Luxury Holidays

Lay back, put your feet up and prepare to be utterly indulged and pampered with these luxury escapes.

Highlights

Australia

7 luxe Aussie hotels made the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards for the first time

Australian luxury hotels have been ranked as some of the best in the world.

Woman lying on Reefsleep bed with a book at Reefworld on Great Barrier Reef

The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef sleepover just fixed its biggest flaw

Reefworld’s shift to overnight-only stays means private reef access, fewer crowds and a far calmer reef experience.

Expect humpbacks and striking landscapes on this WA expedition cruise

An expedition cruise along Australia’s biodiverse west coast is equal parts adventure, science lesson and cultural history deep dive.

Australia

Inside The Ghan’s exclusive new culinary rail journey

We speak with chef Mark Best on the new, flavour-forward rail adventure from Tasting Australia.

Melbourne

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.

Hamilton Island

12 incredible day trips from Hamilton Island

From scenic flights to yacht charters to total immersion in the Great Barrier Reef, here’s how to make the most of your day trips from Hamilton Island.