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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Nusa Dua villa
LOOKING for luxury in Bali? Check out the new Amarterra Villas in Nusa Dua on the south coast
Luxury weekend at Wolgan Valley
World-class musicians and a luxurious rural retreat combine to make a great weekend of entertainment
Fancy a holiday in the treetops?
TREEHOUSE villas in Soneva Kir feature bamboo, rope and even Jurassic-style furniture created from driftwood.
Sensory experience on Hamilton Island
THIS Whitsunday island will seduce you with the ultimate in indulgences, writes Angela Saurine
A taste of the spa high life
RELAX at one of Australia’s best spas that sit in rainforests and national parks and where activities also include bushwalking and birdwatching.
Meditation in magical surrounds
RECHARGE your batteries with a holistic escape designed to feed your body and soul, writes Michelle Bennett.
Polynesian perfection in Tahiti
SCULPTED by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons, sultry French Polynesia is a place to take it slow and experience a little warm, laid-back island chic.
Toronto’s exclusive atmosphere
TORONTO shows off its trendy boutiques and hotels to Mercedes Maguire who indulges in a spa treatment that is not as painful as it sounds.
Ten new spas and luxury resorts
MAKE a splash at a new spa resort – from the new Ritz Carlton in Japan to soaking in a spa in a former 17th-century monastery in Italy, we pick the hot new properties.
Unwind at one of the best spas in Singapore
IT SOUNDS like torture but this Asian massage should leave you feeling light and calm, writes Sarah Nicholson
Travel Challenge: Health retreats
EACH week we invite three competing companies to give us their best deals for a particular holiday. The result is great offers for our readers.
Long lunch? Just get a seaplane home
WHO needs to catch a cab after a long lunch? A restaurant on Sydney’s northern beaches offers a trip home via seaplane.
Hey high flier – take a seat in airport luxury
TRAVELLING can take its toll on even the most frequent of flyers, so it’s good to know there’s a place to kick back and relax.
Spring: the season for renewal
RELAX, lie back and spring-clean your body at one of the invigorating spa resorts.
Point to point in paradise
IT SEEMS that in the internet world everyone has a claim to Shambhala, a mythical kingdom in Asia which also shares a name with Byron Bay’s luxury resort.
Warm up and chill out in the forest
THE first chills of winter have hit, so it’s time to head for the hills – and where better than the luxurious mountain playground of Tamborine.
Welcoming hands in Port Douglas
I’VE only been in Port Douglas half an hour and a woman I just met can’t keep her hands off me.
Discover India’s ancient treatments
UNVEIL the healing wonders of cotton bags filled with rice, baked banana leaves and turbans drenched in oil in this traditional Indian spa resort.
Explore Asia’s next big thing
SLIP into a private infinity pool, gaze over unblemished beaches and marvel at how this city’s resorts have changed over the past 20 years.
Spa like a celebrity
FOLLOW in the plucked, preened and pedicured footsteps of the beautiful people in search of the best spa experiences in New York and Los Angeles.
WA’s isolated, luxury retreat
THIS is the kind of place which sends spa junkies gaga – and the best part is, it’s right in our own backyard, with all the privacy you’ll need.
The new, luxurious Noosa
SPACE. Time. Relaxation. The Outrigger on Little Hastings Street is breaking all the Sunshine Coast capital’s rules, but it’s well worth it.
A weekend in the Hunter, without wine?
CAN the Hunter Valley, which is synonymous with wine, be enjoyed without drinking? A pregnant woman and her hesitant husband take on the challenge.
Shop like a true fashion icon
INDULGE your inner fashionista in Paris, where bargains abound and hotels offer treatments to ease leg fatigue – a condition caused by too much shopping.
Zen in New Zealand
FOR a luxury retreat full of Eastern promise where you can rest your weary soul, you don’t have to travel further than across the Tasman.
Luxury like no other in Thailand
THE island paradise of Koh Samui is a stunning contrast between luxury and simplicity.
Tahiti tour for the pampered
IT’S not hard to adjust to the rhythms of a decadent life aboard a luxury catamaran crusing the waters of Tahiti, writes Melissa Stevens.
Sanctuary delivers on bliss
AN exclusive sanctuary styled on Bali’s high-end resorts in Port Douglas delivers on the necessary luxuries for Tracey Ferrier.
Several shades of paradise
LAIDBACK luxury or heartbreak hotel? Brian Johnston gives us the low-down on the best and the worst of the French Polynesian resorts.
Here’s mud in your eye
FORGET fancy seaweed wraps, Brian Johnston swears a bloke likes nothing more than a good wallow in a thermal mud bath.
Hottest hotels for 2008
LOOKING for a hotel that really stands out from the crowd? Travel + Leisure magazine shares its nominations for 2008’s best new hotels.
Broome sweeps in luxury
LUXURY rooms, a day spa and a soothing Buddha yoga sanctuary Broome’s Cable Beach Club Resort splashes out with a $20 million makeover.
‘Glamping’ it up in outdoor luxury
KICKING back on a queen-size bed in the heart of the New South Wales bush, Brad Watts discovers a tent with life’s little luxuries.
Rent your own island
YOU, too, can holiday like a celebrity, writes Anthony Deceglie when you can rent a whole island off the coast of Africa at this price.
The Ghan upgrades to platinum
A LUXURY upgrade takes comfort aboard Australia’s legendary Ghan to a new level. Mike Smith trials the new premier carriages on the famous outback train.
Get with the program
BYPASS the cocktails and consider a little detox on your next break at one of a new breed of life-changing health retreats in the Asia-Pacific.
Green and serene in Bali
YOGA, jungle walks and a healthy approach to eating make Ubud’s Como Shambhala a blissful place to stay, reports Christine McCabe.
Bali, body and sole
BALI may be teeming with willing masseurs but for a really exquisite massage, Sian Powell points the way to go in Kuta and surrounds.
Be Carrie Bradshaw for $24,000
FOR $24,000, Sex and the City fans can live the life of Carrie Bradshaw on a four-day tour of New York where splurging on Manolo Blahniks is par for the course.
Relax in the Kiwi thrill capital
QUEENSTOWN is the home for thrillseekers in New Zealand but Alison Cotes found a way to avoid any sudden attacks of adrenalin.
Luxury bed, breakfast and bush
SNUGGLED in beneath Queensland’s huge forest gums, Lyola Pavilions has an air of luxurious elegance that’s hard to resist.
Hot under the Hilton covers
OYSTERS, a feather tickler and Madame Lash Sydney’s Hilton Hotel knows how to get couples in a sexy mood.
Billionaire playgrounds
FIND out where the super-rich go to have fun with Forbes Traveler’s list of billionaires’ holiday destinations.
Move over Dubai
ABU Dhabi is where the Arabian action is, not Dubai, writes Toni Salama of the city widely regarded as the world’s richest.
The beautiful race
SIPPING champers with European billionaires, David May discovers Switzerland’s White Turf St Moritz race is not just for the beautiful people.
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