Hall of Flame: Offbeat Wellness at Anantara Ubud Bali Resort

In northern Ubud, fire ceremonies, rice paddy hikes and a home base hidden in impenetrable tropical jungle highlight the spiritual side of an otherwise buzzing Bali. Paul Chai gets his guru on at the Anantara Ubud Bali Resort. It’s getting hot in here. My family and I are gathered around a fire pit in Ubud […]

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Where Kuta Slows Down: Discover the Beachfront Bali Resort with Five Pools and a Private Beach

Kuta can move quickly, but The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali proves the area also knows how to slow down. Tucked behind lush tropical gardens on the Kuta beachfront, the five-star The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali operates at a pace entirely its own – five pools, a private beach, a spa rooted in Balinese tradition and […]

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The Best Wellness Retreats in Australia for Rest, Recovery & Spa Escapes

These are the Australian wellness retreats and hotel spas worth booking, from structured health programs to thermal bathing, coastal seclusion and everything in between. Wellness travel has become one of the fastest-growing categories in tourism and not because we’ve all suddenly become devoted meditators, but because more and more travellers are looking for a break […]

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Inside the Bali Estate Where Every Sprawling Villa Has Its Own Private Pool

Tucked into a former coconut grove, this intimate 20-villa estate in Jimbaran makes your luxury stay feel unhurried and private. Fewer guests, more space and a level of personalised service that larger properties can’t replicate – Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa promises a high-end luxury experience just for you. Here are five reasons why […]

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Loved Bali? Here’s Why Lombok Should Be Next

Thinking of visiting Lombok? Here’s why Bali’s quieter neighbour deserves a spot on your travel list. Bali has long dominated the Indonesian island conversation, but just across the Lombok Strait lies a destination that offers everything its famous neighbour does – with fewer crowds to share it with. Lombok moves at its own unhurried pace, […]

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7 Reasons Why The Meru Sanur Is the Perfect Bali Beach Stay

Serene spa treatments, flavourful dining and beachfront bliss – here’s why a stay at The Meru Sanur offers the perfect slice of five-star Bali indulgence. Sanur has always been on Bali’s quieter side, with calmer water, unhurried streets and some of the island’s best sunrises. It was only missing a resort worthy of the setting. […]

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5 Unique Ways to Experience Outback Queensland

The road less travelled through Outback Queensland unveils artesian mineral spas, authentic farmstead stays, unrivalled stargazing and soul-stirring landscapes. Always wanted to experience Outback Queensland but unsure where to start? With many townships accessible by direct flight or sealed road, it’s never been easier to take to the Outback and experience stunning scenery and bucket […]

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Where to Go in Thailand Beyond Bangkok & Phuket

Some of Thailand’s most authentic experiences aren’t in Patpong or Patong – they’re in misty mountain temples, untouched Gulf beaches and towns where locals still outnumber tourists. While the ever-thrilling Bangkok and popular island beauty of Phuket are loved for good reason, it could be said that some of Thailand’s most rewarding experiences sit outside […]

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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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Does This New Thailand Hotel Have the Best Location in Krabi?

Sleek, innovative and uniquely itself: find out what Banyan Tree Krabi brings to the table. Stellar coastline, crystal clear waters, natural wonders and almost no the crowds: for a beach escape in Thailand, Krabi as it all – and then some. This province on southern Thailand’s west coast also has some of the most spectacular […]

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The Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destinations in NSW

Whether you favour the city, coast or mountains, New South Wales has a destination for an unforgettable short break this summer. What makes New South Wales perfect for a short break is its incredible diversity. From the cosmopolitan buzz of Sydney to the coastal calm of the Central Coast and the misty magic of the […]

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The Top of the South: See New Zealand Like a Local

There’s more to New Zealand than Queenstown and Auckland. Travel to the Top of the South and get ready to see the country like a local. Taking a road trip across the Top of the South is like a New Zealand greatest hits package, driving past rugged mountain ranges, watching the surf crash onto golden […]