A new space tourism concept, unlike Blue Origin’s capsule and rocket or Virgin Galactic’s supersonic space plane, has been successfully tested off the coast of St Petersburg, Florida. Space Perspective, which calls itself the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight company, is already selling seats in Spaceship Neptune, which is lofted by a balloon and lands by […]
The World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2024 have been revealed, and two Aussie favourites have also managed to make the list. Find out which local gems are shining on the global stage and what sets them apart from the rest. Capella Bangkok, overlooking Thailand’s majestic Chao Phraya River, takes the top spot on The World’s […]
If you want to live out scenes from your favourite television shows and movies, these luxury properties from across the globe will happily set the stage. There’s a growing faction in Hollywood that believes stunt people deserve to be annually acknowledged at the Oscars. We couldn’t agree more. But we don’t think the trophy presentations should stop […]
What are the best countries in the world? A new report from U.S. News & World Report has the answers. What makes a country truly great? Is it a booming economy, a high standard of living or the ability to inspire adventure and creativity? According to the 2024 Best Countries ranking from U.S. News & World Report, it’s […]
A new report has listed the top places to travel solo. Solo travel is having a moment. According to a recent report by Kayak and OpenTable that ranks the world’s best places for solo travel, 50% of Americans plan to take a solo trip within the next year. What’s the appeal? The freedom to explore at your […]
It was a crystal-clear day as I soared in the helicopter over the British Virgin Islands. My destination was a dramatic new estate that billionaire Sir Richard Branson had just built. At the time, I was the first journalist to photograph his mysterious top-secret outpost on the stunning private Caribbean Island. And almost a decade […]
Veuve Clicquot has created three of the most decadent journeys you can imagine on Belmond Trains. Solaire Journeys (a name inspired by the signature sunburst yellow color of Veuve Clicquot labels) follow the sun on three continents, from East to West, accompanied by some of the world’s best champagne and gastronomy. Unique and rare champagnes are paired with food […]
What are the best places to visit in the world? Time magazine just revealed its annual World’s Greatest Places List, which highlights 100 amazing places around the globe—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more. “Time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places is unique for several reasons,” senior editor Emma Barker told me in an interview. “First, Time is […]
Jean-Michel Gathy, the mastermind behind many Aman, Four Seasons and One&Only hotels, shares where he finds design inspiration. Some of the world’s most stunning hotels, like Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Amanyara in Turks and Caicos, Aman New York and Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, came from the mind of Jean-Michel […]
Singapore now holds the standalone title of having the world’s most powerful passport, while Australia has jumped one spot into number five, allowing citizens visa-free access to 189 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Despite the overall trend towards increased travel freedom, the gap between the world’s most and least powerful passports has […]