Wall Street Journal Asks: Could Adelaide be Australia’s Coolest City?

The little-big city of Adelaide is gaining global attention. Move over, Melbourne and Sydney: ‘underrated’ Adelaide has been recognised by Wall Street Journal as possibly the coolest city in Australia. It’s hailed as ‘an almost utopian alternative to the typical urban sprawl’ thanks to its leafy parklands, surrounding Adelaide Hills and glistening beaches. Also commended […]

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Hotel Rooms for When You Want to Treat Yourself

Pop the champagne, swim in sky-high swimming pools, and admire incredible modern art – these rooms are a pretty penny, well spent. From views that genuinely leave you breathless to incredible art from floor to ceiling, these rooms give ‘home away from home’ a new meaning. Although all gloriously individual, they have one thing in […]

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7 of New York City’s Best Lookout Spots

Feel the breeze at the Empire State Building’s pinnacle and peer into the inner world of Central Park from up high – these views of the Big Apple are good enough to take a bite of. What better way to observe the city that never sleeps than from sky high? The Empire State Building and […]

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How to Have the Ultimate Weekend in Ooty, India

From misty forested hills, placid lakes and rolling tea plantations to quaint chocolateries and colonial-era charms – discover why Ooty in India’s Western Ghats makes for an idyllic weekend retreat. The sleepy hilltop town of Ooty – short for ‘Udhagamandalam’ – embodies an unmistakable old-world charm. Ooty teems with verdant tea plantations, blooming botanical gardens, […]

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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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Miguel Maestre’s Guide to Italy & Austria

We go behind-the-scenes with legendary chef and presenter Miguel Maestre for his top tips on the very best street food and experiences. If there’s one thing Spanish-born chef Miguel Maestre knows, it’s good food. And on his travels through Italy and Austria for episode 1 of the all-new season of Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best […]

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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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From Britpop to Royal Coronations: The Best London Experiences

Cameron Daddo and Rachel Khoo, part of the presenting team for the new season of Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays, head to London to cover the best of the UK capital right now. The ‘Cool Britannia’ era of Britpop and the Young British Artists may be in the rearview mirror, but London continues to […]

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Through the Keyhole: The Interlude, a Melbourne Prison-Turned-Luxury-Hotel

With accommodation like no other, an underground relaxation pool, stories by the fire and chef-hatted dining, you’ll want to throw away the key and never leave The Interlude. Meet the unique new player on Melbourne’s luxury hotel scene. For almost 200 years, Coburg North’s Pentridge Prison had some of Australia’s most prolific criminals, from Ned […]

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Hit the Road: What’s Your Colorado Road Trip Style?

Rev your engines as you hit the highway with our expert guide to the best road trips Colorado has to offer. Experience the crisp mountain air as it dances along the scenic highways of Colorado, traverse the snow capped mountains in the state’s breathtaking wilderness, or embark on an adventure along desert trails adorned with […]

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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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5 Reasons to Visit Vietnam

The world’s best banh mi, the beaches of Cam Ranh, the historic charm of Hoi An and luxury for less: these are the top reasons to visit Vietnam. From the coconut-fringed vistas of the Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City’s French architecture and frenetic, food-cart-lined streets, Vietnam offers moments of astonishment even to […]