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Is this the most luxurious night's sleep in Australia?
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this hot spring retreat might outshine NZ's offerings.
Two of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotel
It’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.
Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
Lap up the world's most iconic landmarks from these hotel rooms
Hands up if you want to see the Acropolis from your bed.
Dreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific Islands
Find your paradise at these top-tier private island resorts in the Pacific.
In need of some me time? US wellness resorts are way ahead of anything you'll find in NZ
AI-powered smart beds, mood-lifting beer and suites that transform into spas.
This retro American holiday has gone from obsolete to chic
My vintage holiday: where retro glamour and modern California collides.
Would you pay $5500 for one night of luxury in the Outback?
Stay at El Questro, where culture meets luxury in Australia's remote north-west.
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
Why you should dump the family and holiday in Italy alone this year
Arrivederci bambinos, mama’s going on holiday and she’s not taking you.
London’s $2000-a-night hotel is here to stay – this is how they justify the absurd prices
Would you spend large to stay in the same place where Churchill once worked?
JW Marriott's charming Christmas suite
JW Marriott brings Lapland luxury and festive charm to their new Christmas suite. Video / Carson Bluck
Luxury Pullman hotel opens at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport has 311 rooms, took four years to build and is a joint venture between Auckland Aiport and Tainui. It is 100m away from the international terminal costing about $200m to build. Video / Jason Oxenham
On your way to Cape Town? This luxurious hotel is royally approved
Need a luxe Cape Town base? Queen Victoria Hotel is your plush pick.
Whitsundays Hamilton Island up for sale with $1bn price tag
The $1bn resort boasts accommodation, an 18-hole golf course and a regional airport.
Luxury lockup: The former Melbourne jail now charging $780 per night
How Australia's notorious prison became a luxury urban retreat.
End of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurb
The favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.
Luxury spots for snoozing under the stars
From eco pods to rainforest tree huts, these options have comfort as well as views.
This Coachella Valley resort has 41 pools, 100 types of tequila, and a star-studded legacy
The Life Aquatic: For the ultimate resort experience, just add 41 pools.
This luxury hotel room cost $820 per night — is it worth the experience?
Room check: What makes the new Capella Sydney stand out among luxury hotels?
This hotel has the best views of Positano on the Amalfi Coast
Casa Angelina is a high-end stay, but is it worth the price tag?
I stayed on a famous private island in Australia and it felt like White Lotus
Live out your Jennifer Coolidge dreams on this private island.
Warm nuts and Kylie Minogue's masseuse: These are the best things about luxury travel
Herald writers share their favourite things about their most extravagant travels.
Why the world's most famous train is becoming a cruise line
The luxury rail company is branching out into hotels, hospitality and now cruises.
Watch: A night at Mesm Tokyo in Japan
A night at Mesm Tokyo, a beautiful new lifestyle hotel dedicated to art, innovation and sustainability located in Tokyo. Video / Sarah Pollok
The real mystery of the Orient Express, solved at last
Now a very real 40-year-old mystery has been solved.
What it really takes to host a Royal Tour: NZ hotels' regal secrets
Top hotels and lodges across the country will be waiting for the call.