For high-powered executives, carving out time for relaxation is a luxury in itself, and selecting the ideal retreat can be a challenge. When they do manage to escape, they seek destinations that blend privacy, luxury, and exclusivity, often with a dash of adventure. Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the most exquisite […]
It was a crystal-clear day as I soared in the helicopter over the British Virgin Islands. My destination was a dramatic new estate that billionaire Sir Richard Branson had just built. At the time, I was the first journalist to photograph his mysterious top-secret outpost on the stunning private Caribbean Island. And almost a decade […]
Having trouble picking out the perfect Father’s Day gift for the man who seems to have everything? Spice things up with the priceless gift of memories. Forbes Australia has curated some of the best experiences to make this Father’s Day truly unforgettable for dad. PONANT’s 10-Day Vietnamese Coastlines Voyage This 10-day voyage aboard Le Lapérouse […]
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 […]
NIHI Sumba uses horses, a “spa safari” and pristine nature to help you feel better. Descending from our plane onto the sun-baked tarmac of Tambolaka Airport — a single-runway outpost in West Sumba, Indonesia — we knew we were far from the congested streets of Bali. The airport’s compact terminal was barely larger than a […]
What are the best places to visit in the world? Time magazine just revealed its annual World’s Greatest Places List, which highlights 100 amazing places around the globe—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more. “Time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places is unique for several reasons,” senior editor Emma Barker told me in an interview. “First, Time is […]
Jean-Michel Gathy, the mastermind behind many Aman, Four Seasons and One&Only hotels, shares where he finds design inspiration. Some of the world’s most stunning hotels, like Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Amanyara in Turks and Caicos, Aman New York and Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, came from the mind of Jean-Michel […]
Singapore now holds the standalone title of having the world’s most powerful passport, while Australia has jumped one spot into number five, allowing citizens visa-free access to 189 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Despite the overall trend towards increased travel freedom, the gap between the world’s most and least powerful passports has […]
Bucket list travel aspirations tend to vary by individual, with every traveler curating a personalised list of places they’d like to travel and experiences they’d like to try out one day. But, some adventures around the world are universally appealing and tend to make the cut on many people’s trip bucket lists. To determine which […]
Vacations have always been about taking time to escape from the ordinary and hopefully come back refreshed after an adventure or a restful beach stay. However, a significant percentage of travellers are now seeking to spend their entire holidays focusing on wellness, frequently in an exotic destination that also includes luxury accommodations and outstanding cuisine. […]