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One Day, Four Ways: The Ultimate Singapore Stopover Guide

If you’ve ever looked at an airport stopover and thought "well, that’s basically a lost day of my travel," then Singapore would like a word. The Lion City isn’t the kind of destination where you pace and blow $356 on Duty Free lip gloss, before eating questionable sandwiches and double-checking where you last put your…

June 9, 20260Comments ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

Destinations News

Madeira’s Luxury Renaissance

Ricardo Madias-Farinha shares Madeira’s most exciting luxury resorts with a select group of Australian media, writes Cathy Wagstaff Scenic aerial shot of a coastal village in Funchal, Madeira, surrounded by cliffs and ocean. Photo by Matej Simko As demand for meaningful multi-generational travel continues to surge, Madeira is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling…

May 24, 20260Comments ByCathy Wagstaff

Spa & Wellness

The Boutique Bali Hidden Gem I Keep Coming Back To as a Solo Traveller

Not every wellness experience needs to be a luxury resort with cold plunges and biohacking technology. Sometimes it’s the smaller places that stay with you most. The quiet ones. The grounded ones. The places that make you instantly exhale the moment you walk through the door. That’s exactly how I feel about Lakra Villas in…

May 17, 20260Comments ByCamilla Thompson

Hotels & Resorts

The Ampersand Hotel: Luxe London With Writer Kathy Lette

The most effective method of looking young is to be photographed in front of a tyrannosaurus. A bunch of dinosaur bones certainly puts wrinkles into perspective. Which is why I like hanging out in museums. One of the best things about the Ampersand Hotel is its location, a stroll away from the Natural History, the…

May 16, 20260Comments ByKathy Lette

Spa & Wellness

The Eco-Luxury Bali Stay That Feels Like a Glimpse Into the Future

Inside Oshom Bali at Nuanu Creative City Some places stay with you long after you leave. Not because they’re flashy. Or over-the-top luxurious. But because you can feel the intention behind them. That’s exactly how I felt staying at Oshom Bali inside Nuanu Creative City — one of the most unique and creative spaces I’ve…

May 15, 20260Comments ByCamilla Thompson

Hotels & Resorts

Jungle Whispers and Balinese Bliss At Villa Kebaya: A Secret Sanctuary in Brazil’s Ilhabela

There is a distinct kind of magic that happens when you stumble upon a destination that feels entirely yours. For one unforgettable week, we found ourselves nestled on the lush island of Ilhabela, located just off the coast of Brazil’s São Paulo state. We had hit upon a true local secret: a gorgeous coastal haven…

May 14, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

Experiences News

The Great Deceleration: Swapping Viral Hotspots for Slow Travel in South America

We’ve officially retired the "fly-and-flop" holiday. Looking at the shift in travel over the last year and backed by the newly released Explore Worldwide 2026 Travel Trends report, it is clear we are no longer just escaping our busy lives; we are fundamentally reimagining them. From swapping crowded European summers for the golden autumns of…

May 10, 20260Comments ByRobyn Foyster

Hotels & Resorts

JK Place Capri, Italy: Idyllic Island Life With Frock Star Erdem Moralioglu

A beautifully evocative travel story from the enchanting island of Capri through the eyes of fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu. Capri: until now, this meant to me the mid-calf trousers favoured in warmer climates (stylish, but hard to pull off; best kept for the tall and the gamine). Now my focus is the small island…

May 10, 20260Comments ByErdem

Hotels & Resorts

Kathy Lette Shares Her Intimate Boutique Escape In The Heart of London

Australian author Kathy Lette Reports for Women Love Travel on her stay at the Dorset Square Hotel in London. I am allergic to cricket. I’ve had marriages that have lasted less time than a test match. Cricket is the tantric sex of sport, but all you get is a sticky wicket…. Which is why I…

May 10, 20260Comments ByKathy Lette