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 […]

Tours

Which Luxury Escapes Tour Style is Best For You?

Discover the tour style that matches the way you love to travel. From highlight-packed journeys to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there is a tour to help you explore the world your way. When it comes to touring the world, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some travellers want seamless itineraries that hit the highlights, while others prefer ultra-exclusive journeys […]

AustraliaVictoriaReviews

This Melbourne Hotel Puts the Entire City on Your Doorstep

At Le Méridien Melbourne, the Palace Suite has views over Old Parliament House, a vinyl record player, and ramen noodle cups in the minibar. Yes, really. Le Méridien Melbourne sits at the top of Bourke Street in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct, steps from some of Melbourne‘s best theatres, galleries, and dining. With […]

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This Award-Winning Bali Hotel Has a Pool Big Enough to Rival the Ocean

A Josper grill restaurant, Legian Beach at your doorstep and swimming pool worth diving in to – here’s why The Stones Hotel keeps drawing people back to Bali. Legian quietly sits between Kuta and Seminyak, often overlooked by travellers planning a Bali escape. The Stones Hotel is a reason to change that. It’s a want-for-nothing […]

MaldivesNews

You Can Reach This Adults-Only Maldives Resort Without a Seaplane

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, is an adults-only island escape with overwater villas, beach access and reef snorkelling – and you won’t need a seaplane to get here. The Maldives usually comes with a side of seaplane: scenic, yes, but also weather-dependent, luggage-limited and occasionally a test of patience after […]

AustraliaQueenslandNews

The Adults-Only Mission Beach Retreat Everyone’s About to Be Talking About

Nala Resort in Mission Beach, Queensland, is an adults-only coastal hideout where private villas, a palm-fringed pool and a polished restaurant scene sit just steps from the Coral Sea. Mission Beach has always appealed to travellers who like their Queensland coastline a little quieter. It’s framed by rainforest, faces out towards Dunk Island and feels […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Bali, Thailand & More

From the dazzling shores of the Maldives to the must-visit cities of Dubai and Hong Kong, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: ‘Best of’ is back and bigger and better than ever for 2025, with our top escapes from the […]

AsiaReviewsSingapore

Pastries, Pools and Spas: This Singapore Hotel Does It All

COMO Metropolitan Singapore delivers a downtown sanctuary with TikTok-famous pastries, Michelin-starred bites, and the city’s largest COMO Shambhala spa. Orchard Road is loud, flashy and impossible to ignore – and then there’s COMO Metropolitan Singapore, quietly doing its own thing. Part of the new COMO Orchard destination, it blends rooms, restaurants, wellness spaces and fashion boutiques, so you can start the day with Cédric Grolet pastries, browse a […]

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The Perfect Family Holiday? Yas, Please

Family time at thrilling fun parks? Yas. Exciting race days at the F1? Yas. The world’s best retail therapy? Yas, Yas, Yas. If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is the answer. Known as the entertainment capital of Abu Dhabi, Yas is a manmade island packed with theme parks, waterparks, […]

Destinations

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 […]