This Month
A $23m facelift has made NZ’s most famous holiday lodge even more luxe
Huka Lodge has had a glow up, transforming the old, Scottish hunting theme into a more modern, elegant retreat that takes in the country’s great outdoors.
Skis, surfboards and opulent trains: luxury escapes to get you moving
Put a spring in your synapses during a culture-filled month in Sydney or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise from South America – these are the top getaways to book right now.
Meet the train fanatic making global rail travel a whole lot easier
The founder of the online guide seat61.com, Mark Smith has turned his singular passion for train travel into a worldwide resource.
The mission: instant relaxation. Can this Greek island resort deliver?
At this peaceful retreat, just an hour by car and boat from Athens airport, stress is banished in double-quick time.
March
An immersive dining experience awaits at this remote Norwegian escape
Fine dining no longer ends when dessert is cleared – it continues into the night and the next morning, ideally somewhere beautiful, thanks to a new breed of chefs turned hoteliers.
Why Athens is topping European wish lists in 2025
As a new hotel opens in the ancient city’s Bohemian heart, the Greek capital is back to being a tourist drawcard.
How the billion-dollar wellness industry took over your holiday
Are we approaching peak retreat? There are simpler ways to get away from it all than chanting to trees in the forest.
How to make the most of the south of France’s best art
From land art in the mountains to pop art on sun-soaked islands, here’s your guide to following the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur art route.
The designer reinventing bourgeois-chic interiors in Europe
In his latest hospitality foray, Paris-based, Milan-born Fabrizio Casiraghi has lent his restrained but opulent aesthetic to a new members’ club in Milan.
How to mark a milestone birthday in style at a French manor
With croissants and historical sites just a stone’s throw away, Manoir Normand is the perfect base for a week of celebrations.
The eight extraordinary hotel openings in Europe to book this summer
Debuting this season, these luxury stays will soon be the talk of the Continent, including private country manors, trendy ocean-side resorts and next-gen wellness retreats.
I flew Qantas non-stop from Paris to Perth. Here’s my verdict
I dreaded being on board a 16½-hour flight back to Australia, but my fears were misplaced. The wine was top shelf, but the food was average.
How doing it like the 1pc rekindled my love of skiing
Goggles polished, pastries offered and pre-heated boots clipped on for me – at this glam French resort, the joys of alpine jet-setting kick off even before you hit the powder.
14 chefs, five rainbows, no shoes: holidaying in a castaway paradise
Staying at Soneva Secret in the Maldives is like stepping into your own private, first-class world.
This bohemian New York hotel has its own fragrance library
The beauty duo behind boutique hotel The Maker is out to awaken your senses and envelop you in fragrance.
This data-driven wellness retreat is a haven for high-flyers
Sensei Lanai is an island resort with an evidence-based approach to wellness that perfectly suits the Silicon Valley set.
First class is back, baby (but does it make sense for airlines?)
The arrival of non-stop flights to London is a chance for Qantas to expand its premium suites. Its competitors are doing the same. Will it be a winner?
Looking to escape? Here are the week’s hottest getaways
Keep up to date on the latest travel news, from a White Lotus escapade to a peaceful Balinese retreat and a culinary safari in the Top End.
This budget business class delivers bang for your buck where it counts
Although it might lack big brand-name products or cutting-edge tech, China Eastern may well offer the best-value business class flying out of Sydney.
Live like a maharaja and stay in a palace
From tranquil mornings to wild encounters, you can live like royalty in the opulent Devigarh palace near the foothills of India’s Aravalli Range.