Luxury Holidays

From private villas in Santorini to safari lodges in Botswana or five-star chalets in the Swiss Alps, explore the very best luxury holidays the world has to offer.

World

What to expect when flying American Airlines Business

Does flying business class from Sydney to Los Angeles on an American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner live up to the hype? Here is what you can expect.

Europe

The 7 best castles you can stay in throughout Europe

Your fairytale holiday comes true with these incredible castle stays.

Maldives

This all-inclusive Maldivian resort is perfect for Aussies

The Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is a sparkling new gemstone amid the glittering jewel that is the Maldives – with its 1192 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 coral atolls.

World

How to access premium lounges without the boarding pass

Most people dread waiting out a long layover. But waiting at the airport when you have lounge access can be one of the most enjoyable parts of air travel. Lounges are refuges of calm, quiet and comfort, where food and drink are free, the seating is comfortable and glossy magazines are complimentary.

World

11 of the best train journeys around the world

Although less efficient than travelling by aeroplane and less immersive than by car, trains hit a certain sweet spot between the pros of these two other popular modes of transport.

Los Angeles

Hotel review: Gold-Diggers, Los Angeles

We check into a design-driven Los Angeles hotel that moonlights as a recording studio, bar and soundstage.

England

Review: Hotel Indigo, York

An international boutique hotel chain imparts a local vibe filled with whimsy and fun.

Bali

Sukhavati Bali: A place to heal and repair

Located in the beautiful surrounds of Bali, Sukhavati Ayurvedic Retreat & Spa is the place to go for relief from stress, anxiety and chronic health problems.