Luxury holidays
Thirty reasons everyone should visit the incredible Rainbow Nation
Whether you’ve never been or are a devoted repeat visitor, there’s something for everyone in South Africa.
- by Catherine Marshall
Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time
The luxury ship, which will sail around Australia, the Pacific and even to Antarctica, features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.
- by Julietta Jameson and Brian Johnston
This incredible safari lodge offers luxury, but not for profit
Forget everything you think about not-for-profit accommodation: this South African safari outfit offers luxury accommodation that channels 100 per cent of profits back into the lands and communities surrounding it.
- by Julietta Jameson
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Hotel reviews
Every detail has been considered at this luxe Tassie getaway
A newly restored 1840s homestead is an indulgent retreat for a weekend of wine-tasting, saunas and hot tubs.
- by Trudi Jenkins
The world’s eight ultimate luxury hotels for your bucket list
What lifts a hotel into the top tier of luxury is the way it makes you feel. Each of these properties creates a lasting impression.
- by Ute Junker
New adults-only resort on lesser-known Fiji island has a 34-guest limit
I’ve arrived at Waya a couple of days ahead of its official opening and find I’m the only guest.
- by Lee Tulloch
This hotel’s new family suites are a kids’ wonderland
The entire 45th floor of the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong has been newly dedicated to families, offering a cute and colourful luxury stay.
- by Julietta Jameson
Melbourne’s hotel ‘for those who don’t like hotels’
The Lyall Hotel & Spa has been popular with celebrities keen to stay on the down-low yet in a fashionable address.
- by Julietta Jameson
The land of happiness that few tourists ever visit
Want to lose the crowds on your next holiday? Tourists are still something of a novelty in Bhutan, the country that invented Gross National Happiness.
- by Trudi Jenkins
Forget Thailand and Vietnam: South-East Asia’s enticing new travel frontier
Forget everything you know about Cambodia: Here are five ways to savour the rich mosaic of this intriguing and ever-evolving kingdom.
- by Julie Miller