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.
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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.
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