Upgrades That Are Totally Worth the Money

Smoke and mirrors or unmissable value? We break down which upgrades are actually worth paying for. Considering splashing out on an uber-luxurious room or bonus dining package? The true value of an upgrade lies in what you look for from a holiday, whether you favour a flop-and-drop with added indulgence or a city break with […]

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Is This the Most Beautiful Hotel Renovation in Singapore?

Following a top-to-toe redesign, this Marina Bay icon has reemerged with bold colours, gallery-style floors and one of the city’s most dramatic atriums. Mandarin Oriental Singapore has always been one of the city’s recognisable landmarks, thanks to its soft green exterior and the dramatic atrium designed by John Portman. After a major transformation completed in […]

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This Mayfair Hotel Feels Like a Private Pied-à-Terre

A stylish stay in Mayfair that brings fresh, understated luxury to central London’s Hanover Square. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair opened in June 2024 and has been quick to stake its claim as one of London’s most discreetly luxurious addresses. With just fifty suites, hand‑painted silk wallpaper in every corner, a 25‑metre subterranean pool, and a rooftop […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Table for Two: The Best Food Experiences in Italy & Spain

From prosciutto in Emilia-Romagna, to post-pintxos Basque cheesecake in San Sebastian, these are the must-eats in Europe’s culinary capitals. Fresh pasta, sun-kissed Mediterranean produce, cured meats made with centuries-old techniques and crisp-based paella: it could be said, without much objection, that Italy and Spain dish up the best food in Europe. But any foodie worth […]

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The Calile in Brisbane Named on World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards List

Only one Australian escape made the cut in this year’s top 50 extended list, with the Fortitude Valley stay going three-for-three. Brisbane’s The Calile has once again earned international acclaim – officially named among The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and notably, the only property in Oceania to make this year’s prestigious list. The James […]

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Why Nice Côte d’Azur is More Than Its Glamorous Facade

While this French icon is famed for its year-round Mediterranean sunshine and Riviera glamour, it’s the destination’s artistic heritage and storied past that makes it really shine. The dazzling Côte d’Azur on the southern coast of France is a magnet for the glitterati, but look beyond the glossy beach clubs, palatial hotels and mega yachts, […]

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This Destination in Europe is Like Nowhere Else

French Riviera glamour, Mediterranean living and sun-kissed coastline: Monaco is a glittering jewel in Europe’s crown. They say good things come in small packages and nowhere is this truer than in Monaco. Tucked between the South of France and the Italian border, this dazzling city-state packs more wow-moments-per-mile than any of its European counterparts. Monaco […]

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Why Emirates A380 Business Class Makes It Hard to Return to Reality

Step into one of the best Business Class experiences in the sky aboard Emirates’ A380. There are business classes with wide, comfy seats and restaurant-quality food, and there is the Emirates A380 Business Class that makes you feel like you are staying in a luxury hotel with wings. The seat and the route Dubai (DXB) […]

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Old World Charm at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Embrace the buffet, visit the mega-gym and enjoy the retro Art Deco beauty of one of Melbourne’s first truly grand hotels. The clue to the pull of this venerable luxury hotel is in the name. We don’t really call things “grand” much anymore but when this imposing accommodation opened in 1986 as simply the Hyatt […]

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Which Asia Destination is Right for You?

From the island bliss of Thailand to the glittering dynamism of Singapore and the dreamlike serenity of the Maldives, these are the unique merits of Asia’s most popular spots. Torn between Bali and Thailand for your next family holiday? Wondering what all the fuss is about with Vietnam, or is the Maldives worth it? Or […]

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Silk Road by Rail: A Luxury Private Train Journey Through Central Asia

From flickering desert fire pits to tiled Silk Road cities, ride the Golden Eagle luxury private train through Central Asia’s strangest, dustiest and most dazzling corners. Tales of gold and riches, stories of warlords and shamans and fascinating, offbeat city stops are all woven through a luxury private train journey along the Silk Road. Follow […]