Insane feature of luxury staycation
Borders are back open, but if you’re worried about going abroad, there are plenty of fancy things still happening in Sydney.
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What you must know before you cruise
Cruise ships will soon make their return to Western Australia, but it will not be smooth sailing for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before you pack your bags.
President rents out private jet for parties
After trying for years to sell off his ridiculously luxurious jet, Mexico’s President is instead offering up the plane to fancy event planners.
Inside Jetstar’s fanciest flight
The budget airline is known for its no-frills approach — but few know Jetstar has branched into fancy territory for a handful of routes.
Insane feature of flying yacht for billionaires
Step aside private jets and stand down superyachts – because this new form of luxury travel is next level.
Boss’ incredible holiday bonus for staff
Bonuses from your boss don’t usually come like this – but one CEO left her staff in tears after announcing a massive travel reward for all of them.
Wild ways celebs quarantine in Aus
Forget the dingy hotel rooms with windows that don’t open and mushy food for your meal. If you’re a celebrity, quarantining in Australia is a little different.
Inside insane $2.7m campervan on steroids
If you thought selling your house and moving to life on the road in a campervan was for the budget savvy, think again.
Everyday Aussies driving $25k travel trend
They were once the domain of the rich and famous, but the pandemic has prompted more and more everyday Aussies to fly by private jet.
Inside our most exclusive hidden valley
Winding through bushland bend after bend, a hidden retreat awaits that’s normally filled with A-listers. This is what Australia’s poshest bush retreat is really like.
Inside Branson’s lush $21k per night island
For the first time, Richard Branson’s second Caribbean island is open to holiday-makers – but you’ll need a bucket load of cash to stay there.
Stunning island could be yours for $25m
A lush private island in the Bahamas is up for sale for a whopping price tag – but you will only need a $130,000 deposit to start the buying process.
Why now is a good time to visit Melbourne
Melbourne has got a lot of bad press lately but this city full of food and culture still has some surprises up its sleeve.
Jet that could fly London to NY in 90 mins
Makers of a supersonic passenger plane have ditched a key cabin feature in order to make it capable of flying at incredibly fast speeds.
First look inside new 6-star luxe hotel
After four years of construction, the hotel dubbed “Australia’s most luxurious” has opened its doors, along with a suite of upscale eateries.
Best feature in $22k-per-night hotel room
From a spa bath with Harbour Bridge views, a fire place and plenty of booze – this is what it’s like in Australia’s most lavish hotel room.
How to make a 5-star hotel at home
Just because you are stuck at home, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some five-star indulgences at a fraction of the price. Here’s how.
You might want to leave the kids at home
CRUISE ships are the ultimate family holiday with waterslides, endless activities and kids’ clubs. Then there is this one.
Surprising secret hiding in this photo
At first glance it appears to be the dream holiday snap, but there’s something going on here that many travellers don’t know about.
This hotel room costs $140,000 a night
This is the new, most expensive hotel suite in the world — a two-storey suite with a huge bar, 24-hour butler service, a chauffeur and taxidermied fish.
Inside world’s secret airport spot
AT THE end of a secret driveway, in a corner of one of the world’s biggest airports, is a place only the seriously rich have ever seen.
‘Dream job’ at luxury spa up for grabs
If relaxing in hot tubs and getting pampered all summer sounds like your idea of heaven, this is the perfect job for you.
Lush feature inside airport’s new ‘beauty cabin’
Hate killing time while at the airport? This lush new ‘beauty cabin’ is the pre-flight experience we never knew we needed.
Get paid $14k to drink rosé in France
A glass of rosé? Good. A glass of rosé in France? Better. A gig where you can drink rosé in France and get paid thousands? Yes please.
Inside world’s most lavish $270k holiday
This is what happens on the lavish, 20-day trip spanning seven countries that’s believed to be the most expensive holiday in the world.
Inside the world’s most famous naked spa
Going inside one of the most exclusive relaxation spots means checking your inhibitions (and your clothes) at the door.
Why you’ll want to pay $1200 fee at new Bali hotel
A new beach club on the holiday island will charge a massive fee to sit by the beach. Here’s why you might be willing to pay it.
‘Game-changer’: Inside $7400 first class cabin
Video chats with hosties, “zero-gravity” seats and complimentary binoculars are among the lavish perks in Emirates’ new first class private suites.
‘Rich kids’ flaunt lavish holidays
Forget budget hotels and sharing your neighbour’s pool, this is how the rich kids of Instagram are spending their pre-Christmas holidays.
Suburban Aussie hotel a world best
According to cool travel site, Mr and Mrs Smith, the best hotel in the world is hidden just behind a suburban Australian beach
Is ‘hottest’ Aussie hotel all it’s cracked up to be?
Since opening in 2017, this luxury design hotel has raked in a ton of international accolades. But is it worth the hefty price tag?
You need to know this Wonderland
A WHISTLESTOP weekend trip to magical Whistler had Melissa Hoyer go weak at the knees: and that wasn’t just her ski style. The place is sensational.
This is what a $18k A-list flight looks like
American Airlines is flying Hollywood’s stars to London for the BAFTAs this weekend, and this is the insane luxury they’ll enjoy from the moment they board.
Problem with McGregor’s $5.5m yacht
Conor McGregor has flashed plans for his new luxury yacht inspired by boxing legend Muhammad Ali. But there’s a cringe-worth problem.
Hotels don’t want you to see this
INSIDE even regular hotels are secret areas strictly off-limits to average guests —who probably don’t even know they’re there.
The side of Bali they don’t tell you about
THOUGHT Bali was all about bogan Aussies, Bintang and blistering sunburn? Turns out most of us have been doing it wrong.
Inside luxury $1000-a-night rental
IT COSTS a bomb but this stunning property has just been named the best place to rent in Australia.
Unexpected interior of this plane
AT FIRST glance it appears to be a rather boring plane. However, the lucky few who are allowed inside cannot believe the sight that greets them.
Dark secret behind $337m luxury yacht
IT HAS A helicopter pad, plunge pool, gym and a cinema. Which is all very nice. But this impressive superyacht is at the centre of an international scandal.
Intriguing sight inside lavish new plane
YES, this is a plane. New photos from aboard the world’s weirdest aircraft, dubbed the “flying bum”, reveal a sight most of us will never get to see.
The world’s most amazing job
TIM’S job was to travel around the world staying in six-star hotels. Incredibly, he’s walked away from the gig.
Star’s insanely lavish holiday
IT SEEMS like every celeb is either relaxing on an exotic beach or lying by the pool at the moment.
Rich kids flaunt insane wealth on holiday
PRIVATE planes? Check. Hot tubs? Check. Champagne? Check. As Europe enters summer, this is how rich and beautiful are living it up.
Inside lavish new $400 million jet
LUXURY interiors, fully reclinable seats and game-changing windows are the perks on board Singapore Airlines’ lush new Dreamliners.
‘World’s most expensive private object’
FORGET those standard, run-of-the-mill luxury superyachts. This one has an incredible extra feature and an eye-watering price tag.
‘I never expected this at the Maldives’
BEYOND the luxury overwater villas, a traveller has discovered a side to the Maldives that’s both shocking and inspiring.
What it’s like in $10k a night hotel
SOUTH Africa is still largely considered a developing country. But a lavish 6-star resort has brought A- list extravagance to ‘the motherland’.
How far Aussies are going to propose
SOME Australians are going to extraordinary lengths to pop the question to their partners. And these are the women who make it happen.
Australian has the world’s best job
WHEN Sorelle Amore settled on her ultimate goal, it seemed outrageous. Now she is being paid to do what most people only dream of.
This is what $93m looks like
IT MAY have an outrageously huge price tag, but this private jet is in such high demand, is has a four-year waiting list.
Simple way to score hotel freebies
KEEN for some free Wi-Fi, meals or even spa treatments? Major hotel chains are rewarding guests who help them out with a small favour.
Inside the Med’s most lavish superyacht
THERE’S a fake ‘beach’, a helipad, and a Michelin star chef to cater to your every whim. This superyacht is over the top luxury.
It costs $1m to stay here for a week
THIS could be the most expensive holiday in the world. But why is it worth seven figures?
Aussie with the best job ever
MIKE Dalley’s job involves luxurious tropical islands and stargazing with the world’s biggest celebrities. Prepare to be seriously jealous.
Insane pictures of first ‘convertible’ jet
THE luxurious ‘convertible’ private jet features a glass ceiling, cinema zone, double-bed cabin and its own dining room. It costs over $130 million.
What goes on at a silent retreat
OBVIOUSLY there is no talking so what happens when you try not to speak for three days? If you hate chatting to strangers you are going to love this.
How this guy flew first-class for just $100
A TRAVEL blogger has spilt the beans on how he managed to score a $9300 first-class ticket for a measly hundred dollars.
One night can set you back a home deposit
THIS ultra-exclusive Fijian resort can cost up to an eye-watering $60,000 a night. And it’s where Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel are currently enjoying their honeymoon.
Insane luxury of private jet
THE BATHROOM is better than the one you have at home and no-one is going to complain about you reclining your seat.
Confessions of an A-listers’ hotel butler
CONFIDENTIALITY is key when you’re a butler to presidents and celebrities – but some tales are so gobsmacking they demand to be told.
Cheaper and way better than flying
WHY would you pay a fortune to squeeze into an economy seat on a plane, when you can travel in luxury for much less? Train travel is the way to go.
Inside world’s most luxurious private jet
THE world has been given a glimpse inside the largest and most luxurious private jet which is so fancy, it’s been dubbed the “flying penthouse”.
It’s hard to believe this is a train
ANYONE who’s travelled on a regional train in Australia knows how uncomfortable, clunky and old they are. This is what we’re missing.
Inside Japan’s new luxury train
THE Shiki-shima service only carries 34 passengers at a time — but this is what’s in store for those lucky few.
Is this the best job on the planet?
IF YOU can deal with getting paid $13,000 a month while travelling to exotic locations and staying in some of the world’s poshest homes, this is the job for you.
You can stay with these princesses
EUROPEAN royals down on their luck have turned their incredible palaces into hotels. They’re like nothing you’ve ever seen.
Hinze’s luxury yacht up for $70m
AUSSIE model Kristy Hinze and her billionaire husband are selling their super yacht. Check out the boat with the $70 million price tag.
Strange requests from luxury hotel guests
ALL good hotels strive to meet the needs of guests. But in this Aussie hotel, a favourite of the wealthy and famous, requests can get really unusual.
The cheapest way to see the Maldives
Its expensive price tag has always attracted celebrities and the super rich — until now. This deal to paradise will save you big time.
The trip none of us can afford
IT’S like a Contiki tour for multi-millionaires: a luxury trip to 20 countries that costs an outrageous $18 million a person. Here’s what we’re missing out on.
Peek inside Japan’s oldest hotel
IN 1300 years of operation, this hotel has hosted everyone from samurai to sumo. It’s so ancient it pre-dates the Kingdom of England.
Most extravagant first-class perks
THESE are the most over-the-top offerings on first-class flights that take mile-high decadence to a whole new level. Warning: you’ll never want to fly economy again.
Think your holiday snaps are good?
YOU’RE handy on Snapchat, and you hold your own on Instagram. But now the big boys are bringing their A-game to travel photography.
Holiday snaps are fashion statements
FOUR Qantas passengers have had their holiday snaps turned into luxury limited edition silk scarves in collaboration with an Aussie designer.
Branson’s private retreat revealed
IF YOU’VE ever wanted to holiday like a billionaire, here’s your chance. This is the first look at Richard Branson’s stunning Son Bunyola Estate in Spain.
Floating hotel that will blow your mind
AN INCREDIBLE new hotel has opened in Paris, and you’d be “in-Seine” to miss it. Within walking distance of the sights, it’s not your average getaway.
How a $100K-a-night hotel room looks
A SINGLE night’s stay in the world’s most expensive hotel suite costs more than most people earn in a year. But is it worth it?
Super rich train for end of world
THE wealthy elite need to survive the impending zombie apocalypse too, they just do it with more style and comfort than the rest of us.
These are the sexiest hotels in the world
ROOMS suspended over water, a huge king bed, fancy restaurants and indulgent spa treatments. These are the world’s sexiest hotels.
Does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
THE holiday hotspot has awards, accolades, word-of-mouth praise and is an Instagrammer’s heaven, but does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
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