Layana Resort and Spa has received the highest possible achievement both domestically and internationally by being chosen as the “Best Luxury Destination Spa” in Thailand for the “2015 World Luxury Spa Awards”. Winning the award is a fitting tribute given the culmination of awards leading up to this year’s impressive distinction, including the 2013 and
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May
May
Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort has announced that it will embark on a $40 million game-changing renovation, resulting in a floor-to ceiling revitalisation of the hotel’s 294 guest rooms. Commencing May 2015, the enhancement of the iconic property builds upon Starwood Hotel and Resort’s plans to enrich the Sheraton brand in recent years. Bringing a
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Apr
Apr
Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, announced that Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for the peak summer season from December 2016. Currently under construction in Germany and with a price tag of USD$1 billion, the Quantum Class megaliner
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Mar
Mar
The Goring has re-opened its impeccable doors to reveal the final flourish of a major refurbishment: a ravishingly transformed Front Hall, unveiled just in time for the hotel’s 105th birthday today. Over the past few years, with a little help from his designer friends including David Linley, Nina Campbell, Tim Gosling and Russell Sage, Jeremy
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Mar
Mar
One&Only Resorts is proud to be expanding their unique brand of ultra-luxurious accommodation, distinctive style, genuine hospitality and unrivalled energy with two new resorts to be developed on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. These new resorts will complement the experience offered at the award-winning One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. One&Only Mandarina, located in Riveria
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Feb
Feb
Virgin Australia’s award-winning Business Class will begin flying across the Tasman tomorrow, as part of a progressive rollout in the New Zealand and Pacific Island markets. The inaugural return flight will operate from Auckland to Sydney and signifies an enhancement to the airline’s premium service offering on trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes. All other services
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Feb
Feb
Zero Flight Risk™ is a 100% guarantee* that any client purchasing travel products and services through an MTA member, can rest assured the company will reimburse their funds in the event of any approved travel intermediary or end supplier becoming insolvent, and being unable to deliver the product or service. These suppliers include: – Airlines
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Feb
Feb
Singapore Airlines is delighted to announce the commencement of its newest class of travel, Premium Economy Class. The new cabin will be opened for sales today, 03 February 2015. From 9 August 2015, customers travelling on select flights from Singapore to Sydney will be the first to experience the new cabin class, served by the
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Jan
Jan
The transformative power of travel is remarkable. It can expand your mind, break down borders, change your perspective, change your life. The January issue of Virtuoso Life is packed with places to go and things to do, whether you’re heading slopeside to Saint-Moritz; to Puglia, Italy’s road-less-travelled coastal region; or to one of the ten destinations our
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Jan
Jan
Virgin Australia today announced it will restructure its United States airfares sold and originating in Australia in order to align them with the rest of its flight network. This will see fuel costs for those airfares treated in the same way as other operating expenses and incorporated into the base fare, rather than being charged