Located on Lake Koggala (about 40 minutes from the city of Galle on the southern tip of Sri Lanka), Tri Lanka is a property that’s all about indulgence. The team here hasn’t cut any corners – fluffy towels, extraordinary views of the lake, dreamy amenities that you’ll no doubt want to pop into your carry-on bag on the way home…it…
Perched high up in the mountains on a former tea plantation, you’ll find Santani, a sleek wellness resort that seems far removed from the hectic pace and congestion of Kandy, even though it’s really only about 30 km away. A stay at Santani feels like you’ve been plucked out of the rowdiness and gently placed in a soothing cradle of…
As Byron Bay has gradually transformed from a sleepy coastal hippie town into something a bit more hipster and capitalist, so have the properties. Fans of this laid-back area might be dismayed by this evolution but Elements of Byron along Belongil Beach proves that it’s possible to indulge in barefoot luxury here. Admittedly, I was initially shocked at the size…
The area of Daylesford kept popping up over and over again when I mentioned that I’d be spending some time in Melbourne. It turned out to be a non-compromise stopover so I was extra delighted when I was introduced to the Wolf-Tasker family of the lauded Lake House in the exquisite resort town of Daylesford. When you arrive in Daylesford…
When I asked for recommendations on the best places to stay whilst in Melbourne, everyone seemed to have the same suggestion – The Langham Melbourne, thanks to its luxurious-classy style, its glittering reputation and its stunning location along the river in the Southbank area of Melbourne. Simultaneously iconic, slightly intimidating, and completely gracious, The Langham Melbourne is a hotel that oozes…
The Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah is the embodiment of luxury and top-notch hospitality. Nestled in the Emirate that is particularly unique because it offers all four of the different landscapes found in the UAE (plains, mountains, beaches, deserts), it is an opulent getaway spot for Dubaians and tourists alike. For any Dubaian, there will come a time when there…
When you walk into the Palazzo Versace Dubai, the luxury hotel certainly has that Versace va-va-voom but it isn’t garishly flashed in your face. This place is about subtle sophistication and catering to an eclectic audience that is a mix of business and leisure, nationals and expats. Located on Dubai Creek and a mere 15 minutes from the airport and…
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