Luxury Holidays
Emirates' new Australian luxury resort
Emirates opens its new $125 million, six-star Wolgan Valley luxury resort and spa, the company's first project outside of Dubai.
Cruising
Under sail off the Top End
Kerry van der Jagt uncovers an intimate side of the Tiwi Islands on a catamaran adventure from Darwin.
From Laos, with luxe
Formerly a royal residence, Luang Prabang's Villa Maly retains its regal charm, writes Julie Miller.
England
The king and I
Lord of all he surveys, Rob McFarland takes up residence in one of Britain's great palaces.
Best of 2009
Best of travel in 2009: castles to cuisine
Discover the places and innovations across the globe that have made their mark in the past year.
Train travel
Romance of rail in a starring role
Trains and railways have provided the backdrop to many great movies. Jon Bryant remembers some classic scenes to get film buffs off the couch and on the tracks.
South Africa
From den of sin to lap of luxury
Sun City, founded as a sinful playground for white South Africans under apartheid, has transformed itself.
South Africa's sinful playground
Africa's answer to Las Vegas, Sun City is a playground for gambling and indulgence.
Five-star luxury at Palazzo Versace
The Palazzo Versace might not exactly be a castle but it sure does a very good impression of a palace.
Luxury
Tallest, oldest, most expensive: record-breaking hotels
Hotels are pushing the boundaries to claim an "est" title - the priciest, the biggest - and lure travellers to check out their record-breaking offerings.
Big luxury: record-breaking hotels
Hotels are pushing the boundaries to claim an "est" title - the priciest, the biggest - and lure travellers to check out their record-breaking offerings.
Tips
Trip of a lifetime, in style
A travel stylist can give you the personalised trip of a lifetime, writes Sheriden Rhodes.
Indulge
The world in an afternoon
With an eye on tradition, Patricia Maunder nominates the best dining rooms to take tea and cake.
World's best spots for afternoon tea
Some of the world's historic grand hotels are renowned for their afternoon teas. Patricia Maunder nominates the best.
Trends
Attention-grabbing hotels: sleeping with show-offs
Hotel beds now come with boasting rights, where the only limit is imagination, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.
Chennai
Hip addition to New India
Claire Scobie steps into a Chennai retreat where even the towels are works of art.
Peru
To the citadel, in style
Steve McKenna discovers you don't have to rough it to reach the Lost City of the Incas.
New Zealand
Mountain haven
In rugged New Zealand, Robert Upe finds good food, wine and comfort at an enviable lodge.
Air travel
Flight test: Emirates first-class suite
The experience starts with a chauffeur-driven car to seamless check-in.
Emirates first class luxury
We put Emirate's luxurious first-class suites to the test.
