What to Eat, Drink and Do in Noosa

On Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa offers more than just beach views and boutique shops. These are some of our favourite spots for eating, drinking and exploring while you’re there. Whether you’re in Noosa for a quick getaway or a slow holiday, there’s plenty to keep you busy and well-fed. From good food and crisp beer […]

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The Best City Break Hotels in Australia

Short, sweet and nothing short of sophisticated – here are the best city break stays in Australia. From ultra-trendy ex-prison cells and newly renovated heritage department stores to Palm Springs-inspired Brisbane city oases, these are the city stays with extra flair. The best hotels in Melbourne The Langham, Melbourne Sweeping marble staircases, ornate high […]

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The Best Birthday Breaks

From stylish staycations to indulgent self-care getaways and sunny beachside escapes, these are the best birthday holidays in Australia – and beyond. Every birthday – be it 33 or the big 5-0 – deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you prefer to mark the occasion with a short and sweet spa retreat or a […]

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Off-Road Adventures: The Brisbane Day Trip You Need to Know About

The shores of North Stradbroke Island are your destination for the ultimate off-road adventure from Brisbane. In search of Australia’s best beach adventure, Luxury Escapes invited Nat and daughter Harper to experience the ultimate off-road day trip from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island in the brand-new Land Rover Discovery. Our mother-daughter travellers tackle a world […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Port Douglas

What to do, where to stay and most importantly, where to eat in this perennially popular TNQ town. If there’s one destination that epitomises everything Australia does best, it’s Port Douglas. There are countless natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest), cracking food and coffee (hello, Macrossan Street) and year-round temperate weather and […]

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Can’t Help Falling in Love: 11 of Australia’s Best Romantic Experiences

Whether you’re head over heels for a blissful spa day in Mornington Peninsula or prefer adventurous dining in Brisbane, Australia is full of romantic experiences. Variety is the spice of life, so why not look beyond the classics (fancy dinner and a movie) and celebrate your love with a bucket-list helicopter ride or an exciting […]

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Things to Do in Winter in Australia

From cosy cellar door stays and snowy mountain getaways to sun-kissed escapes up north, there are plenty of ways for the cold not to get you down. The mercury taking a dive is no reason to hibernate. While shorter evenings and less sunshine for part of the country can bring the winter blues, the cooler […]

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Chef’s Kiss: The World’s Best Hotel Restaurants

From Michelin-starred dining in Singapore to Maldivian cuisine on desert island treetops, this is our pick of the world’s best hotel restaurants. Spectacular celebrity chef-designed tasting menus, one-of-a-kind backdrops and a commitment to plating the extraordinary set these restaurants apart. This is your invitation to experience the finer things in life, from ten courses of […]

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How to Spend a Luxurious Weekend in Townsville

The recent introduction of the first five-star hotel has turned heads toward this picturesque town in Queensland, Australia. Welcome to Townsville, where luxury meets sun-drenched paradise. Townsville, towns-ville, – a place so nice they named it twice – officially holds its own among its better-known neighbours, with Port Douglas and Cairns to the north; the Great […]

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6 Ways The Langham Gold Coast Isn’t Your Typical Queensland Escape

Forget what you know about standard Queensland stays; this five-star escape is anything but. The Langham is a hotel brand that needs (almost) no introduction; it is synonymous with elegance and a favourite with discerning travellers wanting to elevate their stay, no matter the destination. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences is one of […]

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Ardo Brings Luxury Accommodation to Townsville

Everything, and we mean everything, about Ardo is new and luxurious. Writer Madeleine Keck checks in to uncover this Townsville newcomer’s gems. Ardo has become the first five-star accommodation to grace the sun-drenched coast of Townsville, helping elevate the laidback town to a tourism destination capable of rivalling Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Opening in […]

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The Best Queensland Road Trips

From endless fields of sun-kissed sugarcane to the golden coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, some of Australia’s best road trips are found in Queensland. Windows rolled down, wind in your hair, hints of sea salt in the air: there’s nowhere more suited to the road trip than Queensland. Whether it’s food-filled sojourns from Bundaberg, […]