]

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Thailand Drops Visa Requirements for Indian Travellers for Six Months

Thailand grants visa-free entry for Indian travellers from November 10, 2023. It’s time to pack your bags and set off for the Land of Smiles as Thailand has temporarily scrapped visa requirements for all Indian and Taiwanese travellers. For a six-month period from November 10, 2023, until May 10, 2024, this move to introduce visa-free […]

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Hot Off the Press: Dream by Luxury Escapes Issue 2 Out Now

Discover a better way to travel with the second print issue of Dream by Luxury Escapes on sale now. Pour yourself a cuppa, kick up your feet and flip through the glossy pages of the second issue of Dream by Luxury Escapes, where you’ll be transported to exciting destinations including the Maldives, Egypt, Hawaii, Malta […]

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Ultra Stylish $150m Boutique Melbourne Hotel in the Works

TFE Hotels has commenced construction on the luxurious Hannah St. Hotel, located on Melbourne’s Southbank. Melbourne’s hotel scene has a new kid on the block: the boutique Hannah St. Hotel. The $150 million hotel will house 188 rooms across 10 levels of the gleaming 62-storey Queensbridge Building, a new residential tower near Melbourne’s Crown […]

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Wall Street Journal Asks: Could Adelaide be Australia’s Coolest City?

The little-big city of Adelaide is gaining global attention. Move over, Melbourne and Sydney: ‘underrated’ Adelaide has been recognised by Wall Street Journal as possibly the coolest city in Australia. It’s hailed as ‘an almost utopian alternative to the typical urban sprawl’ thanks to its leafy parklands, surrounding Adelaide Hills and glistening beaches. Also commended […]

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Brand New Resort Alert: Introducing SO/ Maldives

The Accor-owned SO/ Hotels brand is set to bring its fashion-led flair to the Maldives for the first time ever this November. The Maldives is about to get a whole lot more glamorous with the grand opening of SO/ Maldives. Synonymous with art and fashion, the SO/ brand has previously collaborated with the likes of […]