Having a private butler isn’t just about silver trays and pressed linens – it’s about ensuring you don’t spend a second of your holiday fussing over the finer details. From exclusive restaurant ...

From cultural voyages across the Italian Lakes and Swiss Alps to foodie tours in Thailand and private photography safaris through South Africa, there’s a tour for every kind of traveller. With so many ...

Welcome to the Cook Islands, a postcard-perfect country where island living reigns and nothing is built higher than the treetops. Life here revolves around the ocean – a sparkling playground that ...

The best place to whale watch in Queensland: Hervey Bay, the country’s ‘whale capital’ Hervey Bay was titled the Whale Capital of Australia in 2019, becoming the first Whale Heritage site due to its ...

2. Ride a bike along former railway tracks Ecotrax Fiji has transformed the abandoned tracks of an old sugarcane railway into a low-impact adventure. Mount an electronically assisted bike and set off ...

Short cruises A short cruise might not be your first thought, but it’s one of the easiest family breaks – no planning, no logistics, just board and go. Everything’s in one place, from Broadway shows ...

Welcome to Phuket, the jewel of the Andaman Sea – where jungle meets ocean and tradition dances with modern flair. By day, dive into the mineral-rich waters of Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands, ...

Paul Chai has been a travel writer for over two decades. He has dived with great white sharks in South Australia, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and stuffed himself with enough food ...

Vibe Hotel Melbourne, on the corner of Flinders and Queen Streets, sees a modern reticulated glass tower rise out of a heritage Fletcher Jones Flinders Street frontage from 1873. Atop the new build is ...

5. Greece Paros is the laidback alternative to Mykonos – just as stunning, but blissfully less crowded. Nestled in the heart of the Cyclades, this Greek island blends golden beaches and whitewashed ...

Dull moments are few and far between in this city that wears many hats – a hub of technological progress and culinary prowess, and a cultural trendsetter steeped in centuries of tradition. Explore ...

In the Gothic Quarter, labyrinthine streets open onto sun-drenched squares – best enjoyed with a glass of vermouth and a plate of tasty tapas – while Montjuïc’s hillside museums, like the National Art ...