Forbes Travel Guide’s inaugural luxury air travel awards

From the best airlines and private jet carrier to the top culinary programs and lounges, introducing a new metrics-based accolade for high-flyers. Before you check into a stunning hotel or explore a new city, chances are your travels will begin at the airport. And the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why […]

‘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 […]

Wellness travel: A growing trend in personal transformation

In recent years, the concept of wellness travel has grown significantly, with more individuals seeking experiences that foster personal growth, healing, and mindfulness. Whether it’s through immersive retreats, spiritual journeys, or simply being in nature, travellers are placing a premium on destinations that offer rejuvenation for both the body and mind. This shift is part […]

‘50 Best’ announces World’s Top Hotels for 2024

The World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2024 have been revealed, and two Aussie favourites have also managed to make the list. Find out which local gems are shining on the global stage and what sets them apart from the rest. Capella Bangkok, overlooking Thailand’s majestic Chao Phraya River, takes the top spot on The World’s […]

20 Hollywood location hotels to act out your set-jetting fantasies

If you want to live out scenes from your favourite television shows and movies, these luxury properties from across the globe will happily set the stage. There’s a growing faction in Hollywood that believes stunt people deserve to be annually acknowledged at the Oscars. We couldn’t agree more. But we don’t think the trophy presentations should stop […]