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Luxury in the Cambodian wilderness

Bill Bensley’s spectacular tented camp, Shinta Mani Wild, lets guests experience luxury in the heart of the Cambodian wilderness.

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Luxury hiking in the Himalayas

Enjoy sweeping scenery and plenty of creature comforts in the former mountain kingdom of Sikkim.

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The little luxury that sets this LA hotel apart

LA knows a thing or two about luxury hotels – but NoMad Hotel Los Angeles lifts it to the next level, with its ornate interiors, its warm service and superb food.

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Enjoy Asia’s most memorable spa experience on this remote island

It has indulgent treatments, a clifftop pool and spectacular al fresco treatment pavilions – but the real reason that Nihi’s spa is so memorable is how you get there.

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Tasmania’s best wilderness hideaway

Nestled into the ancient rainforest, Pumphouse Point is a luxury lakeside retreat that is heaven for lovers of fine food.

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How tourism hotspots are born

Never heard of Sao Tome and Principe? That’s about to change. These obscure islands floating off the African coast are now drawing luxury lovers eager to explore the pristine beaches and tropical forests.

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This five-star ship will convert you to cruising

More like a super-yacht than a cruise ship, the Scenic Eclipse sets new standards for luxury travel with its food, its suites, and its own submarine.

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This new London hotel is a playground for grown-ups

London’s newest luxury hotel does things differently. Its bar features vintage sofas, its restaurant feels like a forest, and in the quirkily-designed rooms you will find retro toys that take you back to your childhood.

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Podcast: I Know This Place – Bali with Bill Bensley

Looking for the real Bali? In this podcast, luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley explains why he has kept coming back to the island for more than 30 years.

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How Venice’s new luxury hotel is breaking the mould

Venice has no shortage of five-star hotels. The city’s newest opening, however, does things differently. With contemporary interiors and a surprising location, this luxury retreat is already winning fans.

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UTE JUNKER

Luxury Travel and Lifestyle

Ute Junker has been reporting on luxury travel and lifestyle for more than 20 years. She spends much of the year on the road and is happiest snorkelling a coral reef, tucking into a new cuisine, or enjoying an up-close encounter with wildlife.

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Any Gourmet Safari with the wonderful @maeveomeara Any Gourmet Safari with the wonderful @maeveomeara is stacks of fun. When the co-host is Maeve’s daughter Kitty, the fun increase exponentially. This dazzling duo lead the new Food Safari through Newtown and Enmore, which lets you sample craft brews and natural wines, Egyptian falafels and mortadella and mustard sandwiches, and much much more. A delightful and delicious meal exploration of one of Sydney’s most interesting neighbourhoods.
When I think back to my stay at @clayoquotresort, When I think back to my stay at @clayoquotresort, I can almost smell the invigorating air - salt-tinged water mixed with the rich, loamy scent of ancient forest. Hidden away on Vancouver Island, accessible only by boat or helicopter, it’s one of the most special places I’ve stayed so I’m excited that it’s joining the portfolio of Baillie Lodges, their first property outside Australia. The Baillies have a magic touch when it come to luxury in the wilderness - they’re going to lift this gorgeous place to the next level. Can’t wait!
The good news: I managed to squeeze in a visit to The good news: I managed to squeeze in a visit to @kittawalodge, the new luxury hideaway on King Island, just before the internal borders slammed shut earlier this year. The bad news: those border restrictions saw my story put on ice. Now at last travel to Tassie is back on the table, so grab today’s @afrlifeleisure to read about this fabulous island - with its amazing beaches, forests and stunning golf courses - and this Inviting and indulgent lodge. Aaron and Nick are super-hosts who know everyone and can organise anything, from a viewing of an amazing indigenous art collection to a freshly-cooked crayfish to take home with you.
Can’t believe I didn’t discover this beauty ea Can’t believe I didn’t discover this beauty earlier! The @mca.cafe has funky interiors, one of the best views in town, and a very reasonably-priced menu. And there’s plenty of great art downstairs. This could become one of my new favourites.
You know the delight you feel when two people you You know the delight you feel when two people you adore hit it off? That’s how I felt when I discovered that the artist Baillie Lodges chose to launch their artist-in-residence program was @joshuayeldham. I’ve long marvelled at his intricate art and his deep affinity with nature; it’s the perfect choice for Baillie Lodges, which celebrates nature at each of its properties, from @longitude131 to @capellalodge. Joshua’s latest works, on show at @arthousegallery, were inspired by a stay at Cappella - and it turns out at least one of them doubles as a musical instrument. Josh, you’re just brilliant!
It’s been such a long while since I’ve been ab It’s been such a long while since I’ve been able to gaze out the window of an airplane as it soars high above the planet’s surface. Today, on @qantas’ 100th birthday, let’s take a moment to marvel at the wonder of air travel. Yes, there are environmental issues and yes, the industry is currently reeling - but if this year has been all about learning not to take things for granted, the ability to travel to just about anywhere on the planet in little more than a day has been near the top of that list. When I think back on the places and people I’ve been able to connect with in the course of my travels - from Iranian farmers to Rwandan painters to Indian villagers and Chilean brewers - it’s been simply extraordinary. Here’s to the everyday miracle of air travel - and here’s hoping it returns soon. Happy birthday Qantas.

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