Luxury holidays
No crowds or chaos: These three Bali escapes are a step back in time
Overdevelopment is rife on the south-west coast, but these satellite island stays offer a step back to more mellow times.
- Jenny Hewett
I’ve flown in the world’s best first-class cabins. Here’s my verdict
Airlines are bringing back first-class, bigger and better than ever. So which carrier is soaring highest?
- John Arlidge
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Like being in Beverly Hills: The verdict on Sydney’s coolest new hotel
This inner-city oasis offers a fun and fabulous vibe. But the left-field location may not be for everyone.
- Ute Junker
An African-style safari on home soil? This Aussie resort is a game-changer
Home to a herd of newly relocated elephants and a deluxe 78-room hotel, South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park is the newest bucket-list stay for wildlife lovers.
- Anthony Dennis
‘Unparalleled’ luxury suites to be launched on Australian trains
The new Australis and Aurora suites will take off on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and the Great Southern from April 2026.
- Julietta Jameson
The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences
I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.
- Tim Richards
This is where Taylor Swift stayed in Singapore, and it just got better
These luxury manors were already good enough for the pop star, but an Australian has helped take them to the next level.
- Craig Platt
Up to $147,000 a night: Inside the world’s most expensive hotel rooms
A glimpse inside 10 of the most extravagant suites around the world, from London, Paris and New York to Monaco and Marrakesh.
- Brian Johnston
This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location
On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★★
- Airline reviews
This business class seat is a perfect ‘hotel in the sky’
This is one snug designer cubbyhole even if the unusual backwards-facing aspect of the seat takes a little getting used to.
- Anthony Dennis
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