Direct to Paradise: Onboard Luxury Escapes’ Inaugural 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. Luxury Escapes’, and Australia’s, first-ever direct flight to the Maldives took off on Monday night and I was lucky enough to be on it. This is not my first Maldivian rodeo and the […]

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Loved Bali? Here’s Why Lombok Should Be Next

Thinking of visiting Lombok? Here’s why Bali’s quieter neighbour deserves a spot on your travel list. Bali has long dominated the Indonesian island conversation, but just across the Lombok Strait lies a destination that offers everything its famous neighbour does – with fewer crowds to share it with. Lombok moves at its own unhurried pace, […]

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Why the Arctic in Summer Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Arctic winter rightfully gets a lot of airtime, but the 24-hour daylight, wildflower-covered fjords and midnight hikes make a strong case for summer. When you think of summer, the Arctic likely isn’t the first destination that comes to mind. Yet it’s one of the most captivating times of year to experience this land of […]

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Welcome to the Golden State: The Insider Guide to California

This California travel guide has everything you need to plan the ultimate trip, from when to go, what to eat and where to stay. The land of dreamers, sunshine, movie magic and innovation, California, or “the Golden State” as it’s known, is the ultimate playground. With vibrant beaches filled with street performers and surfers, multicultural […]

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The Bali Resort With 14 Pools, 30 Restaurants and a Private Clifftop Beach

AYANA Resort Bali has been drawing repeat guests since 2009 – and a recent top-to-bottom renovation has given them even more reason to come back. AYANA Resort Bali occupies 90 hectares of clifftop on Jimbaran’s southwestern coast, and it uses every square metre of it. There are 14 pools, a private beach accessible only by […]

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Why Uluṟu Should Be Your Next Long Weekend

Field of Light just turned ten. Wintjiri Wiṟu sends 1,200 drones into the desert sky every night. The rock looks different every single time you face it. Here’s why the Red Centre has never been hotter. Uluṟu has a habit of sitting on the list. The plan is always to get there eventually – a […]

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The Best Tour Destinations for 2027

These bucket-list destinations are your reasons to book a guided tour in 2027 For 2027, these destinations are at the top of every serious traveller’s list – India and Japan for the depth; Vietnam and Sri Lanka for the food and value; Africa for the wildlife; Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Spain and Portugal for the kind […]

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Australia’s Most Anticipated Train Suites Are Finally Here

Your in-room bar is stocked to your taste before you board. The helicopter over Katherine Gorge is only for suite guests. And Bollinger La Grande Année is poured for the entirety of the journey. Journey Beyond’s Aurora Australis Suites, christened this week aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific, are the most significant upgrade to Australian […]

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This is The Maldives Resort Families Actually Love

This Maldives resort works equally well for honeymooners seeking quiet overwater sunsets as well as families who need a water park, three restaurants and a kids’ spa to keep the peace. Centara Mirage Lagoon occupies its own private island in the North Malé Atoll – close enough to avoid the cost and logistics of a […]

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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 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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What To Expect On Your Spain & Portugal Tour

Two countries, one peninsula, and more history, food and architecture than most people manage to take in on a single trip. Here’s what to know before you depart on a tour of Spain and Portugal. Spain and Portugal are well-established, well-travelled destinations – but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to prepare for. Local life is […]