Pyramids & Floating Palaces: 8 Unique Experiences You Can Only Have in Egypt

Stand dwarfed by ancient architectural wonders, uncover pharaohs’ tombs and temples, and glide along the Nile in style – you can’t do it anywhere else. Egyptomania has had a feverish grip on Western culture since ancient times. Flaunting cursed mummies, Cleopatra and the Great Pyramids, this 3,000-year-old civilisation beguiled even the Greeks and Romans, empires […]

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Bangkok’s Best Rooftop Bars

From sky-high terraces serving caviar and Scotch to high-concept cocktail bars that reach for the stars, these are Bangkok’s best rooftop bars. Look skywards from almost anywhere in Thailand’s capital and you’ll see them – Bangkok’s legendary rooftop bars, promising countless good times amid the clouds. With progressive mixology and many of the world’s greatest […]

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Très Chic: Jaw-Dropping Fashion Designer Hotels

Nothing says luxury like designer fashion – and with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Versace and Chanel lending their creative vision to the world’s top hotels, the limit does not exist. Fashion brands do more than just dress us these days. With entire creative teams behind them, the likes of Versace, Ralph Lauren and Armani […]

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Falling for New Orleans: Your Whirlwind Guide to a Weekend in the Big Easy

From bewitching jazz clubs to vibrant markets and pillowy beignets, this three-day itinerary takes you to the beating heart of New Orleans. Famed for its festivals, acclaimed for its cuisine and duly recognised as the birthplace of jazz… New Orleans’ cultural cup runneth over. Even with just a few days to give to this spectacular […]

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5 Reasons Why a Small-Group Tour is the Best Way to Discover China

Expert local insight, logistics all in hand, multiple destinations and transport covered: discover why touring is optimal way to uncover the wonders of China. China’s diverse cultural heritage is a challenge to fit into one itinerary. With limited time to see myriad unforgettable destinations, from the regal Forbidden City to the ancient Zhujiajiao Water Town, […]

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11 Must-Have Experiences in Malaysia 

Watch bats flutter through prehistoric caves, climb Mount Kinabalu’s picturesque peak and savour sweet, freshly picked durians – in Malaysia, this is just the beginning. From the lush tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur’s Batu Caves and Mount Kinabalu’s ranges, Malaysia offers a diverse tapestry of cultural and culinary discoveries. Take […]

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7 Reasons Why Sails in the Desert Should be on Your Bucket List

There has never been a better time to tick unmissable Aussie stays off your travel to-do list – and this iconic outback oasis is your launchpad for delving deep into Australia’s ancient Indigenous roots. To a backdrop of the iconic rich red soil that’s synonymous with the Red Centre, white sails shimmer like a mirage […]

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Sleep Like Royalty at These Extraordinary Heritage Hotels

These aren’t just any hotels: these gilt-dipped palaces, Georgian townhouses and Art Deco masterpieces once hosted royalty and aristocrats. There’s something special about staying in a hotel with history. Perhaps it’s the one-of-a-kind architecture, the marriage of past with present, or the whispers of the tales the walls surely have to tell. It’s an invitation […]

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Rachel Khoo’s Guide to London

British cook and presenter of Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays, Rachel Khoo, shares her top tips for the UK capital. While Sweden-based Rachel Khoo is a regular fixture on Australian TV screens (thanks to Zumbo’s Just Desserts, The Great Australian Bake Off and now, Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays), the British capital is […]

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The Crème de la Crème of Hot Chocolate in Paris

From cafes steeped in literary legend to hidden boutiques perfumed with roasting cacao – these are the finest hot chocolates in the ‘City of Light’. Paris – home of the baguette, brie and macarons – is no stranger to extraordinary artisanal food, but our new sweetheart in the ‘City of Love’ is its incredible hot […]

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5 Iconic USA Road Trips

There’s perhaps no country in the world more iconic for scenic road trips than the USA. From the famous to the unexpected, these are its best routes. Road trips are all about the journey, not the end destination, and nowhere is this adage truer than the winding highways of the USA. With a landmass to […]

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The Prettiest Ports on Europe’s Danube River

Whether train, plane or road, there are countless ways to explore Europe – but many of its brightest jewels can be found riverside. Bavarian charm, imperial palaces, medieval laneways and traditional Christmas markets: the banks of Europe’s River Danube are so jam-packed with picture-perfect sights, it’s no wonder river cruising here is enjoying a surge […]