Fire-breathing dragons and glowing lanterns: welcome the Year of the Dragon in style at the best places to celebrate Lunar New Year in 2024. The Year of the Dragon is here to bring power, nobility, luck, honour and success to the 2024 Lunar New Year. From 10 February, cities around the world celebrate the new […]
The swirling Hollywood rumour mill has been put to bed, with the next season of HBO’s The White Lotus headed to Thailand. Following months of speculation, the Land of Smiles was officially announced as the setting for the third instalment of the smash TV series. Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) and HBO both released official statements, […]
North America’s enigmatic island country is a kaleidoscope of colours, cultures and bygone charm – and is notoriously misunderstood. Writer Madeleine Keck unravels some of its secrets. “Who let me do that?” I think as I stand in line to board my flight out of Havana after a week of exhilarating experiences (and a few […]
Switch from Zermatt to Sapporo and leave London for Liverpool – swapping classic destinations for their equally captivating counterparts is 2024’s smartest travel hack. Santorini’s legendary whitewashed views and Sydney’s iconic harbourfront have competition – savvy travellers are swapping tried-and-true favourites like these for their ‘destination dupes’. According to new research from Expedia Group, searches […]
New York Times names Tasmania and Brisbane among its top 52 places to travel in 2024. There’s more to Australia than Melbourne and Sydney, according to the New York Times. Long-underrated Tasmania and foodie hub Brisbane have each landed a spot on the publication’s list of ‘52 Places to Go in 2024’. As the only […]
From the Paris Olympics to the notorious Fyre Festival 2.0, there’s plenty to plan your travels around in 2024. There’s a party and you’re invited: it's time to start mapping out a year to remember. And what better excuse to explore a bucket list destination than while there’s an event in town? Feel the frenetic […]
Imagine vibrant festivals, world-class culinary celebrations and art exhibitions like no other. Pack your bags – Australia's top events await. The new year brings a wealth of new opportunities, with people across the world making resolutions to travel more, embrace fresh experiences and expand the mind. The 2024 Australian events calendar offers ample opportunity for […]
Not a skier? Japan’s winter wonderland provides plenty other ways to escape – whether that’s whizzing down a zipline, on horseback or deep in a delicious hotpot. As a world-class skiing destination, Japan attracts winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe. But this country offers much more than just pristine slopes and powdery snow. From […]
Soup carried in plastic bags, beer with ice, and ribbons tied in trees are just a few of the things you might notice in Thailand. The allure of Thailand's beaches and cities is undisputed, but it's the country's people that enrich the travel hotspot beyond all else. Experiencing a way of life that is different […]
This Sydney stay brings the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles to slick Surry Hills, with an acclaimed rooftop restaurant, happening lobby watering-hole and inclusive artist-in-residence program. I am not cool enough for Ace Hotel Sydney, I know that much. I was never picked first on a team in PE, never wore a trend before it […]
Let us reintroduce you to Queensland’s sunny capital – one of the coolest spots in Australia for all things wined, dined and river-inclined. Move over Melbourne and step aside Sydney. There’s a new competitor for the title of ‘Australia’s Coolest City’ and this one is sunny year-round. And having just been named one of the top […]
Our in-house experts and 4,000 Luxury Escapes members have spoken: these are the top destinations and trends emerging for the year ahead. Want to know where travel insiders are jetting off to in 2024? Luxury Escapes' annual Travel Trends report has landed. We asked 4,000 Luxury Escapes members, and our in-house experts, what 2024 holds […]
From shrines and shinkansen in Japan to Sri Lanka safaris, these are our top bucket-list tour destinations of 2024, as chosen by our travel insiders. With an unprecedented diversity of destinations and extraordinary experiences available to satiate your wanderlust in 2024, there’s never been a better time to tick off your must-visit list. We asked […]
Uluru is set for a tourism boost with Virgin Australia announcing two new direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane to be introduced in 2024. Virgin Australia has announced its return to Uluru with two new nonstop services from Brisbane and Melbourne, allowing the carrier to connect the capital cities with the iconic Red Centre destination for […]
Including how to get around, how to secure tickets and the most unmissable events. The City of Light is about to shine even brighter in 2024 as it hosts the Summer Olympics. Paris is promising a never-before-seen spectacle, with the opening ceremony unfolding along the banks of the picturesque River Seine and sporting events teeing […]
The weather outside is frightful, but the best Europe winter holidays are delightful. The European summer gets a lot of airtime, but the colder months are actually some of the most magical, offering a whole new perspective on its storied cities. Parisian bistros are cosy and candlelit, the medieval architecture of Edinburgh is ethereal in […]
Food critic and columnist Melissa Leong and actor Ben Lawson uncover the best of New York for the all-new season of Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays. Who better to take a bite of the Big Apple than Melissa Leong and Ben Lawson? The dream team refined the ultimate itinerary for the all-new season of Luxury […]
Pop the champagne, swim in sky-high swimming pools, and admire incredible modern art – these rooms are a pretty penny, well spent. From views that genuinely leave you breathless to incredible art from floor to ceiling, these rooms give 'home away from home' a new meaning. Although all gloriously individual, they have one thing in […]
The Accor-owned SO/ Hotels brand is set to bring its fashion-led flair to the Maldives for the first time ever this November. The Maldives is about to get a whole lot more glamorous with the grand opening of SO/ Maldives. Synonymous with art and fashion, the SO/ brand has previously collaborated with the likes of […]
The joy of literally taking your vacation into your own hands is the foundation of Europe’s best road trips – hire a car, feel adventurous, enjoy complete freedom. Hiring a car in Europe might be the most freeing and memorable escape you ever experience. Europe is teeming with all kinds of incredible road trip opportunities, […]
