September 18, 2016
Even though it looks almost too good to be true, the One&Only Royal Mirage is far from being just an illusion, it’s a gorgeous hotel from Dubai that’s just waiting to charm every single one of us with its breathtaking design, luxurious amenities and world-class service. Overlooking the visually arresting Palm Island, this mesmerizing seaside retreat is located […]
August 7, 2016
Personal travel counsellor Marc Fitchett has been offering expert independent travel advice for more than 13 years. The travel guru’s knowledge of the luxury travel industry is second to none, so much so that he launched is own independent travel consultancy, Travel Counsellors, in 2006. With a CV so decorated, we thought there would be […]
July 31, 2016
Per gifting tradition, 10th anniversaries warrant diamonds, so it makes sense that The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman celebrated its decade in service by opening the crown jewel of hotel suites. Originally designed as residences, the top floor of the Seven Mile Beach resort’s south tower was launched this spring as four two-bedroom suites (each with a […]
June 19, 2016
If you considered yourself unlucky to be stuck in Australia this winter, we urge you to reconsider. Because while your friends and colleagues are spending heaps on flights to go overseas, there’s still plenty of fun to be had Down Under. Why not spend some of the dollars you’ve saved by not going abroad on spoiling yourself with a luxurious domestic […]
June 19, 2016
Picture this: You roll up to the airport and step out of your ride, and instead of just dragging your bags from the ticketing counter to the security line to the boarding gate, you meet a friend. A friend who wants to help with your luggage, who promises to stick around even when you take […]
June 8, 2016
An annual snapshot of the cruise industry shows almost 270,000 Aussies boarded a ship in the last year to visit local destinations, up 80,000 (or 42 per cent) on the previous year. The figure made Australia the second most popular cruise destination for travellers after the South Pacific. An array of new domestic cruise options […]
May 29, 2016
1. The stunning layout. To step inside the Embraer Lineage 1000E is to enter a world of among the finest amenities money can buy—and the Federal Aviation Administration will allow. At $53 million, this private jet—which was unveiled earlier this year at Geneva’s annual EBACE—is for those who are accustomed to getting most anything they […]
May 22, 2016
If you want to see glamping taken to a whole new level, get thyself to Uluru right now. As if sleeping under the stars while taking in views of an ancient sacred site wasn’t enough, you can do it in a luxury desert camp named Longitude 131°. What’s more, all 15 of its tents have […]
May 5, 2016
New renderings of the MSC Seaside, which will feature “revolutionary architecture” and “cutting-edge technology”, have been unveiled by the Italian cruise liner. Inspired by a “beach condo” style design meant to bring guests “closer to the sea”, the new ship will offer an increased number of terraced balcony cabins, sea views and public areas, according […]
