Me, Myself and Isle: Why Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is Great for Solo Travellers Too

Rebecca Ellwood always dreamed of travelling to the Maldives, she just never thought she’d do it solo. But at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa she discovered that, for a relaxing, enriching and bucket-list ticking island getaway, it doesn’t always take two. It’s a bold move to travel to the most romantic resort in the honeymoon […]

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Sky-High Hotel Value at EQ Makes the Perfect Kuala Lumpur City Break

When the Equatorial Hotel in Kuala Lumpur was demolished in 2012, the Malaysian capital lost a beloved institution first opened in 1973 but, phoenix-like, the soaring 52-storey new Equatorial Plaza has risen in its place (EQ takes up the uppermost floors), a modern classic with one of the best rooftop bars in the city. What’s […]

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5 Things We Love About Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Rockstar luxury, signature experiences, and endless entertainment options for the whole family – here are five things that will leave you amped up for a stay at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. Nestled within the enchanting Maldives, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives sits centre stage as an all-inclusive beachfront sanctuary where entertainment, luxury, and the essence of […]

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6 Things to Love About Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Between five restaurants, three bars, a 200-metre stretch of private beach and four pools, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa gives you plenty of reasons to stay put. Whether you’re travelling with family, carving out time for two or simply following the sun between the pool and beach, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa lets […]

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Isle Be Back: Why the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is the Ultimate All-Inclusive Overwater Destination

The tiny island of Maamutaa in the Indian Ocean offers all-inclusive luxury that cares about its guests just as much as it cares about the planet. Kate Webster escapes to the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’s eco-luxe oasis. The Maldives can be a euphoric travel destination of white-sand wishes and blue lagoon dreams, but it is very […]

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Ardo Brings Luxury Accommodation to Townsville

Everything, and we mean everything, about Ardo is new and luxurious. Writer Madeleine Keck checks in to uncover this Townsville newcomer’s gems. Ardo has become the first five-star accommodation to grace the sun-drenched coast of Townsville, helping elevate the laidback town to a tourism destination capable of rivalling Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Opening in […]

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What to Expect from a Stay at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

As one of the most generous all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives (hello, 80-bottle wine wall), it’s no surprise Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is one of the best-loved Luxury Escapes of all time. The stunning Maamutaa Island is 18 hectares of pure paradise. At its heart is a natural lake fringed with tropical foliage, all surrounded by […]

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This Maldives Gem is Hideaway By Name & By Nature

Amid a sea of luxury resorts, this far-flung paradise is well worth the extra travel time for its jungle-clad seclusion, pristine reef and ardour for amore. As I zip to Hideaway Resort & Spa by speedboat in the rosy light of dusk, I feel incredibly far from home. At a one-hour domestic flight and 30-minute […]

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Ace Hotel Sydney Hits All the Right Chords

This Sydney stay brings the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles to slick Surry Hills, with an acclaimed rooftop restaurant, happening lobby watering-hole and inclusive artist-in-residence program. I am not cool enough for Ace Hotel Sydney, I know that much. I was never picked first on a team in PE, never wore a trend before it […]

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4 Amazing Restaurants at Bali’s Potato Head Suites & Studios

Wood-fired pizza, chargrilled seafood and some of the most innovative plant-based food you’ll ever taste: Potato Head Suites & Studios is a one-stop shop for some of Bali’s best restaurants. The hero of any holiday is often the cuisine you eat while you’re there. For some, the food is the reason to go away. Enter […]

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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 […]

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6 Surprising Things About a Villa Stay at JA Manafaru, Maldives

Secret banyan groves, sumptuous dining and a sea filled with bioluminescent stars – a villa stay at JA Manafaru guarantees endless delight in one of the world’s most extraordinary places. Just one of two resorts in the Maldives’ unspoilt northernmost atoll, this acclaimed private island paradise – just a 60-minute domestic flight north from Malé, […]