The Sebel Pier One Sydney in Walsh Bay has unveiled what could be Sydney’s most spectacular suites featuring peerless views of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. The seven over-water suites include expansive private balconies with comfy day beds and arms chairs to soak up the sweeping Sydney Harbour [More...]
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Three new two-bedroom Beach Houses have recently opened at Parrot Cay by COMO in The Turks and Caicos Islands. They are the latest addition to the award-winning private island resort, and have been designed by Chris Davis of Coast Architects. Nestled among sand dunes with uninterrupted ocean views, each detached Beach House has a large [More...]
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Spending time in a luxury villa in France is a classic experience. Warm afternoons and evenings spent by the pool or on the balcony, simply watching the world go by. This exclusive selection of ultra luxury villas, mostly located in St-Tropez and Cannes, are simply superb and represent some of the best real estate on [More...]
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Rio de Janiero is one of the world’s most iconic cities, full of energy and colour. This seductive Brazilian city is known for its loud and vibrant culture, favelas, beach lifestyle, flamboyant carnival celebrations and a picturesque setting between rainforest-clad mountains and the ocean. There’s a saying among Cariocas, Rio’s friendly and laidback locals, that [More...]
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The Maldives is one the most alluring destinations on the planet for the discerning traveller, blessed with immense natural beauty and out-of-this-world luxury hotels. With white sands, swaying palm trees and crystal blue waters, it’s a picture of paradise. But with so many hotels offering the highest standards, it can be difficult to decide where [More...]
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Casa Gangotena is a three-story boutique hotel with 31 stunning rooms, located in a newly restored historic mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador. The historic mansion has been lovingly restored and converted into a chic boutique hotel, irresistibly fusing cultural heritage and contemporary luxury. Each room showcases eye-catching style, contemporary design, lovely antiques, [More...]
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Hotel Cordee des Alpes is a luxurious new hotel in the Swiss resort of Verbier from local hotel and restaurant entrepreneur Marcus Bratter, also responsible for launching Nevaï (Verbier’s first contemporary design hotel), the all-suite King’s Parc Hotel and après-ski hotspot The Farm Club. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the 34 [More...]
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Le Kaïla is a new luxury 5-star hotel in Méribel. Well located in the centre of the resort in La Chaudanne, it’s right in the heart of the Three Valleys, the world’s largest ski area. Le Kaïla has been built in a chic chalet style of slate and untreated wood. The 42 rooms and two large [More...]
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The remote Raja Ampat archipelago is a tropical idyll of pristine coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity roughly located between Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. This unexplored ‘Coral Triangle’ has all the hallmarks of an exotic escape, with rarely visited reefs packed with fish, uninhabited islands and sleepy villages void of visitors. Now [More...]
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Istanbul is going to feature a big role in the upcoming Bond film Skyfall. If witnessing high-speed action chases and windows being smashed out of the Grand Bazaar gets you motivated to visit this everlasting city at the cross roads of east and west, you’ll need an address book. These are the best boutique [More...]
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Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is bringing its renowned spa concept to Shanghai with the launch of an urban resort on the banks of the Huangpu River. Banyan Tree on the Bund occupies an enviable position in Shanghai’s North Bund area, where – in a first of its kind for the city – all 130 [More...]
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Australia’s Qualia Resort has been voted the best resort in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveller. Qualia is located on Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef and beat off top resorts in the Maldives and French Polynesia to take top spot in the 2012 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Chairman of [More...]
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Berkeley River Lodge is one of Australia’s newest wilderness retreats. Built into the sand dunes overlooking the river and sea, the lodge is located in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia’s north coast, accessible only by air or water. This luxury lodge offers you the chance to experience and explore one of Australia’s most isolated [More...]
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A holiday on a luxury private island really is the ultimate in modern escapism. From nature reserves near Bali to rainforest retreats in Malaysia to classy Cambodian eco-resorts, Asia has so many varied options just waiting to be enjoyed. You’re sure to be indulged with jungle massage treatments, cruises to outlying, rarely visited coral reefs, [More...]
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Oman is a rare mix of the exotic and familiar, traditional and modern, safe and exciting. Add to that the clutch of slick hotels dotted around the country – which range from desert camps to ornate palaces – and you have a destination just waiting to be discovered. These are the best luxury hotels in [More...]
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The Chedi Muscat is all about understated elegance and a perfect mix of Omani architecture and Asian Zen-style. This luxury hotel has a private beach with views across the Gulf, an exceptional spa and brilliant restaurants that are some of the best in Muscat. What’s more the Chedi’s Patisserie at The Restaurant is simply amazing. [More...]
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The world’s first underwater music club has opened at Niyama Maldives. Located 500 metres offshore, the Subsix club is six metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean, welcome a roster of internationally recognised artists and Djs The Subsix club is located 500 metres offshore and six metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean [More...]
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Antigua’s position in the West Indies makes it the gateway to the Caribbean. Although passed by the majority of shipping routes, it remains quiet, in part due to the enormous number of beaches to enjoy here; enough that you can spend each day of a year on a different one. Away from the beach, explore colonial-era sugar [More...]
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Few cities are as exhilarating as Thailand’s hot and energetic capital, where tuk tuks weave between the traffic and modern skyscrapers rise up alongside elegant wats (temples). The bst Skytrain is a good way to navigate around this steamy and frenetic metropolis of almost ten million inhabitants, which Thais call Krung Thep, the ‘City of [More...]
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Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort, Song Saa, has launched helicopter transfers. The direct helicopter transfer service will operate from the Sofitel Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh International Airport and is operated by Helicopter’s Cambodia, the country’s premier helicopter service. The company’s highly trained Kiwi pilots have been providing specialist aerial services in Cambodia since [More...]
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Le Meridien Bora Bora has been named the world’s ‘top island resort’ by members of the Starwood Preferred Guests programme. The luxury resort in French Polynesia earned the accolade after members were asked to name their favourite island paradise for 2012 from among Starwood’s range of brands, which includes Le Meridien, W Hotels, St Regis, [More...]
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One of Sydney’s finest hotels, Park Hyatt Sydney, has been awarded a ‘Best of the Best’ in design award at the prestigious Virtuoso ceremony in Las Vegas. Nominated alongside some of the world’s best hotels, Park Hyatt Sydney was named the winner of the ‘Best Achievement in Design’ award in recognition of the outstanding architecture [More...]
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The Heure Bleue Palais is a gorgeous riad hotel, full of colonial character and class, which offers impeccable service and an enjoyable stay. The setting could not be more magical: inside the aging walls of the whitewashed medina. The house dates to the 19th century and has retained its lovely character, while providing the luxury [More...]
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In September the iconic Raffles Hotel, Singapore, celebrates its 125th anniversary. There are a few hotels in the world whose names have become virtually synonymous with the cities in which they are located – and none more so than Raffles Hotel in Singapore And to celebrate this special milestone, the hotel has teamed up with [More...]
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If there’s one way to travel in style, it’s in the cockpit of the latest supercar. With the announcement by Lamborghini that it will stage a 1200-km grand tour through Italy next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we thought what better than a visual tour through the Italian carmakers history. From the classic Diablo [More...]
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The ultra-chic Desert Palm Dubai is now offering budding polo players the chance to learn the game on some of the world’s finest pitches. Polo lessons at the boutique Desert Palm are pitched to guests of all levels and no previous riding experience is needed – making it the perfect opportunity to try a chukka [More...]
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Italian supercar maker Lamborghini has announced details of a 1200-km grand tour through Italy to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The tour will take place from 07-11 May 2013, when hundreds of vintage and modern Lamborghini’s meet in Milan ahead of a 5-day parade through some of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Lamborghini will fund the [More...]
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The Peninsula Bangkok has added a tuk tuk to its fleet of luxury vehicles for guests that want to explore the city in a distinctly Thai way. The hotel’s brand new customised tuk tuk comes with complimentary Wi-Fi, drinking water and cold towels to ensure comfort and is finished Peninsula’s signature green tan upholstery to [More...]
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Four Seasons Hotel George V has introduced a new penthouse suite design by Pierre-Yves Rochon, offering 360-degree views of Paris. Designed as a real Parisian pied-à-terre, the penthouse suite offers a romantic hideaway among the Paris rooftops, with six terraces offering uninterrupted views of the city. The understated, light and airy interior architecture puts the emphasis on [More...]
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Malaysia is often overlooked in favour of its neighbour Thailand when it comes to indulgent Asian escapes. But for high-end luxury and great value, it’s hard to beat. And in addition to the gorgeous resorts, there are an astonishing variety of cultures and landscapes to be found here. From the islands of Langkawi and Pangkor [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 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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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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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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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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Luxury is all about exclusivity and authenticity. The discerning traveller is looking for an exceptional location, blended with the local environment and offering enriching lifestyle experiences. Aman Resorts has taken this idea to a whole new level with its Aman Villas concept, allowing you to combine the privacy, luxury and relaxation of the resort with [More...]
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Bangkok’s newest urban boutique resort, The Siam, promises to exceed the expectations of even the most jaded traveller by redefining the idea of the luxury boutique and urban resort. The Siam is a private 39-room luxury retreat located in Bangkok’s royal Dusit district, with an enviable river frontage on the city side of the Chao [More...]
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From remote eco-lodges to lavish barefoot private islands, Australia is a leading luxury destination. These luxury lodges in Australia are as individual and unique as they are remote and rugged. These luxury camps and wilderness lodges showcase Australia’s unique style of sophisticated and carefree luxury – offering unforgettable experiences in Australia’s most inspiring and extraordinary [More...]
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El Questro Homestead, located in the magnificent Kimberley region of Western Australia has joined Luxury Lodges of Australia (LLoA), further showcasing Australia’s extraordinary regional diversity and experiential luxury travel offering. The Homestead is a stylish luxury retreat set high overlooking the Chamberlain River in El Questro Wilderness Park, a vast landscape of just under a [More...]
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Opened on 02 April 2012 Cabochon is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district, boasting 1920s Shanghai chic design. Like its namesake, Cabochon is a polished gem that has been shaped and moulded to create an opulent eight-bedroom hotel that is unique to Bangkok. The elegant turn-of-the century features interiors [More...]
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Once in a Lifetime is a global exploration of the thrill of modern luxury travel and presents a tantalising array of new possibilities for exploring and relaxing that redefine the idea of luxury travel. Published by German imprint Gestalten and edited by Robert Klanten, Sven Ehmann and Marie le Fort, the unifying idea is all [More...]
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A trip to India wouldn’t be complete without a day at one of the fabulous spas and retreats dotted around the country. Whether you spend an hour on a chilled out foot massage or facial to a whole week rejuvenating yourself with Ayurveda, yoga and massage, we’ve picked out some of the best spas for [More...]
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This June Orient-Express will open the doors to its latest and most ambitious project to date, Palacio Nazarenas, a 55-suite hotel in a former palace and convent in Cuzco, Peru. The opening of the group’s sixth hotel in Peru will be the culmination of a three-year restoration project carried out under the guidance of eight [More...]
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You could be exploring the seas of the Indonesian Archipelago in style with Amanresorts after the leading luxury hotel group said it will be running five and seven night adventures cruises through Raja Ampat from November 2012. The Raja Ampat Expedition will travel through one of the world’s most exceptional marine areas in the northeastern [More...]
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We’ve scoured the web and put together a list of what we think are the best luxury travel blogs around right now. From large hotel groups and travel agents spreading the word about their latest openings to food writers and photographers sharing the tastes and sights they discover around the world, we think you’ll find [More...]
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The just opened Villa Howden is located on the peaceful shores of North West Bay, just 15 minutes south of Hobart, with Bruny Island and the Huon Valley right on the doorstep. With dreamy views across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, this gem of a boutique hotel is perfect for anyone wanting to base themselves in beautiful [More...]
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The inaugural World Spa Awards winners list has been announced after a ceremony at London’s Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. The prestigious World Spa Awards was set-up to reward ‘the passion, care and excellence that spa professionals put into the business…they raise awareness for the industry whilst helping to raise standards, with the intention of ultimately [More...]
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Niyama, Per Aquum’s latest addition to their award-winning portfolio is now open. This hotly anticipated resort is turning the Maldives upside down with a range of options to get guests active and incite a sense of discovery, stimulation and fun. This exciting new concept is paired with the natural beauty and tranquility of the Maldives, [More...]
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W Hotels has opened its highly anticipated first property in Paris, the W Paris Opera. Set inside a historic 1870s Haussman-era heritage building near Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Place Vendome in the eclectic, historic 9th Arrondissement, the hotel delivers on classic French style with an urban twist. W Opera is set to deliver on [More...]
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Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the opening of new Bangkok hotel Sofitel So Bangkok on 28 February, the second Sofitel So label address after Sofitel So Mauritius. The hotels in this label share a strong focus on design and are all created by celebrated designers, like Kenzo Takada for Sofitel So Mauritius. With designs led [More...]
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Sleek, standout design hotel on Bali’s untouched west coast. What’s the edge: Alila Villas Soori is a sleek, spacious and breathtakingly modern design hotel on the untouched west coast, just ten minutes from Tanah Lot, one of Bali’s most sacred temples.
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An authentic hillside retreat near Ubud. What’s the edge: With one of the coolest infinity pools in the world, Alila Ubud overlooks lush terraced jungles.
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Bali is the land of the gods, blessed with celestial beauty, worldly charm and some heavenly design hotels. Bali is a vision of paradise beaches, lush rice paddies, and a jungled mountain interior, with a palpable sense of spirituality. Add to that a palpable sense of spirituality, sacred temples, and some great hotels to indulge [More...]
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Design-savvy clifftop hideaway The impressive Alila Villas Uluwatu Bali design hotel is an all-villa design resort located on a commanding elevated plateau where limestone cliffs meet the crashing ocean on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. This Bali design hotel achieves a unique harmony with the local savannah environment of Jimbaran Bay, just 15 minutes from the international [More...]
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