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Luxury Escapes Signature Series Tours
Luxury Escapes Signature Series Tours
Embark on ultra-exclusive tours designed and hosted by some of Australia's most-loved personalities.

NEW South Africa Signature Series Tour

A brand-new South Africa Signature Series Tour with Warren Mendes and Miguel Maestre!

Travel through South Africa on an exclusive 12-day culinary journey with food personalities Warren Mendes and Miguel Maestre, in partnership with South African Tourism. Explore Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape, with handpicked luxury stays, exceptional dining experiences and exclusive Signature Highlights. From a Cape Malay cooking class and fresh seafood in Simon’s Town to wine tastings at renowned estates, a braai-to-table feast and dining at Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic, discover South Africa through the eyes of two of Australia’s favourite culinary personalities. Plus, finish your journey with a luxury safari at Kariega Private Game Reserve, complete with bush breakfasts, sundowner drinks, boma dinners and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

<p>NEW South Africa Signature Series Tour</p>

Experience our once-in-a-lifetime Signature Series tours

The world’s best destinations, as you’ve never experienced them before

Luxury Escapes’ Signature Series tours offer an experience like no other.

These celebrity-hosted, ultra-exclusive journeys are designed and led by some of Australia’s most-loved personalities. With iconic itineraries, Luxury Escapes’ Signature Series take you to the world’s top destinations on the adventure of your dreams. Along the way, experience unforgettable moments, from Michelin-starred dining to street food tours, cultural experiences and more.

<p>The world’s <em>best destinations</em>, as you’ve never experienced them before</p>
Why you'll love Signature Series Tours
Celebrity & Expert Hosts
Designed and hosted by well-known and highly respected experts who share their knowledge, insights, and passions for a truly unforgettable adventure. 
On-the-Ground Research Trips
Our expert hosts undertake dedicated research trips to design each itinerary, ensuring a highly curated journey that reflects the best of what the destination and host have to offer.
Limited Departures
Each tour has limited departures, ensuring that every trip is a unique, once in a lifetime experience.
Iconic Itineraries
Travellers will enjoy iconic bucket-list experiences in each destination, capturing all the highlights alongside exclusive, money-can’t-buy moments that go beyond ordinary travel expectations.
Unmatched Luxury
All hotels and resorts are meticulously handpicked for their exceptional quality, comfort, location, and service. These properties have been chosen to elevate your overall travel experience.

Your celebrity hosts

Shane Delia
Shane Delia brings a wealth of expertise and passion for Middle Eastern cuisine, shaped by years exploring the region’s rich traditions. As owner and head chef of Melbourne’s award-winning Maha, he’s celebrated for his innovative flavours and has earned global recognition as host of Shane Delia’s Spice Journey, broadcast in 135+ countries. A familiar face on Australian TV, he continues to showcase how food connects communities through programs like A Middle East Feast. In 2022, he received the prestigious Melbourne Award for his impact on the city’s culinary culture.
Matt Preston
Matt Preston’s not afraid to smash a plate or two in pursuit of culinary excellence. With ten years of service as a judge on Channel 10’s MasterChef (alongside Gary Mehigan), a weekly national food column, six bestselling cookbooks and countless accolades, it’s no exaggeration to say he’s at the heart of everything delicious in Australia.
Gary Mehigan
Some chefs are built different: after training at iconic London venues The Connaught and Le Souffle, Gary Mehigan returned to Melbourne for a blazing career across some of the city’s best restaurants. He served for a decade on Channel 10’s MasterChef (alongside Matt Preston) and is currently working on crafting documentaries filled with delicious wonder for National Geographic.
Diana Chan
Accountant by profession, celebrity chef by vocation, Diana Chan has dazzled Australian audiences since winning MasterChef in 2017. Since her victory, the Malaysian-born television personality has established herself as a successful cook, product creator, menu designer, TV host, restauranteur and content creator along with having her own range of Golden Wok dumplings that are a favourite in all Australian supermarkets.
Khanh Ong
Khanh Ong is a celebrated Australian chef, television personality, and author, known for his vibrant energy and innovative culinary creations. Born in a Vietnamese family, Khanh has skillfully blended his heritage with modern Australian cuisine, making him a standout figure in the culinary world. He first gained national attention as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, where his passion for food and dynamic personality won the hearts of viewers.
Jason Edwards
With over three decades capturing the natural world across every continent, Jason Edwards has built one of the most extensive portfolios in his field. His work has featured in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Australian Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler and more, earning global recognition and awards for his contributions to wildlife and conservation. Beyond photography, his hands-on expertise comes from years working with scientists, conservationists and local communities on projects from African mountain patrols and lemur rehabilitation in Madagascar to documenting climate change in Antarctica.
Nick O'Hern
One of Australia’s best professional golfers, Nick O’Hern has earned his stellar reputation through consistent play and a winning mindset – one that inspired his essential books, ‘Tour Mentality – Inside the Mind of a Tour Pro’ and ‘How to Play Your Best Golf’. Turning his attentions to now uplifting promising talent on the green, Nick enjoys sharing the secret skills that helped him become the only man to beat World No. 1 Tiger Woods twice during match play.
Bree Ogilvy
Bree Ogilvy knows her way around a golf course – and a TV camera. When she’s not lighting up the screen as a presenter on ‘How Good Is Golf’, reporting on the Australian Open Golf, or fronting major brands like Genesis and Taylormade, Bree can be found fine-tuning her game on the fairways. A Division 1 pennant player turned media personality, she’s a proud member of both Commonwealth and Barham Golf Clubs and plays off an impressive six handicap. Married to professional golfer Geoff Ogilvy, Bree brings a deep love for the game – and plenty of great stories – to every round.
Miguel Maestre
Chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author: Miguel Maestre does it all for love. After cooking stints in Scotland and Europe, Miguel emigrated from Spain to Australia to follow his now-wife, and soon after opened Australia’s biggest Spanish restaurant, El Toro Loco, in sunny Manly Beach. Since then, he’s made appearances on Channel 10’s Dancing with the Stars, hosted Ready Steady Cook and been recognised by King Felipe VI for his outstanding representation of Spain in Australian media.
Warren Mendes
Warren Mendes is an acclaimed Australian-South African chef and travel personality. Creator and host of four seasons of the TV series Food Trail: South Africa, he has travelled the breadth of the country. His cookbook of the same name won Best Celebrity Chef Cookbook at the 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Having trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Warren moved from kitchens into media, creating food and travel content that makes sophisticated cuisine accessible.
Shane Delia
Shane Delia brings a wealth of expertise and passion for Middle Eastern cuisine, shaped by years exploring the region’s rich traditions. As owner and head chef of Melbourne’s award-winning Maha, he’s celebrated for his innovative flavours and has earned global recognition as host of Shane Delia’s Spice Journey, broadcast in 135+ countries. A familiar face on Australian TV, he continues to showcase how food connects communities through programs like A Middle East Feast. In 2022, he received the prestigious Melbourne Award for his impact on the city’s culinary culture.
Matt Preston
Matt Preston’s not afraid to smash a plate or two in pursuit of culinary excellence. With ten years of service as a judge on Channel 10’s MasterChef (alongside Gary Mehigan), a weekly national food column, six bestselling cookbooks and countless accolades, it’s no exaggeration to say he’s at the heart of everything delicious in Australia.
Gary Mehigan
Some chefs are built different: after training at iconic London venues The Connaught and Le Souffle, Gary Mehigan returned to Melbourne for a blazing career across some of the city’s best restaurants. He served for a decade on Channel 10’s MasterChef (alongside Matt Preston) and is currently working on crafting documentaries filled with delicious wonder for National Geographic.
Diana Chan
Accountant by profession, celebrity chef by vocation, Diana Chan has dazzled Australian audiences since winning MasterChef in 2017. Since her victory, the Malaysian-born television personality has established herself as a successful cook, product creator, menu designer, TV host, restauranteur and content creator along with having her own range of Golden Wok dumplings that are a favourite in all Australian supermarkets.
Khanh Ong
Khanh Ong is a celebrated Australian chef, television personality, and author, known for his vibrant energy and innovative culinary creations. Born in a Vietnamese family, Khanh has skillfully blended his heritage with modern Australian cuisine, making him a standout figure in the culinary world. He first gained national attention as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, where his passion for food and dynamic personality won the hearts of viewers.
Jason Edwards
With over three decades capturing the natural world across every continent, Jason Edwards has built one of the most extensive portfolios in his field. His work has featured in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Australian Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler and more, earning global recognition and awards for his contributions to wildlife and conservation. Beyond photography, his hands-on expertise comes from years working with scientists, conservationists and local communities on projects from African mountain patrols and lemur rehabilitation in Madagascar to documenting climate change in Antarctica.
Nick O'Hern
One of Australia’s best professional golfers, Nick O’Hern has earned his stellar reputation through consistent play and a winning mindset – one that inspired his essential books, ‘Tour Mentality – Inside the Mind of a Tour Pro’ and ‘How to Play Your Best Golf’. Turning his attentions to now uplifting promising talent on the green, Nick enjoys sharing the secret skills that helped him become the only man to beat World No. 1 Tiger Woods twice during match play.
Bree Ogilvy
Bree Ogilvy knows her way around a golf course – and a TV camera. When she’s not lighting up the screen as a presenter on ‘How Good Is Golf’, reporting on the Australian Open Golf, or fronting major brands like Genesis and Taylormade, Bree can be found fine-tuning her game on the fairways. A Division 1 pennant player turned media personality, she’s a proud member of both Commonwealth and Barham Golf Clubs and plays off an impressive six handicap. Married to professional golfer Geoff Ogilvy, Bree brings a deep love for the game – and plenty of great stories – to every round.
Miguel Maestre
Chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author: Miguel Maestre does it all for love. After cooking stints in Scotland and Europe, Miguel emigrated from Spain to Australia to follow his now-wife, and soon after opened Australia’s biggest Spanish restaurant, El Toro Loco, in sunny Manly Beach. Since then, he’s made appearances on Channel 10’s Dancing with the Stars, hosted Ready Steady Cook and been recognised by King Felipe VI for his outstanding representation of Spain in Australian media.
Warren Mendes
Warren Mendes is an acclaimed Australian-South African chef and travel personality. Creator and host of four seasons of the TV series Food Trail: South Africa, he has travelled the breadth of the country. His cookbook of the same name won Best Celebrity Chef Cookbook at the 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Having trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Warren moved from kitchens into media, creating food and travel content that makes sophisticated cuisine accessible.

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As a newcomer to Luxury Escapes, I’ve found the whole process really easy and simple. I’ve been able to book awesome accommodation at a great price, and been supported in the most professional and friendly way by Mitchell R when I needed to extend my stay. Everything is sorted as we hoped – and the service we received was fantastic. Thanks Mitchell & the Luxury Escapes team!
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I have booked 2 trips with Luxury Escapes. The first was so amazing that we had to book again! I needed to get some additional information and called. Emily H. was so helpful. She gave me the different options and followed up. I highly recommend booking your next vacation with Luxury Escapes.
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I’ve used Luxury Escapes on a number of occasions and each time I have called their support team, they have been fantastic. I called the other day with a question about my recent booking for a holiday and Bella M was very helpful and gave me all the information I needed quickly and efficiently. I would recommend Luxury Escapes to anyone who was thinking of a well-priced holiday with excellent customer service.
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They provided us with an exceptional value package for a stay at Avani+ resort in Khao Lak, Thailand. We were very well taken care of by the staff who recognised the booking from LE as important and even had a specially curated menu for LE guests.
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I would recommend Luxury Escapes and will definitely book through them again. The excellent customer service I received from Joseph F with my booking due to a flight change was friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly, made me feel totally confident in my booking. Best customer service I’ve ever had anywhere, well done Joseph F.
Susan A.
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As a world traveler, the Botswana and Zambia safari is the best trip I have ever done. The accommodation was luxury, the staff and guides were amazing and the trip exceeded all my expectations. The parks were private so there were not many people. There were so many wild animals who were not afraid to get close. We saw the big 5. It was nature at its finest and Africa at its best. I felt privileged to be part of it.
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