Luxury Travel

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

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Luxury Travel

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

REDEFINING THE HORIZON • With discerning travellers seeking ever greater depth, cruise lines are reimagining small-ship luxury with inventive amenities, curated on-board enrichment and journeys to rare destinations

A peaceful interlude

explore • MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

THE PEARL OF THE KIMBERLEY • Hosting just 30 guests, Paspaley Pearl weaves a 90-year pearling legacy into voyages that reveal the Kimberley’s rarely visited reefs, rivers and rock art

SUBCONTINENTAL DRIFT • Often cast in sensory extremes – loud, colourful, chaotic – India reveals another side on a journey through the Golden Triangle and along the sacred Ganges: moments of stillness that endure

MISSISSIPPI DIVA • New Orleans has had to dig deep to get past Hurricane Katrina. But now, thanks to supercharged cuisine, culture and music, the legend of Louisiana has a new – luxe – lust for life

WHISPERS OF THE MOSELLE • Between Luxembourg and Nuremberg, a river voyage carries the quiet echoes of history, vineyards and stone rising from the banks

EDGE OF THE EARTH • A new rail route through America’s Southwest invites you to slow down, look up and listen – where scenery stuns and silence becomes the most memorable souvenir

Seoul • South Korea’s capital Seoul is having a moment, from Squid Game to K-Pop, cutesy knickknacks to coveted luxury cosmetics. The city weaves deep tradition and history with bold modernity and in-your-face design, all within a compact centre that is easy to navigate and perfectly suited to a stylish city break.

CAPITAL CULTURE • Beneath the surface of its global city status, Abu Dhabi holds fast to its cultural roots. Traditional souks, sacred spaces and desert customs provide a lens into an emirate where rituals, craftsmanship and heritage continue to define its identity

linger • PLACES TO DWELL FOR THE DESIGN DILETTANTE

QUIET GRANDEUR • Sleek lines, sculptural details and six distinct restaurants place APT’s Ostara in a league of its own on Europe’s storied rivers

A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE JUNGLE • The Datai Langkawi puts nature on a pedestal, seducing with ancient rainforest, eco-cred – and lively creature comforts

MONACO’S MOMENT • With its Belle Époque spirit intact and a contemporary edge, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo reclaims its place as the Riviera’s most dazzling address

WHERE SILENCE GLOWS • Tucked among the rice terraces of northern Vietnam, Mù Cang Chải offers rare tranquillity – and now, a contemporary retreat by Banyan Tree brings luxury to its timeless landscape

ELEGANCE IN EVERY RIVERBEND • On board...