Yesterday
Inside a different type of creative retreat in Bali
A new micro resort outside Ubud might have only four suites, but its program of therapies makes big promises. Silent discos and moon bathing are just the start.
This Month
Rich Lister gives his pristine island retreat an upgrade
Along a coastline thick with abandoned resorts, Orpheus Island Lodge is far too busy investing in the future to turn to ruins.
The hotel that restores the glamour of Saint-Tropez
The French Riviera town remains a glamorous hotspot, but a newly reimagined luxury stay offers a throwback to more genteel times.
Why this high-flying CEO chooses trains over planes
Holly Lucas loves extravagant dining, a gold martini and running into old friends … and when she can, she avoids airports.
Forget business class: Here is the smarter way to fly long-haul
Airlines are jacking up the price in cash and points for premium seats. But what if there was a way to get an ultra-premium experience without them?
The family behind this travel empire could be headed for the Rich List
There are real strengths to being a family-owned business, says Louise Tandy. Especially when you’re in the business of moving people.
How this Blue Mountains landmark went from fusty to fabulous
Lilianfels, one of the region’s oldest and grandest hotels, has had a $13 million makeover and an ambitious rebranding.
Venice’s new ultra-luxury island hotel is a $2315-a-night VIP pass
With after-hours access to a palace and a private water gateway, Airelles Palladio offers a rare, crowd-free slice of Venetian splendour.
The neighbours fought this Palm Beach luxury hotel. Now they love it
On the same stretch as Mar-a-Lago and Gina Rinehart’s Florida address, The Vineta provides an “in” to a certain kind of elite.
The ‘young, dumb and lucky’ jackaroo who became a global hotel deal maker
Jonathan Breene’s courage to go boldly into the unknown has led him to a career developing some of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
The world’s best place for sea kayaking is just one flight away
Pristine waterways, hidden coves and World War II wrecks await in Palau’s Southern Lagoon.
How a mutiny of luxury cruise passengers saved this iconic restaurant
When Oceania Cruises announced it was replacing its much-loved French fine-diner Jacques, the backlash was swift.
How much business class is too much? I flew this route to find out
Three lounges, two planes, one layover and a “technical stop”. This 36-hour Air Canada route from Sydney to Rome, via Vancouver and Toronto, is a long slog.
‘Bragging rights’: Arctic sailing on a tech titan’s former mega yacht
Aqua Lares once belonged to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Now it takes well-heeled, adventurous travellers to the edge of the world.
It’s boomtime for cruising in Asia – which is good news for Australians
From the neon-lit energy of Osaka, to tiny Papuan villages, there are more diverse itineraries than ever to choose from in the region.
Float into the world of France’s lion-taming rebel artist
A leisurely canal cruise through western Burgundy uncovers the radical history, artistic triumphs, and feminist spirit of painter Rosa Bonheur.
Is this the hardest chef job in the world?
Working in Michelin-starred restaurants is nothing compared with turning out thousands of recipes while sailing the Antarctic, says Mateja Protic.
Australia’s southernmost outpost is also its richest – in wildlife
Just a dozen expedition vessels get to see the millions of penguins, elephant seals and albatross on Macquarie Island each year.
Paris’ legendary nightclub is back – this time with a hotel
In its heyday, the Bus Palladium was frequented by Salvador Dali and Serge Gainsbourg. Now a team of nightlife impresarios is staging a renaissance.
July
The Ha Long Bay cruise swapping the tourist crush for cave meditations
In Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, where crowds often come with the view, a new wellness cruise offers a quieter, more contemplative path.
One of the world’s coolest hotel groups is heading to Australia
From a single Paris cocktail bar to being among the planet’s hippest luxury hospitality chains, Experimental Group is turning its sights Down Under.
There are plenty of perks on this business class flight. Just don’t expect pyjamas
The flight home from a holiday is never great – especially when leaving somewhere like the Maldives. This time it wasn’t so bad.
The island paradise the influencers haven’t discovered yet
Tiny Camiguin in the southern Philippines is a step back to simpler times – before ATMs, social media and tourist touts.
The world’s most elusive beasts – and where to find them
There is no guarantee of spotting a snow leopard in Ladakh or a puma in Patagonia – but the search is part of the thrill.
