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 […]

Sri Lanka

Signature Series Insider: Matt Preston on Our Exclusive Sri Lanka Tour

Uncover the flavours of Sri Lanka with former MasterChef Australia judges Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, co-creators of Luxury Escapes’ newest Signature Series foodie tour. As renowned for its top-tier tea as it is for fresh seafood, Sri Lanka is more than just the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ – it’s the whole oyster. With […]

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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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Sun, Fun and Spa in a Revamped Retro Motel, Sunnymead Hotel on the Great Ocean Road

Sunnymead Hotel is part of a growing trend of old motel’s getting a glow up, and it now embodies the sunny disposition of a great beach break. Located in Aireys Inlet, Sunnymead feels like driving into a sunny summer afternoon with all the hues of a Bellarine sunset, a pool bar straight out of Barbie […]

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See It In Style: 8 Ultra-Luxurious Tours of Europe

Transform your bucket list into a reality with some of Europe’s most luxurious tours and experiences. Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland or drifting through the canals of Venice? Teeming with natural wonders, enchanting cityscapes and cultural treasures, Europe is guaranteed to make dreams come true – even ones you […]

Victoria

A Weekend in a Multicultural Melting Pot & One of Melbourne’s Best Produce Markets at Holiday Inn Dandenong

Celebrating its first birthday, this hotel is perfectly placed for a Dandenong Market tour or a deep dive into the local multicultural food scene. Holiday Inn Dandenong is part of a new push by the well-known hotel chain, and its owner IHG Hotels & Resorts, into properties that embrace their surrounds. For Holiday Inn Dandenong […]

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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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The Mother of All Resorts: Bali’s Most Iconic Resort

The Mulia, one of Bali’s premier resorts, manages to be both ostentatious and peaceful, grand in size and warmly welcoming. Two imposing rows of maternal figures, five metres high, stand either side of the Oasis Pool and stretch onto the sand beyond. These statues are all women with impeccable posture, each one balancing a huge […]

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These are the Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

Out-of-this-world architecture, six-star service, vintage champagnes and Michelin-star-worthy cuisine: at the most luxurious hotels in the world, the sky’s the limit. If you’re after the crème de la crème, look no further than the Ultra Lux collection – a curated selection of the most exquisite hotels and resorts in the world, where the luxury is […]

Australia

Just the Two of Us: Australia’s Best Babymoon Destinations

Spa treatments, chef-hatted dinners and long lazy mornings – Australia’s best babymoon destinations deliver exactly what you need right now. The case for a domestic babymoon is practical as much as it’s pleasurable: no long-haul flights, no jet lag and destinations that are genuinely world-class without requiring a passport. Australia covers the full range – […]

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Where to Eat in Bali: The Island’s Best Restaurants

From Seminyak to Sanur, Bali’s restaurants are producing some of Southeast Asia’s most exciting food. These are the ones worth booking. ‘The Island of the Gods deserves cuisine to match,’ and this statement is truer than ever as Bali’s culinary scene blossoms from Kutu to Kubu. From a gastronomic wonderland in Ubud’s jungle-hugged heart to […]