Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]
The inaugural Hotel Icons List celebrates enduring luxury properties more than a century old from Colorado to Cannes. In an era when luxury hotels open and close like umbrellas, longevity in the hospitality world seems almost impossible. Yet scattered across the globe, dressed in their finest holiday splendor each December, just as they have for generations, […]
An early look at next year’s most exciting new luxury getaways, from Texas to Tanzania. From a quick urban escape to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a new roster of luxury hotels and resorts can help inspire any 2026 itinerary. A recurring theme for new properties is the renaissance of glamour. In Europe, legendary landmarks—from Venice’s iconic […]
Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]
From a cliffside rotating pod hotel to a subterranean desert resort, the annual competition highlights bold concepts set to redefine the hotels of the future. Every year, I am reminded how far hotels have evolved, no longer just places to sleep, but transforming the typical stay into outrageous sensory experiences once only imagined in science […]
With the European country thought to be the setting for the hit HBO show’s next instalment, we speculate on the most spectacular resort backdrop. Three seasons in, The White Lotus viewers have come to expect two things: an unidentified dead body in the opening scene and a new luxury resort setting. While the HBO show’s fictional White […]
Travel in Australia has shifted inland. Families are heading for Kangaroo Valley farmhouses instead of crowded beaches; couples are choosing Wolgan Valley cabins that trade wifi for night skies. Even Hobart’s backstreets, with their brick-and-timber conversions, are pulling more weight. Here are the properties that topped Airbnb’s awards list. The 2025 Host Awards arrive as […]
Want to move abroad? A new report reveals 2025’s best countries to live in, according to the people who know these places best: expats. What are the best countries to live in right now? Ask the people who’ve moved abroad: expats. Each year, InterNations, the world’s largest expat community, publishes its Expat Insider report, one of the […]
From Lake Como to Los Cabos, these 11 new properties offer every amenity under the sun—from a floating pool to a private ski lodge. Whether you’re seeking a contemporary escape on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, a ski retreat in Montana’s Big Sky Country or a luxe eco-sanctuary in Tokyo, a lineup of new […]
Decadent degustations, golden hour cheeseboards, and five-star suites with ocean views – this former Schoolies haunt is suddenly all grown up. The last time I was in Terrigal was Schoolies Week, 1983. Back then it was Tooheys New and noisy nights at The Florida Hotel. Today, the Norfolk pines still line the beach – a […]