Does This Adults-Only Resort Have The Best Infinity Pool on Koh Samui?

On Koh Samui’s quieter north shore, this adults-only resort makes a compelling case for taking the path less-travelled and staying well away from the crowds Most people arrive in Koh Samui thinking of Chaweng – the long, lively east-coast beach that dominates the island’s reputation. Maenam, on the calmer north shore, stretches 7km along the […]

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This Melbourne Escape Has Won Australia’s Top Hotel Award Three Years Running

Here’s what a stay at this South Wharf five-star actually looks like – from the Yarra-facing rooms to the floating wine gantry at Dock 37. Pan Pacific Melbourne’s running success at the World Travel Awards (in 2023, 2024 and 2025) doesn’t happen by accident. Spend a night (or longer) here and the reasons become fairly […]

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Why This Acclaimed Ubud Rainforest Resort Should Be Your Next Bali Escape

Lush rainforest, an iconic heated infinity pool and a host of five-star facilities – here’s what sets Padma Resort Ubud apart from the luxury pack. Nestled in the jungle-covered hills of Bali, Ubud is famed for its luxurious wellness culture. Standing as one of the region’s most luxurious family-friendly stays – and ranked by Tripadvisor […]

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The Brand-New Maldives Resort Where Overwater Villas Are the Standard

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives opened in 2025 with a radical policy: every villa is overwater, with a private pool or Jacuzzi. Here’s what else it gets right. One of the Indian Ocean’s most anticipated new resorts started welcoming guests in 2025 and it was worth the wait. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives sits in the North […]

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Uluwatu’s Best-Kept Secret Won’t Stay That Way For Long

Serene clifftop views, a Japanese restaurant with a sushi river and a spa with only one treatment room – here’s why you should put Seascape Uluwatu on your Bali itinerary. With powerful surf breaks and beach clubs with golden-hour queues, Uluwatu has become one of Bali’s most sought-after addresses, so trying to avoid the crowds […]

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Why Batik Air Is Your Direct Ticket to Bali Bliss

Direct flights to Bali from Australia have never been easier with Batik Air. The seat and the route Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL). Seat 29C on a Boeing 737 MAX. 5 hours 40 minutes. Is there a loyalty scheme? Through Batik Air Club, travellers can earn Batik Air Club Points and work their way from the free Silver membership level to Gold or Platinum tier, with perks ranging from members-only discounts to complimentary checked […]

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Inside the Bali Estate Where Every Sprawling Villa Has Its Own Private Pool

Tucked into a former coconut grove, this intimate 20-villa estate in Jimbaran makes your luxury stay feel unhurried and private. Fewer guests, more space and a level of personalised service that larger properties can’t replicate – Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa promises a high-end luxury experience just for you. Here are five reasons why […]

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Direct to Paradise: Onboard Luxury Escapes’ Melbourne to Malé Flight

Australia’s first direct flight to the Maldives has changed the game on one of the world’s great bucket-list trips. Here’s what to expect onboard. It’s official: 2027 dates are now available on our exclusive direct flights from Melbourne to Malé. With packages including flights and a five-night stay starting from $2,399 per person, you can […]

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6 Reasons Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Should Be Your Next Family Escape

A sweeping beachfront, four pools, a waterpark and an accredited dive centre – here’s what makes this resort one of Phuket’s best escapes. Perched on five kilometres of white sand on Karon Beach in Phuket, Centara Grand Beach Resort really is the ultimate family escape: shimmering pools, mouth-watering dining venues and an action-packed waterpark that […]

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The All-Inclusive Hillside Koh Samui Resort With Five Pools & Private Oceanfront Villas

From beachfront dinners on the sand to a spa that sends you home rearranged – this all-inclusive Koh Samui resort is built for couples and families who want it all. Ten minutes’ drive from Koh Samui airport, the Hyatt Regency Koh Samui sits on a hillside above the Gulf of Thailand, all cascading pools and […]

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The Inimitable Royalty-Approved Hotel That Still Sets the Standard in Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been hosting royalty, writers and the well-travelled since 1876. Here’s why it’s still on top. By most reckonings, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is one of the most storied hotels in Asia. Audrey Hepburn stayed here. So did Joseph Conrad, Princess Diana and David Bowie. The portraits in the Author’s Lounge document the […]

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7 Reasons Why The Meru Sanur Is the Perfect Bali Beach Stay

Serene spa treatments, flavourful dining and beachfront bliss – here’s why a stay at The Meru Sanur offers the perfect slice of five-star Bali indulgence. Sanur has always been on Bali’s quieter side, with calmer water, unhurried streets and some of the island’s best sunrises. It was only missing a resort worthy of the setting. […]