Signature Luxury Travel & Style

The concept of making the high seas your home really kicked off with The World, the first (and only) viable residential yacht for owner-residents. The ship set sail in 2002 with 165 residences spread over 12 decks. It’s an attractive model that other

If you ever have the opportunity to attend the Porsche Sport Driving School at Queensland’s Mt Cotton Training Centre – whether you’re a car person or not – I suggest you take it. From the newly rebranded 718 Cayman and Boxster to the surprisingly ag

Although I’m a seasoned traveller, I have a confession to make: I had never been on a cruise. Partly because my parents liked to stay in hotels, but mainly because the idea of visiting a destination and being deposited in a touristy port has never ap

For Lisa Pile, it’s the simple things in life that matter: coffee enjoyed with friends; a strong work ethic; honesty; integrity; and passion for what you do. “I really do have the best job in the world,” she says of her role at Regent Seven Seas Crui

Portugal’s sun-drenched Douro Valley is one of the most in-demand river cruising destinations in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed terraced vineyards that are carved into the hillsides form one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world, pr

Go-getter Olivier Rousteing was just 24 when he was appointed Balmain’s creative director and, although he is guided by those who’ve gone before him, the confident style of today’s modern woman has a strong influence on his designs. Balmain’s bold ne

Bali, Indonesia With the ocean on its doorstep, this hillside retreat overlooking the Lombok Strait offers guests the chance to dive, snorkel and kayak the day away, or do nothing at all. So laid-back are its tropical surrounds that the extensive ran

I’m alone in an ancient world on one of the most isolated scraps of land on earth. All I can hear, as I follow a narrow mud path through densely thicketed jungle, is the steady dripping of water on leaves from an overnight rain squall, and my own hea

The gleaming white mother ship seems to hover over the translucent waters of the Great Barrier Reef, a beacon of refinement for the exhausted and happy anglers aboard the game boats. It’s been another extraordinary day of marlin fishing on two of Aus

Crystal Cruises 32 days, Seward, AK to New York, NY The frozen far north is typified by the mythical Northwest Passage, the navigable route through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Last year, the 1070-passenger Crystal Serenity became the first luxur

It’s the Belle Époque beauty of Lake Geneva with the legendary luxury hotels to match. Montreux and its Riviera, stretching from Lutry in the southwest to Villeneuve in the northeast, have long been destinations favoured by discerning travellers, wit

Luxuriating in a deep bubble bath in an impossibly elegant bathroom is one of the real pleasures of getting away to a beautiful resort. A glass of champagne in easy reach, a view out across the ocean, and all the time in the world to relax, unwind an

The setting could not be more picturesque for the nation’s premier offshore sailing regatta. Azure water, sand-rimmed islands and sunny skies are enough to put a smile on anyone’s face but when you’re doing what you love while you’re there, it’s caus

With rust-red canyons, turquoise seas, and waterfalls that seem to defy physics, the Kimberley region is a vast and remote wilderness. It is a land that has created the world’s most desired gems, including coloured diamonds, over millions of years. J

“You’ve never tasted nutmeg until you’ve tasted nutmeg from Grenada,” Budhi Thakur tells me as he picks up a handful of fresh seeds in the spice market of Grenada, a Caribbean getaway also known as the Spice Island. Not only are the seeds intoxicatin

Taking to the high seas brings with it a sense of excitement and the promise of adventure, and when it’s a cruise line that rivals the finest hotels, what team member wouldn’t love the chance to get out from behind the desk and jump on board? Meeting

If my fairy godmother could grant me just one wish with a wave of her wand, it would be to transform my skiing in a flash. In just 48 hours at the luxurious Astra Lodge, Falls Creek, my wish was granted. Named Australia’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel at t

Lang Walker wasn’t setting out to create a resort when he learned of a lush, overrun island in the Kadavu Group, the southernmost of Fiji’s isles. The property magnate had never ventured into resort management, but Yaukuve Levu proved too great a cha

To enter, fill in your details online atsignatureluxurytravel.com.au/competitionsand tell us in 25 words or less why you want to set sail in Tahiti. Experience Tahiti aboard graceful sailing yacht Wind Spirit on a seven-night voyage through the islan

Every day of my Nile cruise started the exact same way. I made sure they did. The rays of Egypt’s Saharan sun streamed in through my east-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding my stateroom with light. Each morning I looked out at the river and th

The very mention of Hawaii has conjured up visions of a seductive island paradise for generations, with countless movies, songs and stories romanticising every aspect of its culture, landscape and people. Yet, as the USA’s 50th state – with every mod

Abercrombie & Kent’s exclusive portfolio of expert-led small group journeys takes guests to some of the most culturally and naturally intriguing destinations in the world. Each in-depth itinerary is creatively designed with educational elements and l

It’s midnight on a midsummer night, also known in some parts of the world as the summer solstice. And I’m floating in the infinity pool on the top deck of the new Viking Sky. The midnight sun is high in the sky, and it’s not going anywhere tonight. T

With an appetising crunch, I push my fork into a kataifi, splitting it in two. The traditional filo pastry, with strands as thin as vermicelli, wind tightly around a soft eggplant filling. It releases a warm, fragrant aroma of rich Cretan herbs on sp

Hotel QT Melbourne Best for Foodies and fans of fun. Traveller Cathy Wagstaff It’s not every day that a hotel lift critiques your posture. “Hold yourself better, dear. This isn’t a puppet show,” a feminine voice chimes on the way up to my fifth-floor

It’s my first date in Costa Rica and I’m nervous as I contemplate a much-anticipated liaison. This beautiful country has topped the Happy Planet Index three times in a row and the Costa Rican joy of life is reflected in a muchfavoured saying for all

Ubud’s rice paddies and peaceful forests may have given way to a Kuta-like sprawl of shops and eateries on the main road, but the Ubud of my memories comes back into focus when we drive through the gates of HOSHINOYA Bali to find a serene sanctuary s

“Glaciers as tall as skyscrapers and as blue as sapphires crack and groan under their own enormous weight.” The Russian research vessel upon which I am about to set sail is tiny compared with most of the ships that take tourists from the Argentinian

Cloudbreak’s name says it all. The 72.5-metre motor yacht was named after a renowned Fiji surf spot that has some of the most challenging waves in the world. The owner is a surfing and heli-skiing enthusiast with an adventurous spirit. His dream? To

Total Value$1750 There’s nothing more reinvigorating than a good night’s rest in one of the world’s finest hotels. Hotel Luxury Collection lets you bring home fivestar indulgence and enjoy a hotel-quality sleep every night. For your opportunity to wi