There are many drives to explore in the Australian Alps National Landscape including the Kosciuszko Alpine Way, the Snowy Valleys Way from Tumut to Wangaratta, the Great Alpine Road from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta, the Bogong Alpine Way from Bright to Omeo via the Bogong High Plains and the difficult 4WD-only Wonnangatta Drive. The Kosciuszko Alpine [More...]
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Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives has reopened after a 10-week renovation project, revealing new look interiors, refurbished bungalows and pavilions and a new outdoor over reef lounge for sunset cocktails. Huvafen Fushi was already a renowned luxury retreat, celebrated for its innovative concepts and these new touches are sure to reaffirm the retreat’s status as [More...]
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The best design hotels in the south of France are located in hotspots all along the French Riviera, from the glamour of Antibes and Cannes to the luxury of Nice and Saint-Tropez. The French Mediterranean island of Corsica is also a great place for a boutique break, while the lavender fields of Provence are just [More...]
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The most stylish rooftop in Manhattan just got a facelift. Perched on top of the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel on the 18th floor, Gramercy Terrace has reopened after eight weeks of renovations. Mirroring the romance of the hotel interiors, glass lanterns hang amid the lush greenery of the roof garden trellises. Paying homage to a [More...]
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The Red Centre Way is a collection of linked roads and highways that lead to many of Central Australia’s iconic natural attractions such as Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock and the Olgas), Kings Canyon, Palm Valley and the MacDonnell Ranges. The entire road trip takes around four or five days and will allow you [More...]
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The Maurienne Valley in France’s alpine Haute Savoie region rightly bills itself as the largest cycling area in the world and it doesn’t disappoint. If France is the spiritual home of cycling, then the Maurienne is its heart. And when it comes to classic mountain grand cols, all roads lead here. The climbs out of [More...]
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Nature’s Way is a four-day journey across Australia’s Top End, which encompasses the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and the ancient gorges of Nitmiluk National Park. Leaving Darwin on the Arnhem Highway and following sealed highways for most of the route, it crosses vast floodplains that are home to a huge variety of flora and [More...]
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The Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria hotel is offering new Andy Warhol packages to coincide with Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea exhibition ‘Warhol: Headlines’. Rome is home to some of the world’s most famous art works and architecture, making it a great destination for budding artists, art collectors, art historians and of course, those who [More...]
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Located just inland from the North Coast lifestyle capital of Byron Bay, the Rainforest Way is a series of short loop drives that showcase the lush, World Heritage-listed rainforests of Australia’s Green Cauldron National Landscape. The centre piece of these drives is the Tweed Volcano, a dish-shaped caldera set among subtropical rainforests rich with plants, [More...]
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There are a growing number of marinas and yacht clubs throughout Malaysia and the country’s unique natural environment provides a colourful backdrop for exciting sailing holidays. Boaters and yachters can explore the islands, coastal estuaries and seas and when taking a break from sailing, can enjoy snorkelling and diving or relaxing on the long stretches [More...]
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The world’s first pop-up hotel, Papaya Playa, has proved such a success that the group behind the project, Design hotels, has decided to continue the project by launching the world’s first pop-up Ashram on the site in Tulum, Mexico. Design hotels is now continuing the quest for alternative modes of living and being on this [More...]
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This beautiful video of Rio de Janeiro combines the time-lapse and tilt-shift techniques to create a vision of Rio de Janeiro in miniature. Enjoy views of Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains and the beaches of Ipenema and Copacabana. Carnaval has never looked so good with the Sambodromo brought to life. It’s a joy [More...]
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The Greater Blue Mountains Drive encompasses an astonishing 18 World Heritage trails, which will immerse you in the heart of the landscape as they wind in and out between wilderness areas, charming heritage villages and farming communities. The trails are a great way to meet the locals and share their lifestyle. The Blue Mountains Drive [More...]
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One of the world’s most iconic drives, the Great Ocean Road winds its way from Torquay along the Surf Coast to Apollo Bay, then inland through the forested Otway region to the aptly named Shipwreck Coast and the famous Twelve Apostles. Along the way you’ll encounter wild dramatic coastlines, hinterland waterfalls and lush forests, mixed [More...]
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The scenic route along the Tathra-Bermagui Road is one of the most spectacular self-drives on the far New South Wales South Coast. Passing through spectacular spotted gum forests, the journey reveals unspoilt bays and beaches with idyllic picnic and camping spots to be found in the Mimosa Rocks National Park. At various points, Mumbulla Mountain, [More...]
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The Great South West of Western Australia has emerged as a ‘must-do’ destination for food, wine and nature lovers. The Great Southern journey begins in the pretty timber town of Pemberton, a scenic four-hour drive south of Perth. Spend a few days discovering the diverse flora and fauna on an eco tour, sampling the locally [More...]
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More than 400 items from the Bond archive are presented for the first time alongside faithful recreations in a new Barbican Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of the first James Bond film DR NO. The Barbican teamed up with EON Productions to create the unique [More...]
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Dubai has become a leading symbol of opulence, wealth and luxury. From the towering Burj Khalifa to the artificial archipelago Palm Islands, visitors to Dubai are met with a sense of style and extravagance not seen anywhere else. In keeping with this image, there are a number of exclusive luxury hotels that cater for the [More...]
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This fly/drive holiday will immerse you in two World Heritage-listed areas along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Take one of the regular services and fly from Perth to Learmonth Airport. Start your drive journey by exploring Exmouth, the gateway to the unspoilt beaches and marine diversity of Ningaloo Reef. Nearby, Cape Range National Park features canyons, [More...]
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A journey along the Gibb River Road in Australia’s Kimberley region is a true outback adventure in one of the world’s last wilderness frontiers. Originally constructed to transport cattle from surrounding stations, this old stock route spans over 660 kilometres of unsealed road linking Derby in the west to Kununurra in the east. The journey [More...]
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is one of the mostly eagerly anticipated events in the sailing calendar. To celebrate the event that will close the Mediterranean yacht regatta season, Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez is offering a thrilling spectator experience that will blow the competition out of the water. From 30 September to 07 October guests are invited [More...]
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If you want to find out more about Thailand and its unique customs, this inspirational infographic will be a useful companion for any traveller. The cultural information and customs information comes from the experts at Kuoni. Brought to you by Kuoni Travel
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Safari in Africa An African safari experience is high on most people’s holiday wish list. Whether it’s witnessing the Great Migration on the vast plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Marai, or spotting herds of roaming elephant by Mokoro canoe in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Chobe River, the range of wildlife spotting opportunities and [More...]
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Tokyo is a byword for futuristic design and modernity. It’s a pulsating metropolis of neon nebulas and buzzing crowds, bustling businessmen, Kimono-clad women and fashionable teenagers on streets lined with stalls selling everything from electronics to eels. But look beyond the shimmer and the shine and you’ll discover the history of a settlement that stretches [More...]
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