Luxury Travel

Luxury Travel caters for those wanting to authentically immerse themselves in each location they visit through bespoke and carefully curated travel experiences.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE • “There’s a real sense of momentum and creativity right now, not just in the product offering, but in the way brands are thinking about purpose, people and place.”

EDITOR’S NOTE • “The experiences now on offer aren’t just immersive or exclusive – they have the power to create inner shifts and transform perspectives.”

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CONTRIBUTORS • Some of the talented writers whose inspiring stories feature in this issue

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IN THE KNOW • Travel happenings from around the world

LUXURY IN THE HOME • In your home, as you plan your adventures, be surrounded by beautifully designed pieces inspired by all corners of the globe

TRAVEL IN STYLE • Fashionably luxe looks to pack for your journey

TECH SAVVY • Luxe gadgets to take with you on your adventures – or to look forward to when you get home

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES • Encounters and journeys for genuine connection

DESIGN • Exceptional architecture and design from around the world

SUSTAINABILITY • Responsible, regenerative and eco-tourism initiatives

WHAT’S NEW ONLINE • A curated collection of exciting destinations, rare experiences and editor-approved escapes – now live at luxurytravelmag.com.au

HIGH FLYER • HAWAIIAN AIRLINES HONOLULU TO SYDNEY

TRAVEL THAT TRANSFORMS • We travel far and we travel wide, but it is when we travel deep that true transformation begins. Here we unearth a curated collection of incredible experiences that invite travellers to immerse fully, connect meaningfully, and develop a richer understanding of the world and our place in it

SUITE DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS • A quiet shift is taking place across the hotel world, as more properties put rest at the heart of the travel experience. With sleep concierges, biometric monitoring and AI-powered mattresses no longer gimmicks, these programs promise more than a good night’s sleep – they offer mind-body healing, and for some, a reason to travel in the first place

Le Tropical Hotel • Saint-Barthélémy, French West Indies

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explore • MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

AFRICA, OFF SCRIPT • The ‘Big Five’ reign supreme in South Africa, their presence awe-inspiring and unforgettable. Yet beyond the well-trodden safari path lie intimate, place-shaping moments that bring travellers closer to the soul of the land

A PACT WITH NATURE • In southern Finland, silence, forest and sea serve as a quiet reminder: nature and humanity can coexist in mutual respect

VIETNAM EASE: AUTUMN IN FULL COLOUR • Whether you’re wandering the misty mountains in Sapa, paddling through grottoes in Ninh Binh or winding through Ha Giang’s hairpin bends, northern Vietnam in autumn is a feast for all the senses

BEYOND THE VINES • Long celebrated for its sauvignon blanc, Marlborough reveals a deeper, more indulgent side – where boutique lodges, hidden restaurants, heli-flights and sea-to-table feasts offer a luxurious taste of New Zealand’s sunniest region

Boston Massachusetts, USA • Celebrating its semiquincentennial (250th) in 2026, as one of America’s most historic cities, Boston epitomises the fusion of old and new. With an enviable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and Charles River, the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods ooze the charm and rich heritage of yesteryear. A lively arts and cultural scene, eclectic culinary landscape, and world-famous educational institutions and sporting events add to the appeal – all interspersed with the pièce de résistance of any city: green spaces

BETWEEN WORLDS •...