South Australia Road Trip: Why Car-Sharing Could Be Your Next Travel Obsession

Discover hidden gems in the picturesque Adelaide Hills with a stylish road trip powered by car-sharing app Turo. From biodynamic farms to winery lunches, here’s why an electric car might become your new travel obsession. As a kid, Michael Knight’s futuristic car, KITT, in Knight Rider was my dream ride: a talking car with pulsating […]

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Why This Western Australia Escape is the Ultimate in Coastal Glamping

Barefoot luxury in one of the most coveted stretches of natural coastline for spotting marine life – here’s why you should pull up a hammock at Sal Salis at Ningaloo Reef. The benchmark for destination glamping in Australia, Sal Salis lays claim to a secluded sugar-white beach overlooking UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Sixteen eco […]

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Luxury Escapes’ LuxList Travel Award Winners Are Crowned

It’s official: these are the best-loved resorts and destinations, ever. The votes have been counted and the winners of our inaugural Luxury Escapes LuxList Travel Awards are now revealed. From favourite Bali escapes to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, this is the very best of what luxury travel has to offer – as voted by you. Without further […]

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Gentle Giants of the Sea: Whale Watching in the Whitsundays

The Whitsundays, crowned the Humpback Highway, recently achieved Candidate Whale Heritage status due to its impressive options for sighting these majestic creatures. Whale season may be winding down, but it’s still a great time to get a glimpse of whales in the wild, one of the most magical times to visit Tropical North Queensland. When […]

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Over the Moon: Norwegian Cruise Line Thrilled to Launch Cutting-Edge New Ship, Norwegian Luna

In a celestial-themed event on Sydney Harbour, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) welcomed the 21st ship in its fleet; it is the fourth Prima Class vessel and the next evolution in its Prima Plus Class. As an orange full moon rose over Sydney Harbour, Norwegian Cruise Line announced its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Luna, to a […]

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The Best Hotels of 2024: the Winners and Losers of The World’s 50 Best Hotel’s List

Capella Bangkok is named the Best Hotel in the World in 2024 while two Australian properties also made the much-anticipated best-of list. Capella’s new property on Bangkok’s River of Kings (Chao Phraya) has been crowned the best hotel in the world by The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Capella Bangkok rose from 11th place in 2023 […]

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Introducing LuxList: Cast Your Vote in Luxury Escapes’ Travel Awards to WIN!

If a year’s worth of free holidays sounds good to you, get voting for your favourites in the LuxList, Luxury Escapes’ inaugural travel awards. From beloved family favourites like Grand Hyatt Bali to bucket-list adventures you can’t get enough of, we’re honouring the best-of-the-best with the LuxList, our first travel awards. To celebrate the occasion, […]

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What is the Real Value of a Guided Tour?

From group discounts to ultra-exclusive experiences, travelling on a guided tour saves more than just time and effort. Behind all great holidays there stands a person willing to do a lot of number-crunching, scheduling and timely booking. It’s no secret that planning travel can be an intricate and time-consuming task, but with a well-chosen guided […]

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How to Pick Between An Ocean or River Cruise

Find out which cruise style is for you, from vast oceans and mega ships to winding passages and boutique riverboats. Ready to set sail but unsure which cruise type is right for you? The differences between ocean and river cruising span styles of onboard entertainment, itineraries and destination ports, so the type of ship you […]

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From Outback to Island: Where To Have The Ultimate Queensland Escape

Two very different stays, one state. Whether you embrace rainforest or reef, luxury is the constant. Covering more than 1.8 million square kilometres, Queensland is a state of many stories. It’s the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet – the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest – but is […]

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12 Bucket-List Experiences in Australia (That Aren’t Just the ‘Big’ Things)

Unique natural phenomena, outback opal mines and secluded shores are just a few marvels that belong on your Australia bucket list. Some places in Australia are so impressive, they must be experienced to be believed. But go beyond the ‘Great’ reefs and roads and you’ll find fascinating sights and sailings unlike anything else in the […]

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Meet JOALI: The Name to Know for Maldives Luxury

Where a bounty of five-star resorts jostle for attention, it takes something extraordinary to stand out from the crowd. JOALI Maldives does just that. Haven’t heard of JOALI yet? That may be because it’s a well-kept secret among those in-the-know… but that is set to change as it makes a splash as one of the […]