Active Travel is a hotter vacation category than it has ever been, and this is a big topic, so I am breaking it into three parts. In Part One I explained what active travel is, why it is hot, how trips work and the three major subcategories, hiking/walking/ cycling and multi-sport. I also covered the best companies […]
Aman, Nobu, Bulgari, Baccarat and Mandarin Oriental are among the luxury hospitality groups heading to the Maldives as record arrivals, private residences and an airport expansion fuel the country’s next resort boom. For decades, the Maldives has been known for its dreamy overwater villas, clear blue lagoons, and the promise of total relaxation. This image […]
From Bangkok’s craft-beer rebellion and Riga’s pagan ales to a Bavarian monastery that has been brewing for nearly a thousand years, these are the cities, taprooms, abbeys, and farms worth building a trip around right now. In the past, people would visit a brewery if they had extra time during a trip. Now, for some […]
Forget the flowers. These are the best experience gifts for the mum who values memories over things, already has everything, or simply deserves a moment to herself. Maggie Beer’s Table for All – The Louise, Barossa Valley: $POA For the mum who believes the best conversations happen around a table. This three-day Barossa retreat pairs […]
Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]
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 […]