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 • It’s hard to believe that we have arrived at our fourth issue, marking more than a year since the relaunch of Luxury Travel. And what a special issue it is

EDITOR’S NOTE • As the new – or rather, old (more on that later) – editor of Luxury Travel, it has been such a joy seeing this latest issue come together

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

ITALIAN ELEGANCE • Franco Parisi returns to Bologna every year for the world renowned ceramic trade fair, CERSAIE, and while it’s his passion for design that keeps him coming back to see the latest bathroom trends, the region’s gastronomy and culture are also delightful drawcards

ISLE STYLE

In the Know • NEW OPENINGS

ILLUMINATING DESIGN • Synonymous with exceptional design, Living Edge has found its place amongst the great design destinations of Australia. The introduction of a new bespoke range of lighting sculptures – The Atelier Line by Canada-based Lambert & Fils – will only further showcase the limitless range of design Living Edge has to offer

LUXURY IN THE HOME • In your home, as you plan your explorations, 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

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES • Immersive experiences and journeys created for genuine connection

DESIGN • Exceptional architecture and design from around the world

SUSTAINABILITY • Responsible, regenerative and eco-tourism initiatives

VANUATU: SOUTH PACIFIC IDYLL

The 2023 Gold List Awards • RECOGNISING THE WORLD’S BEST IN LUXURY TOURISM

A CALL FOR CONNECTION • It’s a movement that is showing no signs of slowing down: travellers want more – mentally, emotionally and physically – and in 2024 travel operators are giving the people what they want, writes Madelin Tomelty

HIGH FLYER • DELTA AIR LINES LOS ANGELES TO SYDNEY

Forestis • Dolomites, Italy

explore • SAUDI ARABIA FRENCH POLYNESIA THE KIMBERLEY CENTRAL VIETNAM SAN ANTONIO IBIZA JAMAICA

DAWN IN THE DESERT • NOT LONG AGO, SAUDI ARABIA WAS A DESTINATION SHROUDED IN MYSTERY, CLOSED OFF TO MOST TOURISTS. TODAY, THERE’S NO MISTAKING: IT’S LUXURY TRAVEL’S NEXT BIG THING

SOUTH SEAS SOJOURN • BEYOND THE GLORIOUS SUNSETS AND SUBLIME SNORKELLING, CRUISING FRENCH POLYNESIA IS A DELICIOUSLY INDULGENT EXPERIENCE THAT REVEALS A STORIED REGION OF RICHLY-LAYERED CULTURES

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CRUISING INTO SALTWATER COUNTRY • WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S EXTRAORDINARY KIMBERLEY REGION IS FULL OF SURPRISES, WHETHER VIEWED FROM SEA LEVEL OR HUNDREDS OF METRES ABOVE SANDSTONE ESCARPMENTS IN A HELICOPTER

A BALM FOR THE SOUL • FAR FROM THE HUSTLE-BUSTLE OF VIETNAM’S TOURIST-TRODDEN CITIES, QUY NHON IS A PANACEA FOR THE TRAVELLER ON A QUEST FOR A MORE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

AN ESCAPE FOR BODY & MIND • Reconnect with your body, spirit and the power of nature in Fiji, where the happiest of greetings, ‘Bula!’, wishes you a good life

IBIZA IN THE SLOW LANE • BEYOND THE NOTORIOUS CLUB SCENE LIES ANOTHER IBIZA, A PLACE WHERE SLOW IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO

San Antonio • A FIESTA OF FOOD AND ANTIQUITY AWAITS VISITORS TO THE SOUTHERN TEXAS CITY OF SAN ANTONIO. ONE OF JUST TWO AMERICAN CREATIVE CITIES OF GASTRONOMY, AND HOME TO THE STATE’S ONLY UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, THIS CITY IS THE EMBODIMENT OF CULTURAL FUSION

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