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This historical home for widows is a new Scandi hotspot

Stockholm’s newest boutique hotel is attracting internationals and locals alike with its retro luxury and fine dining.

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How Sydney’s new airport shames its rivals, according to its CEO

Simon Hickey says Western Sydney International Airport will get you to major hubs at more opportune times for onward connections – and queues will be shorter.

Restored ceiling frescoes in the Stendhal suite.

You’ll have heard of the train. Now there’s a hotel

Impossibly glamorous, La Minerva is setting the standard for the famous Orient Express brand’s pivot into luxury lodgings.

New hotels, cruises and a Qantas tie-in: why you should holiday in Oman

Desert fortresses, rose terraces and frankincense set the little desert nation in the Middle East apart.

The best tips from a stylish high-flyer

British handbag designer and sky-high daydreamer Anya Hindmarch is a woman on the go.

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Why a visit to this Zambian lodge is the trip of a lifetime

On the Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge is redefining transformative touring.

This eye-popping new safari resort colours outside the lines

Masiya’s Camp in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park is both wild and wonderful.

Taste the superyacht lifestyle on Seychelles cruise for only 12 guests

Slipping away to beaches only accessible by sea, freedom is sailing the Indian Ocean on a luxury catamaran.

A grand ball in the Hall of Mirrors

The cruise that gets you a private night at Versailles

Going into rococo mode, Silversea takes over the famed palace to treat world cruisers to a private party Marie Antoinette would be proud of.

How the right watch can help make your holiday feel longer

A leisurely break can distort your sense of time. That’s not a bad thing.

Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa.

The new ‘VIP’ travel trend that puts you in your place

In a world where the wealthy can access luxury of every variety, travelling like a Very Insignificant Person is the type of escape many should give a try.

A poolside massage in Morocco? Of course. Abeauty concierge, who must anticipate what a client wants before they realise themselves.

The latest indulgence luxury travellers are paying big bucks for

A beauty concierge can guide your grooming around the globe – and no request is too extravagant.

The uber wealthy Dane waging a one-man war on loneliness

When Flying Tiger founder Lennart Lajboschitz sold his business for millions, it failed to make him happy. So he went in search of something that would.

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Villa Riva

This tour of Sri Lanka proves there’s no place like home

An island trotting journey between Uga Escapes’ charming homesteads is a masterclass in cosy hospitality.

A train rolls through Manarola, Cinque Terre.

The luxury travel trend you probably haven’t considered

Train travel is nothing new. Maybe that’s why you should hop on board.

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Horse riding under the Northern lights in Norway

Why winter cruising is Norway’s next big thing

It may be dark most of the day, but watching the Northern Lights from a jacuzzi more than makes up for it.

Holiday like the 1pc on this little-known private island

Velaa in the Maldives draws some of the world’s wealthiest holidaymakers – and their kids.

Why heli-skiing is great value – at $26k a week

Meet the skiers taking this once-in-a-lifetime trip to remote British Columbia, year after year.

The south of France as you’ve never seen it before

A burgeoning new restaurant scene and old artistic landmarks are drawcards for Marseille’s unsung fishing villages.

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Helicopter hopping between Queensland’s most iconic lodges

Explore reefs, tropical forests and epic outback on a new six-night itinerary in the Sunshine State.

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