6 Things You Can Only Do in India

Explore the most unique experiences in India, from jungle safaris and flower-filled hikes to majestic skiing adventures. Whether your ideal escape includes marvelling at the Himalayas, sitting pretty across the length of India’s north, to exploring the palm-fringed backwaters of southern Kerala, this enormous country offers a rich tapestry of distinct experiences. With so much […]

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The World’s Best Beach Clubs

Dive into paradise and discover the epitome of beachside luxury, where waves, beats and bliss collide. Lapping waves, chill beats, delicious dining and ice-cold cocktails all come standard at the world’s best beach clubs, perched along some of the globe’s most enticing coastlines. Spend days lazing in private cabanas on the edge of stunning infinity […]

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The New Golden Age of Rail Travel: All Aboard with Golden Eagle Luxury Trains

Lavish dining cars, meticulously curated cultural experiences and flawless service with a personal touch: savour rail travel’s renaissance with Golden Eagle Luxury Trains. Offering luxurious hotels-on-wheels that cater to your every need, this is all-inclusive travel at its finest, with five-star service, immersive adventures and decadent gastronomy, all while adventuring between some of the greatest […]

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French-Inspired Luxury at the Paris End of Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has an intimacy despite being a large hotel chain through unique position, love of the arts and creative passion. Sofitel is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, 60 years of adding a little French luxury to what is known as the Paris end of Collins Street. Despite its 363 rooms, the […]

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Let Us Après: the Best Fun You Can Have in Mt Buller With Your Skis Off

Mt Buller is known as Melbourne’s Mountain due to its proximity to the Victorian capital but with pop-up container bars, bluesy basement speakeasies and fine French diners it also channels the city’s party spirit. As if Mt Buller didn’t already have some of the best apres-ski in the High Country, this year the mountain is […]

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A Riverside Staycation with Dive Bars and Classic Bistro Fare at Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the only Melbourne stay that sits on a prime piece of absolute riverfront real estate, giving your stay a very different view of the city. Although the curved building is known to many who wander this part of the riverfront, what is less well known is that Crowne Plaza Melbourne underwent […]

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Totally Wild: Exploring Tasmania’s Stunning South-West

Tasmania’s rugged south-west coast is home to living fossils, waterways teeming with marine life and, now, an On Board floating lodge that puts this wealth of wilderness a few steps from your luxury stay. Keen birdwatcher, Sara Rudling, sets sail for this inaccessible region of the Apple Isle binoculars firmly in hand. There’s a friendly […]

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How To Beat the Euro Summer Crowds

Experience the European summer of your dreams with our top tips for beating the crowds during peak season. Summer in Europe is a magical time. Whether your dream escape is sunbathing on the golden sands of Greece, museum hopping through France or eating your way through Italy, summer is arguably the best time to do […]

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Most Luxurious Hotels in the World: From Bali to Dubai & Beyond

Rolls-Royce transfers, cliff-edge infinity pools, Michelin-starred restaurants and butler-attended overwater villas: these are the hotels that set the standard. Some hotels offer a room for the night. These offer something closer to a parallel life: one where the champagne is vintage, the architecture stops you mid-sentence and the staff seem to anticipate what you want […]

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Australia’s Best Romantic Experiences

From a blissful spa day in Mornington Peninsula to adventurous dining in Brisbane, these are the most romantic experiences each state has to offer. Variety is the spice of life, so why not look beyond the classics (fancy dinner and a movie) and celebrate your next romantic occasion with a bucket-list helicopter ride or an […]

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How to Holiday Like a VIP (For Less)

From travelling off-peak to splitting the cost of an epic villa, these savvy travel tips allow you to experience ultra luxury without spending big bucks. If you’re a lover of the finer things in life but have a budget to stick to, there are a number of clever ways to maximise your indulgence without paying […]

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House of the Dragon: Discovering the Magic of the Endangered Komodos

On a mission to walk alongside the endangered Komodo dragons, Georgia Pearce discovers that Komodo National Park has a wealth of hidden beauty as well as the famous beasts. A ranger’s hand shoots into the air, forcing my abrupt stop along the beach of Komodo National Park, beneath the blistering Indonesian sun. I look under […]