The Maldives All-Inclusive That May Spoil Every Other Resort For You

Eighty premium wines, Taittinger by the glass, and an overwater Asian fusion restaurant that books out fast – this South Ari Atoll resort sets a standard that’s hard to forget. Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives sits on a private island in South Ari Atoll, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé, and it […]

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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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This is the Khao Lak Hotel Worth Rearranging Your Thailand Trip For

The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani does a lot of things well: beachfront villas with private pools, a kids’ club named after an octopus, and a chess room for when the sun gets serious. Khao Lak sits about 75 minutes north of Phuket Airport on Thailand’s Andaman coast – far enough from the airport […]

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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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This Melbourne Hotel Puts the Entire City on Your Doorstep

At Le Méridien Melbourne, the Palace Suite has views over Old Parliament House, a vinyl record player, and ramen noodle cups in the minibar. Yes, really. Le Méridien Melbourne sits at the top of Bourke Street in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct, steps from some of Melbourne‘s best theatres, galleries, and dining. With […]

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7 Reasons Guests Keep Coming Back to This Melbourne Hotel

Most Melbourne hotels are easy enough to leave. QT Melbourne – laneway address, award-winning rooftop bar, three restaurants and rooms that feel like a designer’s fever dream – is not. In a city that takes its boutique hotels seriously, repeat guests are the real review. More than half of Luxury Escapes travellers who stay at […]

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This Award-Winning Bali Hotel Has a Pool Big Enough to Rival the Ocean

A Josper grill restaurant, Legian Beach at your doorstep and swimming pool worth diving in to – here’s why The Stones Hotel keeps drawing people back to Bali. Legian quietly sits between Kuta and Seminyak, often overlooked by travellers planning a Bali escape. The Stones Hotel is a reason to change that. It’s a want-for-nothing […]

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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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Why Pullman Bunker Bay is the Ultimate Margaret River Base

If the world-class wineries of the Margaret River Region are on your bucket list and you’re ready for a peaceful coastal escape, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is the place for you. Think direct beach access, a sweeping infinity pool overlooking the bay and self-contained villas that balance comfort with understated luxury. Spend your days wine tasting among rolling vineyards before returning […]

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Well Above Par: The Ultimate Queensland Golf Festival in 2026

The Festival of Golf is a bold reimagining of a golfing tournament with fun, food and fashion added to the top flight line up of Australian women’s golfers. And it’s held at Sanctuary Cove Resort & Golf one of Australia’s most storied courses. Sanctuary Cove is set to put the party into Australian women’s golf. The Festival of Golf will be […]