‘Massive boost’: Inside the $468m Melbourne Cup Carnival

On the first Saturday of each November, a sea of stylish black and white racegoers descend on Flemington Racecourse. Penfolds Victoria Derby Day is the kick-off to Melbourne Cup week festivities – an annual event contributing significant revenue to the Garden State. It’s the largest major event on Victoria’s calendar – creating almost 18,000 jobs […]

The world’s best luxury cruise lines, according to Globe Travel Awards

From poolside mini-massages to Picasso artworks, personal butlers, private access to historic sites and grand 4,443 square-foot suites, here are five of the world’s best luxury cruise lines shortlisted in the 2024 Globe Travel Awards. 1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises Often dubbed the world’s most luxurious fleet, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers stylish, ultra-luxury cruising, with complimentary shore excursions in […]

The 20 best places for solo travel, ranked in a new report

A new report has listed the top places to travel solo. Solo travel is having a moment. According to a recent report by Kayak and OpenTable that ranks the world’s best places for solo travel, 50% of Americans plan to take a solo trip within the next year. What’s the appeal? The freedom to explore at your […]

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Veuve Clicquot: A bucket list trip

Veuve Clicquot has created three of the most decadent journeys you can imagine on Belmond Trains. Solaire Journeys (a name inspired by the signature sunburst yellow color of Veuve Clicquot labels) follow the sun on three continents, from East to West, accompanied by some of the world’s best champagne and gastronomy. Unique and rare champagnes are paired with food […]