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Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By Tom Marchant on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning

4 of the best luxury retreats in Australasia and SE Asia

By Lizi Oldham on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Hotels, Indonesia, New Zealand, Oceania, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

From resort spas to holistic retreats there seems to be an ever-growing number of luxury retreats around the world promising impressive results in a short amount of time. Whether you choose to be pampered and relaxed or invigorated and reconnected you can reap the many benefits of a week long stay at one of these

Top 10 places to see the stars

By Tom Marchant on Jul 31, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Europe, Indonesia, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Sweden, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Minimal light pollution, meteors streaking across the sky and the glow of the Milky Way. The dark skies as nature intended are becoming rarer, but as soon as you step out of the luminous cities and into the wilderness, you won’t believe your eyes as you take in over 15,000 shimmering fireballs lighting up the

5 of the best family holiday destinations for 'reconnecting with family'

By Campbell Bevan on Jul 16, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Family Travel, Fiji, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Worldwide

Traveling with my kids allows me the privilege of reliving my childhood – i can see things from a child’s perspective – I get to play like a kid with my kids, doing the things my Dad did with me. Jumping into pools. Diving off his shoulders. Playing tennis, throwing a ball, endless battles of

12 luxury hotel openings to be excited about this year

By Daniel Moran on Jul 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Russia, South America, Tanzania, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Every year sees a great many new hotels open and 2014 is no different. The major hotel brands are reacting to the market and diversifying as it is no longer enough to offer one brand and one product. Hilton, Marriott and Starwood amongst many others have different brands to suit different market needs. Whether it

6 of the best bars in Bali

By Lizi Oldham on Jul 14, 2014 in Asia, Bars, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions

Synonymous with tropical luxury, Bali is an urban travelers island dream. As a tourist mecca it seems cutting edge bars and restaurants are invading Bali’s heady streets and lining the beaches at an undeniably fast past. Visitors could literally spend weeks in Bali eating out morning, noon and night and still not touch the sides

5 of the world's best bars with a view

By Matthew Coe on Jul 07, 2014 in Asia, Bars, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, India, Indonesia, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

No matter where you are in the world, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a good ol’ thirst quencher. Whether you fancy knocking back a pint of ice-cold beer or sipping on an expertly mixed martini, you won’t be able to resist our pick of the world’s best bars, all of which boast spectacular views. From

Top 8 unusual luxury retreats

By Tom Marchant on Jun 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

There are countless beautiful hotels these days, with luxurious interiors and perfect locations making them pretty hard to beat. But we’ve been seeking something a little more extraordinary. From incredible tree houses you’ve always dreamed about to hidden underwater boltholes, we’ve uncovered the best places for a unique yet luxurious get away. A night in an igloo?

Suite of the week: Luxury Bali Beach Retreat, Bulung Daya, Bali, Indonesia

By Paul Johnson on Jun 23, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Suite of the Week, Vacation Rentals

Suite name: Bali Luxury Villa Collection, Bulung Daya Location: Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia Size of accommodation: 480 square metres with a garden of 3,500 square metres Cost per night: from $550 per night What makes it special: Leave stress behind in this luxury beach retreat set in a pristine wild landscape, far from the crowds, with a 33 metres long

Suite of the week: Bali Luxury Villa Collection, Villa Sungai Bali

By Paul Johnson on Jun 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Bali Luxury Villa Collection, Villa Sungai Bali Location: Canggu, Bali, Indonesia Size of accommodation: 2,100 sq m (villa and gardens) Cost per night: AUD1,100-1,300++ (low/peak season) What makes it special: Floating above a river, beneath a towering canopy of rainforest, Sungai, with its standout ‘great’ room with vast thatched ceiling overlooking the 18m pool, has everything you expect

Everything you ever wanted to know about Bali

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2014 in Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites

inBali.org – launched two weeks ago – is helping to bring the world’s attention to Bali as an ever-growing hub of creativity and progressive living. Helmed by editor Samantha Chalker from Australia, the project is put together by an eccentric team of locals and expats working to show you everything you ever wanted to know,

Step back in time and discover the world's best kept secret beaches

By Lizi Oldham on Jun 06, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

There is nothing more satisfying than personally discovering hidden treasures of golden sand and crystal clear water. The simple pleasures of pristine beauty await those fortunate enough to research thoroughly enough, or travel far enough to find them. The thought of a day or more at the one of the best kept beaches rewards the

A bucket list must: Amanjiwo, Borobudur, Java

By Hilary Stockton on May 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

If Amanjiwo isn’t yet on your luxury travel bucket list, it should be. Its name means peaceful soul, and peace is exactly what you’ll find during your stay in this beautiful, intimate setting, with just 36 suites set in two crescents around a graceful rotunda that echoes the striking design of Buddhist sanctuary Borobudur. Getting

Top 5 literary locations

By Maxine Roberts on May 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, USA, Western Europe

Art and travel have always had a special relationship, with one influencing the other for centuries. And now luxury travellers can truly ‘lose’ themselves in their favourite novel, film or play during their time away. Peter Jackson’s blockbuster The Hobbit focused the world’s eyes on New Zealand as a key destination and, consequently lit the

Top 3 luxury wellness escapes

By Maxine Roberts on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Discerning spa aficionados are increasingly looking for more complete retreats offering an all-encompassing wellness escape. Here are three of my favourite resorts, each with something unique to offer – whether that be working with specialist practitioners, training en famille on a beautiful white sand beach or getting back to nature in tropical island jungle surroundings.

Asia's top 7 alternative suites

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Booking a Presidential suite is the ultimate in luxury, for those that can afford it. But suites at a level or two below the Presidential suite often offer a staggering array of luxuries, from oversized space to private terraces to personalised service, at a (relative) fraction of the Presidential suite cost. Check out these alternative

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