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.
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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.
10 cities with cheap five-star hotels
WHO said luxury travel was expensive? Check out these cities where you can stay in five-star hotels without breaking the bank.
Inside the world’s most exclusive lounge
QANTAS is upping the A-list factor by opening a first class lounge at bustling Los Angeles airport. We take a peek inside.
What really happened on Hayman Island?
HAYMAN Island and ModelCo hosted a glamour-fuelled event for ‘women of influence’. So what really happened at the party?
How to stay in style in Bali
THE words ‘executive’ and ‘Bali’ are not often seen together but you can enjoy the blue skies and water of the tropical paradise in style.
Hotel thieves steal the strangest things
WHAT’S the strangest thing you’ve stolen from a hotel? Bet it can’t beat these thieves — who’ve nicked everything from the carpet to a chandelier.
Bali bogans to be spruced up?
BALI plans to tutor bogans as a crew of Bondi bar barons spice up the isle’s eating and night life.
Packer snaps up three luxury private jets
GLOBE-trotting billionaire James Packer is stretching his wings, snapping up three new luxury private jets worth $US100 million.
Fresh look at the top end of town
BRIAN Crisp finds out what’s new in the Victorian capital, road-testing its latest five-star hotel, The Sheraton Melbourne.
The world’s most incredible spa treatments
WHO doesn’t love some serious downtime in a spa? Book in for one of these treatments and get downtime and a whole lot more.
Holidays for the rich and famous
NOTHING is too lavish when it comes to celebrity escapes. Explore the villas, castles, islands and resorts celebs escape to when they want to get away from it all.
Is this the world’s weirdest restaurant?
IF YOU want to snag the “best seat in the house” at this restaurant, be prepared to get a whole lot more than you bargained for.
How the ultra-rich really travel
HAVE you ever wondered how the top one per cent take holidays? They’re so mind-blowingly extravagant that for 99 per cent of us they are pipe dreams.
The $140K flight for the super rich
IT’S the limo of the sky and the super rich are fighting for a seat. Take a look at the most extravagant around-the-world flight yet.
Confessions of a wary cruise virgin
MORE Aussies are discovering the ease of shacking up for a holiday on a cruise ship. But we’ve also heard the horror stories of illness that can sweep the ships. So, what is it really like on board?
Inside the world’s most luxurious bus
ONCE home to F1 stars Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button, this million-dollar motorhome is now a seven-star hotel on wheels.
The retreat that spells competition for Bali
‘AM I really not in Bali?’ That’s the first thought that enters my mind when I wake up to Day One of Byron Bay’s newest surf and yoga retreat run exclusively for women.
A Porsche with your room, sir?
RANCHO Valencia resort in Santa Fe, California is offering guests the chance to drive Porsches during their stay.
New look for Gold Coast resort
SHERATON Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast has undergone a $26 million makeover.
Foodies’ delight at luxury lodge
ANGELA Saurine tackles a seven-course degustation dinner at the luxurious Spicers Peak Lodge in Queensland’s Scenic Rim.
New pool for Fiji Outrigger
OUTRIGGER on the Lagoon Fiji resort has a new adults-only pool and bistro, the Vahavu, to attract more couples.
Resort porn: This island is yours for $65K a night
IT WAS ravaged by fire a few years ago but Richard Branson’s private island is taking bookings again. Peek inside one of the world’s most lavish getaways.
Eat, Pray, Surf in Bali
ANGELA Saurine discovers the spiritual side of Bali on a surf and yoga retreat with Escape Haven.
New villa booking website for Asia
AN Australian entrepreneur has launched a new booking website for luxury villa rentals in Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Fiji.
Lax airline takes the lustre off amazing Alaskan Cruise
SIX-STAR luxury as you sail past some of the best scenery the planet has to offer is not a bad way to spend 11 days, writes Lisa Mullins.
New Fiji beach club on Denarau
A CHIC new oceanfront beach club has opened on Denarau Island in Fiji – a sister property to Karma Beach Bali.
Savour the top location of Aussie bake off
THE show might be all about bread, biscuits, cakes and pies, but the real star of The Great Australian Bake Off is its location.
Tahiti new tourism hot spot
TAHITI is increasing in popularity for Australian travellers, with its national airline boosting flights to meet demand.
Koh Samui a big hit in more ways than one
KOH Samui has come a long way in a short time as a holiday destination and its attractions are striking to say the least, writes Frank Barrett.
Flintstones-like resort in Oman
A LUXURY resort overlooking a deep gorge 2000m above sea level will open in Oman in the Middle East next year.
Replenish the soul on an Ubud spiritual escape
EXPLORE the mystical and spiritual side to this popular tourist destination and you might gain a new insight into yourself, writes Catherine Lambert.
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