Celebrity Life

A diversity of international influence and a pride for Australia’s abundance of outstanding produce have come together to provide Sydney with a wealth of exceptional restaurants. Each featured by the Australian Good Food Guide, which gives recognition to the dining venues that go the extra mile, these are the five best restaurants in Sydney. Sepia... View Article

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Beach House In the Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 islands off the north-east coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef teems with marine life, the sand is powder white and rainforest cloaks the land. Qualia (which means ‘a collection of deeper sensory experiences’ in Latin) sits on the northern shores of Hamilton Island. On the... View Article

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Lidgbird Pavilion The pavilion is part of an exclusive nine-suite complex. The spacious upper-floor bedroom, complete with wraparound veranda, has stupendous views of the lagoon and Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird. Lounging decks, a private plunge pool and a freestanding Lotus bath beneath a frangipani tree add to the sense of idyllic seclusion. From $1,400 ... View Article

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Osprey Pavilion Acclaimed as Australia’s version of the Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is an untouched wilderness of rugged coast, wild ocean, white beaches and starry skies. At this sophisticated outpost, the curved Osprey Pavilion is the premium choice for the ocean views alone. From the hand sculpted granite bathtub in the open bathroom, guests can look... View Article

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From private air tours to luxury outback experiences, Western Australia offers unforgettable experiences to travelers who are seeking adventure and  luxury. Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River Walk into Luxury will offer visitors a new option to the Margaret River wine region offering an extraordinary experience on the Cape to Cape track with all the... View Article

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Australia quickly found itself high in the global luxury travelers consciousness not long after winning its first America’s Cup in 1983. Recognizing a need for expert advise and native knowledge, Ian Swain, a so-called “true-blue-Aussie” himself, along with his wife Linda Swain, founded Swain Destinations. Twenty-seven years since conceiving the first fully customized destination experiences,... View Article

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Qantas continues to provide exceptional VIP customer service as the Australian flag carrier (just ask Taylor Swift, who is using the airline exclusively for her upcoming tour down under). Several new innovations in first-class service may just drive Qantas’s popularity with elite travelers into over drive, however. A new Select on Q-Eat program lets passengers... View Article

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