Unplug, Unwind: Australia’s Top Off-Grid & Secluded Stays

From remote island glamping to bucket-list Red Centre retreats, discover our favourite local stays for those wanting to disconnect. With thousands of kilometres of rugged coastline, rusty red deserts and ancient rainforests, Australia has no shortage of breathtaking natural landscapes. Making the most of these spectacular settings, these are luxurious off-grid and secluded stays allow […]

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The Best Adults-Only & Child-Free Resorts in Thailand

Whether you’re after romance or rejuvenation, Thailand’s top adult-only resorts deliver. When the urge to unwind and indulge arises, you can’t beat Thailand, with its pristine white-sand beaches that stretch along the shores of the Andaman Sea. And while Thailand has excellent family-friendly accommodation offerings, it doesn’t skimp on its share of luxe adults-only and […]

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8 Overwater Villas Worth Booking a Plane Ticket For

At the world’s most impressive overwater villas, the accommodation is just as good, if not better, than the destination. There’s a specific kind of quiet that only happens over water. No road noise, no footsteps above, just the sound of the lagoon shifting beneath the floorboards. This, paired with luxuries like ocean-view bathtubs, butler service, […]

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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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Why Hayman Island Needs to Be on Every Aussie Bucket List

Australia’s most iconic private island resort delivers everything (and more) when it comes to the epitome of paradise: beachfront pools overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, immersive island experiences and standout drinks and dining. You’ll find the renowned InterContinental Hayman Island Resort located at the furthest northern tip of the Whitsundays. This acclaimed destination (with a […]

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Travel + Leisure Names 100 Best New Hotels

The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]

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Shores of Splendour: The Best Beachfront Resorts in Bali

If your next holiday looks like pearly-white sands, clifftop cocktails and seaside sunsets, nowhere does bliss quite like these beachfront resorts in Bali. Bali’s beaches: what you need to know Bali is spoken about as though every beach promises the same trip, but the island’s coastline is more varied than that. The best resorts here […]

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Say Hello to Sorrento’s Polished Crown Jewel: InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

For Gatsby-era glamour on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this recently refreshed coastal retreat pulls no punches. Writer Ruby Staley checks in to InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula to join in on the pinnacle of parties and find out what all the flap is about. A Mornington Peninsula icon since 1875, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula brings a luxury […]

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16 of the Best Luxury Resorts for Families

Family-friendly and luxury aren’t mutually exclusive – some of the best resorts in the world cater for big and little kids alike, with plenty to entertain and engage tots, teens and travelling parents. Little visitors are looked after with activity-filled kids’ clubs, splash zones and skate parks, while adults can take a load off thanks […]

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A Tale of Three Eras at Hobart’s The Tasman

From 1840s sandstone to glass-walled modern splendour, The Tasman is a celebration of classic luxury in true Tasmanian style. Writer Sara Rudling stays at this award-winning Luxury Collection hotel. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart invites a unique blend of heritage glamour and contemporary convenience to the capital of the Apple Isle. Since opening […]

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Ultra Lux A to Z: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Brands

From the legendary A-list havens of Waldorf Astoria to the modern luxe of Nobu lifestyle hotels, uncover the unique signatures of the world’s finest hotel brands. No two travellers are the same – which is something the world’s best hotel brands are here to celebrate. While some emphasise wellness, others highlight epicurean adventures or remarkable, […]

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SIRO One Za’abeel Opens as Dubai’s First Fitness Hotel

3D body scans, oxygen therapy and a dedicated onsite nutritionist await those checking into the latest hotel by Kerzner Group, the company behind the iconic Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. The latest development by hotelier Kerzner Group has blurred the lines of wellness and luxury hospitality, with the […]