Hottest new hotels for 2013

Want to be in the hip crowd? Here are 10 of the smartest and sexiest hotels due to open around the world in 2013. Shangri-La, The Shard, London The Refinery, Continue reading →

Cruising: India

This article is part of a weekly series on cruising in The Sun Herald, Sydney. If you are interested in being featured, please send an email to jane@janeefraser.com.au. WHO David Farrell, of Continue reading →

What’s hot in luxury travel

A clear trend has emerged in the luxury travel sector: nobody wants to be part of any trend. Top-end bookings have become incredibly bespoke, with every aspect of the trip Continue reading →

How the other half travel

Italy is the destination du jour for affluent travellers, according to the 2011 Luxe Report, produced by the Virtuoso group of luxury-specialist travel agencies. Italy emerged as the most popular Continue reading →

Middle East goes crazy on luxury hotels

If you think the Middle East has a lot of luxury hotels now, wait until you see what’s coming. More than 200 new luxury hotels will open in the Middle Continue reading →

When you win the Lotto…

Two of the world’s best flying experiences, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa Private Jet, have joined forces to create a seamless journey for cashed-up travellers to Europe. Passengers can stretch out Continue reading →

We’ll have our adventure with comforts, thanks

It’s hard to know whether we’re becoming more adventurous or going a bit soft. Adventure travel is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, yet it is increasingly being Continue reading →

What’s new in luxury travel?

While budget-conscious travellers are revelling in travel deals, it seems less has become more at the luxury end of the market. Extravagance is giving way to substance and comfort for Continue reading →