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Signature Series Insider: Miguel Maestre on Our New Red Centre Tour

The Northern Territory is the perfect place for visitors to learn more about Australia’s unique Indigenous culture. Celebrity chef, Miguel Maestre, finds a feast for the senses in the NT.  Whether it’s being awe-struck by the colours of an Uluṟu sunrise, seeing a modern interpretation of Dreamtime stories using high-tech drones, or getting a taste […]

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5 Reasons to See Japan on a Tour

Shrines, skyscrapers, Shinkansen and sake – here’s five reasons to see Japan on a tour. Beckoning the international traveller with its blend of ancient tradition and modernity, Japan has claimed gold as the ‘Best Country in the World’ according to the Conde Nast Traveller’s 2023, 2024, and 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. From foodie trails through […]

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Signature Series Insider: Matt Preston & Gary Mehigan on Our New India Foodie Tour

Discover the extraordinary flavours of India with former MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston, co-creators of Luxury Escapes’ second Signature Series foodie tour. If you’re into food, there’s no place in the world like India. It’s a perennial favourite of Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, and after a decade on Channel 10’s MasterChef […]

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7 Reasons a Food Tour is The Best (and Most Delicious) Way to Travel

Discover the world’s greatest flavours from the spiced and fragrant to the rich and hearty on a food tour. One key part of exploring any new country is through their culinary traditions. From pintxos and Basque cider in the bars of San Sebastian, to streetside noodles in Hanoi, there’s so much to learn about how […]

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6 Unmissable Japan Experiences

From Mt Fuji’s sacred heights to traditional onsens and inhaling sushi on the neon-lit streets of Osaka, these are the go-to experiences for every Japan first-timer. Japan’s diversity as a travel destination is unmatched. It’s a land of mighty contrasts – bullet trains thunder past ancient bamboo groves, thousand-year-old shrines stand proud beside neon-kissed karaoke […]

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Vietnam with MasterChef Australia’s Gary Mehigan

Discover Vietnam’s unmissable culinary experiences with ex-MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan, co-curator of Luxury Escapes’ first-ever Signature Series foodie tour. Some chefs are built differently: after training at iconic London venues The Connaught and Le Soufflé, Gary Mehigan returned to Melbourne for a blazing career across some of the city’s best restaurants. After a decade […]

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We Unravel 5 Myths About Tour Travel

Always wondered what a tour is really like? The reality is often different to the misconceptions. From how much free time is offered to group sizes, we debunk some top myths about tours. Sometimes planning your own trip belongs in the too-hard basket. Booking transport, accommodation, experiences… there’s a lot to consider. This is where […]

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Pyramids & Floating Palaces: 8 Unique Experiences You Can Only Have in Egypt

Stand dwarfed by ancient architectural wonders, uncover pharaohs’ tombs and temples, and glide along the Nile in style – you can’t do it anywhere else. Egyptomania has had a feverish grip on Western culture since ancient times. Flaunting cursed mummies, Cleopatra and the Great Pyramids, this 3,000-year-old civilisation beguiled even the Greeks and Romans, empires […]

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Go Wild: 4 Luxury Trips for Amazing Wildlife Encounters

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The search for some of the world’s top soul-stirring wildlife encounters can take you to the ends of the earth, from the wilds of Africa to the southernmost tip of Argentina. There are some wildlife encounters that go above and beyond: following in the footsteps of a Galapagos […]

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5 Reasons Why a Small-Group Tour is the Best Way to Discover China

Expert local insight, logistics all in hand, multiple destinations and transport covered: discover why touring is optimal way to uncover the wonders of China. China’s diverse cultural heritage is a challenge to fit into one itinerary. With limited time to see myriad unforgettable destinations, from the regal Forbidden City to the ancient Zhujiajiao Water Town, […]

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5 Reasons to Visit Vietnam

The world’s best banh mi, the beaches of Cam Ranh, the historic charm of Hoi An and luxury for less: these are the top reasons to visit Vietnam. From the coconut-fringed vistas of the Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City’s French architecture and frenetic, food-cart-lined streets, Vietnam offers moments of astonishment even to […]

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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: A First Timer’s Guide to Vietnam

If you’re torn between what to do in Vietnam on your first trip, our Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City guide will help you decide which to visit first. Vietnam is a patchwork of bustling megacities, quiet backwater towns, emerald islands and cascading rice paddies. In this vibrant country, first-timers are spoilt for choice. Where […]