The airline’s return to Victoria comes as conflict in the Middle East forces travellers to rethink how they get between Australia and Europe. Key Takeaways Key Background Middle East airspace has become increasingly unreliable since conflict escalated in the region. The UAE temporarily closed its airspace this week as a precautionary measure, and carriers including […]
Newsflash. This is not a new question. In fact, as anyone who tracks luxury travel, luxury products, luxury real estate, and of course, private jets and superyachts will tell you, there are countless companies working hard to provide that one special thing that all of the world’s wealthiest want. So you’d think that chartering a […]
In 1951, a chance encounter on an Alpine pass brought Porsche to Australia. Seventy-five years later, the brand returned to Melbourne with four bespoke models, each one a tribute to the country that adopted it. Australian engineer Norman Hamilton was overtaken on an Alpine pass by a silver sports car. The driver was German racing […]
Want a second passport so that you can move abroad or just have a Plan B? These 11 countries offer the fastest routes to citizenship in 2026. Searching for the easiest countries to get citizenship so that you can move abroad or simply have a Plan B? You’re not alone. According to a recent Harris poll, nearly half […]
Have you ever dreamed about escaping to your own private island? Through a new initiative called “Your Swedish Island,” Sweden is giving travelers the chance to win an island for a year. Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job and living in paradise? What about escaping to your own private island? Sweden is making that dream […]
Some parts of the world are not suffering from overtourism and would be very happy with a little travel love. Here’s where to visit to avoid the crowds and follow the paths least traveled in 2026. It’s easy to think of the same destinations when planning a holiday, but some of these are under immense […]
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
This time last year, the LA Rams announced that the MCG was their Aussie home-away-from-home. We now know they will take on rivals, the 49ers, in what is shaping up to be a controversial NFL season-opening match. So far this year, Sydney-born Seahawks sensation Michael Dickson’s six punts during Seattle’s Super Bowl win are the […]
From the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix to Slovenia’s Pogi Challenge and Zagreb’s luminous Festival of Lights, here are the 12 best European events this year. This year, over 42,800 travelers worldwide were asked by European Best Destinations which European event would they most like to experience in 2026. From an initial list of […]
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 […]