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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Coconut Island, Phuket: Here’s Why This Should Be Your Next All-Inclusive Escape

Set sail for Phuket’s best-kept secret: Barceló Coconut Island, where free-flow cocktails, private jacuzzis and endless adventure are just a speedboat ride away. Newly renovated and reimagined, Barceló Coconut Island is an oasis of calm tucked away on the golden shores of Koh Maphrao (literally translating to ‘Coconut Island’ in Thai). It’s the best of […]

Bali

The Bali Hotel Where Even the Smallest Room Feels Like an Upgrade

A 120-metre beachfront pool, a Prohibition-era steakhouse and one of Bali’s largest rooftop bars – this is Seminyak done properly. Double-Six is one of Luxury Escapes’ most consistently popular Bali stays. The reason is straightforward: it delivers exactly what a Seminyak escape should – generous suites, food worth staying in for, and a rooftop with […]

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Views, Vaults and Extravagance at Berlin’s Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel

The Berlin outpost of hotelier group Rocco Forte Hotels delivers offbeat luxury with charm to spare. Reimagining space once claimed by East Berlin’s most famous bank, Hotel de Rome is a virtuoso in the city’s hotel scene. A slice of Italian opulence in the heart of one of Berlin’s most coveted neighbourhoods, every inch of […]

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Boundless Space Meets Classic Luxury at InterContinental Berlin

An unwavering commitment to excellent and spectacular pool, sauna and spa facilities set InterContinental Berlin apart. The InterContinental Berlin has seen countless famous guests pass beneath its checkerboard facade – including US Presidents, film director Alfred Hitchcock and the thrilling Michael Jackson – but retains the timeless hospitality and warm service that originally set it […]

DestinationsAustralia

The Best Things to Do in Summer in Australia

The sun is shining, the temperature is rising – now’s the time to discover the best things to do in summer in Australia. Whether you’re a local or travelling from a little further afield, Australia has a never-ending list of unique experiences that make for the perfect day out, and as spring becomes summer things […]

USA

Capital of Surprises: 6 Things to Enjoy in Washington, DC

There may be #Only1DC, but as Rebecca Gibney and Cameron Daddo discover, there are a million different ways to experience the American capital. Actress and TV host Rebecca Gibney thought she knew what to expect in Washington, DC, a town made famous by its political history. But what she found instead was a town bursting […]

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Budapest and Beyond: 11 Things to Do in Hungary

Museum-palaces, riverside cruises and some of Europe’s most spectacular baths – here’s how to discover Budapest’s best. From cave-fed hot springs in Art Nouveau bathhouses to fairy-tale castles, Hungary’s capital – the convergence point between ancient Obuda, cosmopolitan Pest and the royal city of Buda – is packed with three cities’ worth of things to […]

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A Moving Feast: The Best Tours for Foodies

These are the best tour destinations for foodies – lip-smacking adventures that promise to tantalise your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons. We’ve cooked up our pick of the world’s best tour destinations for foodies that are guaranteed to send you on a whirlwind romance with the world’s cuisines. From slurping rice noodles in […]

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South Australia Road Trip: Why Car-Sharing Could Be Your Next Travel Obsession

Discover hidden gems in the picturesque Adelaide Hills with a stylish road trip powered by car-sharing app Turo. From biodynamic farms to winery lunches, here’s why an electric car might become your new travel obsession. As a kid, Michael Knight’s futuristic car, KITT, in Knight Rider was my dream ride: a talking car with pulsating […]

Hong Kong

How to Have the Ultimate Foodie Escape in Hong Kong

Searing woks, sprawling wine and food shows, and some of Asia’s best cocktail bars: here’s how to have the ultimate foodie escape in Hong Kong. It’s always been renowned as an unmissable destination for foodies, but there’s never been a better time to be hungry in Hong Kong. The city’s dining clout continues to astonish, […]

EuropeExplore

First Time in Europe? Tick Off the Big Sites with These Europe Tours

These beginner-friendly Europe tours make exploring the continent a breeze. From gelato in Italy to Gaudi in Barcelona and mythology in Ireland, it’s hard to know where to start when planning a first-time trip to Europe. These small-group Europe tours offer the perfect introduction to the sights and sounds of some of the world’s best-known […]