Signature Luxury Travel & Style

For a creator of supercars known as much for aesthetics as performance, it seems surprising that, for most of its 69-year history, Ferrari had no in-house design team. Most of its sensuously curved automobiles and track-ready beasts are the work of c

It’s the shining jewel in world sport — an adrenaline-fuelled cocktail of thrilling wheel-to-wheel night racing and trackside partying in the heart of one of the world’s great cities. For travellers looking for the ultimate experience, the Formula 1

The lights dim and a soft mist blankets the plush carpet in the atrium of Wynn Macao. My eyes follow the rolling cloud up to the ceiling, decorated with an ornate gilded wheel carving of the Chinese zodiac. Then, on cue with the dramatic music and st

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Major exhibitions of David Hockney, John Olsen and Viktor&Rolf will feature as part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2016 spring/summer programme. In November the NGV will present over 700 Hockney works fr

Queenstown, New Zealand Suspended above the serene waters of Lake Wakatipu, this minimalist architectural marvel delivers 270-degree views of a spectacular mountain range — enjoy them from the spacious interiors or from the heated infinity pool exten

In Finland wearing sunglasses at night is not just fashion forward but essential, for at 9pm the sun continues to beat down on Helsinki Airport where a curious event is unfolding in contravention of almost every security measure ever devised. Fashion

The final chords of Chopin’s Nocturne #8 reverberate against the rafters of Église Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, a 12thcentury church tucked away between the Boulevard Saint-Germain and the waters of the Seine. The audience lets out a collective breath, le

I first heard of Raja Ampat from a diving buddy of mine. It was one of those destinations whispered by avid scuba divers over a few cold beers, its mention so often followed by a moment of silent wonder and reflection. You fly to Jakarta, so the stor

Flyer: Christine McCabe Class: Business Route: Helsinki to Hong Kong Code: AY069 Aircraft: Airbus A350 Flying the northern route, Finnair offers fast connections between 17 cities in Asia and more than 70 European destinations. It is the first Europe

For centuries, Switzerland has represented the crème de la crème of wellness, inventing a truly holistic wellness concept that extends beyond spa to encompass mindfulness and a connection to nature. Peace and clarity are qualities that are embraced b

It doesn’t matter where you go in the world – if the people are friendly, a place is instantly more likeable. Nowhere have I encountered friendlier people than in Turkey, a country that straddles the divide between Europe and Asia as easily as it mer

The original Geophysic watch was created in 1958 to honour two historic dates: the 125th anniversary of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and the inaugural International Geophysical Year. It was a year celebrating explorative, innovative and experimental advancement

The shallow Ayeyarwady River is the same hue as my morning coffee. In its latte-coloured water delicate fishing canoes bob like half-peanut shells, children bathe and women in sarong-like longyi slap washing on rocks along the sandy shore. Myanmar is

It has been called the sport of kings, a display of skill, camaraderie and equestrian strength unparalleled in the modern world. As polo rises in popularity across the globe, purposebuilt estates and luxurious stables are cropping up to sustain the g

Since its inception in 2011, Face Plus Medispa has garnered a reputation for innovative aesthetic excellence, offering a haven of luxury integrated wellness in its tower in Bondi Junction and indulgent retreat in Bankstown. Its founder, leading cosme

SS Maria Theresa Where she sails: The Rhine, Main and Danube The vibe: Eighteenth-century opulence, befitting a ship named for the illustrious Hapsburg empress (and Marie Antoinette’s mother). Maximum number of guests: 150 Step aboard: Sweeping gilde

Graff Diamonds prides itself on bringing to life ‘the most fabulous jewels in the world’. The Lesotho Promise, The Graff Pink, The Golden Empress… these illustrious gems are just a handful of the rare diamonds that have passed through its London head

The far north of Thailand has inspired writers and artists for generations, and it’s easy to see why. The Golden Triangle — the borders between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos covered in jungle and separated only by the mighty Mekong — provides a stunning

When Adrienne Winkelmann was a child in the 1960s and ‘70s, her mother would cut down the beautiful hand-me-down dresses her aunts had finished with and remake them for her fashion-mad daughter. “I always loved design. I was very single-minded about

The only thing that surpasses a visit to Innsbruck in summer is the magic of the town and its mountains when Mother Nature blankets it in snow. On Innsbruck’s doorstep are nine ski areas encompassing 280km of Olympicstandard pistes. One Olympia SkiWo

Founded in 1998, Cape Town-based Peerutin brings together a team of associates, architects and technicians with an expertise and passion that is evident in each of their residential and commercial projects. When the practice was just five years old i

This carefree paradise is surrounded by the blue ocean of the South Ari Atoll. With its timbered walkways and colonial-style buildings dotted by a palm-fringed beach and lagoon, it’s a tropical island retreat that manages to deliver a wealth of ameni

Italian shipyard Benetti is a global leader in superyacht design and construction, with a history reaching as far back as 1873. The latest addition to its fleet is the 63-metre, high-calibre M/Y 11·11. The yacht’s elegant lines make her stand out fro

With Iran ready to seek out deeper connections with the US and the rest of the world, there’s never been a better time to visit than now. Since economic sanctions were lifted in January, intrepid travellers have buzzed with excitement over Iran’s fab

Regional NSW is doing very nicely, thank you. In 2015 the State received 689,700 international visitors who stayed 14 million nights and spent $914 million. The State outperformed Regional Australia which experienced growth in nights of nine per cent

On a crisp evening in early spring I am sitting in an elegant black limousine bus heading north straight from JFK International Airport. Like many Australians, I’ve been to New York City several times but never travelled beyond to Upstate New York. F

Paris, France Enter the dramatic lobby of The Peninsula and you can sense the building’s history. During a stay here in 1928, George Gershwin composed ‘An American in Paris’, and the Paris Peace Accords were signed here in 1973, ending the Vietnam Wa

In 1958, named the International Geophysical Year, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled a landmark chronometer celebrating discovery, precision and resistance, designed for polar explorers on a mission. The timepiece marked a milestone in horological mastery an

Lunch is a lazy 17 courses. Each is arranged not by size or consistency but by elevation – by how far above or below sea level the ingredients grow in Peru. It begins, at minus-five metres, with Spiders on a Rock, a dish listed on the menu in that an

If you’ve already been to Hawaii and have put it in the been-theredone-that basket — or it hasn’t yet made it onto your wishlist — it might be time for a rethink. The beautiful islands of Hawaii have evolved in recent years to suit the tastes of soph

If you’re anything less than a Porsche aficionado, you could be forgiven for thinking that not much had changed between the old Boxster and the new: the exterior styling has been sculpted and shaped for a more masculine appearance, the lights redesig