• There’s something magical about the journey to Kühtai. As our bus ascends from Innsbruck, winding its way along Alpine roads that climb progressively ever higher, there’s a slow transformation from city life to a snow-covered playground. At 2,020 metres, Austria’s highest skiing village welcomes us with its crystalline air and towering peaks, the perfect stage

  • If you’ve any preconceived notions about what Colombia is or isn’t, visiting this astonishing nation will throw you for a loop. Once associated with the drug trade and violent cartels, Colombia and its old Hollywood images are giving way to a country that’s ideal for learning salsa, exploring colonial cities, and swimming with dolphins. Though

  • After an exhilarating snowshoe hike through pristine snow at Kühtai, we headed up the road to Restaurant Jagdschloss, part of the historic Jagdschloss Resort. We already have it on good authority from our snowshoeing guide, Nick, that it’s the best place to eat in the village. So, nestled in the shadow of Kühtai’s soaring peaks

  • New Zealand’s luxury travel sector is transforming profoundly in 2025, combining sustainable practices with luxury indulgence. The country is not just reaching new heights in the basic luxury travel offerings but making those offerings even more exclusive. Mostly, that’s playing out at the level of accommodations and experiences. From what we’ve seen, private and guided

  • We didn’t know quite what to expect when we visited Experience Tirol on the top floor of a shopping centre in the heart of Innsbruck. We’d previously visited Fly Over Iceland, an attraction in Reykjavik, but this was something quite different – a series of interactive rooms and experiences, enveloping us in the essence of

  • Every year, I have the privilege of spending a month in New Zealand with family and always seize the chance to scout out luxurious new staycations in the land of the Long White Cloud. Here are five of my current favourites to add to the bucket list. InterContinental Wellington In the heart of the capital

  • As twilight descended upon Innsbruck, we ventured into the Hofgarten, where LUMAGICA awaited — an impressive series of lights displayed throughout this historic park. The park dates back to the 15th Century having been initially created as part of the imperial gardens for the ruling Habsburg dynasty. And this annual light festival, running from November

  • From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene shores of Sri Lanka, our latest luxury travel news round-up brings you some of the latest developments in high-end escapes, cultural havens, and bold business ventures. With destinations redefining what it means to ‘get away’, and luxury brands pushing the boundaries of imagination, there’s never been

  • Rising above Innsbruck – and often said to look like a cobra from afar – the Bergisel Ski Jump is more than a monument to sport — it’s a place where history and adrenaline collide. And ski jumping in Austria couldn’t be at a more pivotal moment. Just days before our visit to Bergisel Ski

  • As it celebrates its fifth anniversary, Dorp (Afrikaans for village) has maintained a rather low profile, as is often the case with certain hidden gems. Following the development of a loyal following and significant features in international magazines, the name is now heard more frequently – and, as I discovered over two visits, for good