Full Steam Ahead: What to Expect Onboard South Africa’s The Blue Train

South Africa’s The Blue Train offers one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, with plenty of soul-stirring history, glamorous amenities and swoon-worthy scenery. Peer into the soul of South Africa on a train trip that comes complete with all the bells and whistles of old-world elegance – the five-star Blue Train. Journey by […]

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7 Reasons Why South Africa Should Be Your Next Destination

The Rainbow Nation is as vibrant as it is diverse. From its world-class wines and sweeping plains, to its excellent local cuisine and iconic experiences, this is why a trip to South Africa should be on your radar. Many destinations lay claim to offering something for every kind of traveller, but South Africa is a […]

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5 Reasons Why This Hotel Is Perfect for a Sydney Staycation

Stylish, central and spoiled for choice: check into a five-star fantasy without leaving the city at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. Everyone needs to get away sometimes. While a globe-hopping adventure is always a thrill, splashing out on a long weekend a little closer to home can be the perfect way to break up your routine […]

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What Are Hotel Club Rooms & Are They Worth It?

Complimentary canapes and cocktails, exclusive lounges and top-tier service – it’s time to join the club. Imagine this: you’ve just landed on the Island of the Gods, and after dropping your bags at the five-star InterContinental Bali, you head out to enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with activities. On return, you visit the exclusive Club InterContinental, […]

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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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The World’s Best Beach Clubs

Dive into paradise and discover the epitome of beachside luxury, where waves, beats and bliss collide. Lapping waves, chill beats, delicious dining and ice-cold cocktails all come standard at the world’s best beach clubs, perched along some of the globe’s most enticing coastlines. Spend days lazing in private cabanas on the edge of stunning infinity […]

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Cheers! The Best Bars in Sydney

From eclectic margarita bars below Pitt Street to Japanese-inspired jazz spots in Surry Hills, here’s our pick of Sydney’s best bars. One thing’s clear: when it comes to the perfect night out, Sydney’s got plenty of spirit. Whether it’s bold, old or served ice-cold, the city’s diversity and iron-clad commitment to mixological excellence means there’s […]

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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 […]

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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 […]