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?
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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?
Why this luxury yacht is like no other
IT’S BEEN dubbed the most outrageous superyacht in the world — an ambitious $344 million luxury boat with an extra impressive feature.
The $74m jet with an incredible surprise
IT IS the most simple of features that could turn this business jet into the most revolutionary aircraft in our skies.
That’s rich: Playboy prince’s flashy trip
TALK about travelling in style. Playboy prince takes luxury travel to a new level after bringing his fleet of flashy cars to London.
’I never expected this in a hotel’
Hotels try out hot new things all the time but avid traveller Melissa Hoyer never thought a bowling alley would star in London’s coolest hotel.
The best of Los Angeles
WANT to know the best of the best from eating to drinking, shopping to a mighty fine hotel? This is a taste of LA’s finest.
Dolphin islands finally open to tourists
THEY’RE some of the globe’s most luxurious, private islands. And now they could now be yours to rent.
Is this the world’s sexiest hotel room?
THE world’s most incredible hotels have been revealed in a list, and you won’t believe what lies inside some of them.
‘The most beautiful place on Earth’
MAR Pages has visited 80 countries over the last decade, but this destination stood out as the one she simply had to see. When she finally got there, it surprised her.
The trip that tainted flying for me
THERE’S one thing that can happen that will ruin flying for you forever. Melissa Hoyer tells what life on the pointy end of a plane is really like.
The creepy mansion where ideas are born
HUMAN tragedy, claims of ghostly apparitions and some of the world’s greatest creative works. This is the secluded compound where they all come together.
This is how the mega-rich shop
WHO doesn’t love some shopping? Nothing is too lavish when it comes to this insane holiday, which lets you buy practically anything.
The outrageous playground of the mega-rich
THE ‘City of Gold’ has taken centre stage as one of the world’s must-see spots. It’s the ultimate playground for millionaires and it will blow your mind.
Hilarious diary of a health retreat
SOMETIMES you need to get away, but as this woman found out, drinking tea by the bucketload has some strange side effects. It’s so awkward.
You’ll pay $3000 for a meal here
FORK out a few thousand dollars and you’ll get 15 courses, a dessert that has to be seen to be believed and a ‘golden ticket’.
Crazy, lavish city to get more outrageous
JUST when you thought this city couldn’t get any more opulent it releases new building plans that are set to break five world records.
The hidden getaway for celebrities
IF YOU’RE looking for the perfect getaway, look no further than New Zealand’s best luxury lodge. Who are you to argue with Sir Ian McKellen?
Inside the world’s most extravagant restaurant
NOBU, the famed sushi empire from Michelin-starred chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, just opened its largest outpost in the world — not in Tokyo, LA or London, but somewhere rather unusual.
Qantas flies high with Aussie wine list
QANTAS will have sommeliers & mixologists making cocktails in the sky but perhaps even more surprising is the fact our national carrier is the third largest buyer of Aussie wine.
Luxury apartments luring West Aussies
THEY’RE dubbed “the boys” — a pair of French mates who rent out high-end apartments, cornering the WA market and making famous friends in the process.
Where in the world is this?
THIS world famous city has achieved a new engineering feat and it’s almost unrecognisable. So can you pick which destination this actually is?
The party island for millionaires
THIS private island and the mansion on it were made famous as the location of lavish celebrity parties. Now it’s on sale.
Inside the outrageous billionaires’ playground
THE highrolling casino capital of the world is about to get even more outrageous, with a $25 billion facelift hoping to get rid of its “seedy” reputation.
‘No strings attached’: Ultimate VIP set
THESE people aren’t too worried about the Budget. They’re the ultimate VIPs, and they’ve chosen an interesting time to get together.
City so rich it will make you sick
IT’S one of the richest cities in the world but it’s often overshadowed by its louder neighbour. Dripping in wealth it’s where the rich go to play.
The bar we want to be at today
PERCHED on a cliff face 14 metres high, this bar has views out over the ocean — and it’s exactly where we want to be right now.
Five-star rooms on a backpacker budget
THE Aussie dollar may be at a six-year low, but new research reveals the European and Asian cities where you can get five-star value for a budget price.
Inside the glamorous life of an Instagram celeb
SHE’S an Australian Instagram star who gets paid to travel to the most beautiful places in the world. Hermione Underwood lets us in on what it’s really like to live the high life.
Airline glitch sells first class tickets for $97
CUSTOMERS of this airline couldn’t believe their luck when a computer glitch sold them first class tickets for as low as $97. So what went wrong?
This superyacht is totally insane
YOU may have thought all megayachts were created equal. But this totally over-the-top 80 gold metre-long superyacht has something we’ve never heard of before.
The world’s most luxurious airport lounge
WHICH airline provides its customers with the best airport experience? The answer is not necessarily one you’d expect.
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