Yesterday
Come for the wines, stay for the scenery on this idyllic river cruise
Our wine writer joins Viking Cruises on a longship through vineyards tucked between churches and castles in Germany and Switzerland.
This Month
Where to eat, stay and play at Italy’s other lake
While Como crawls with clout-chasers, those in the know are quietly slipping away to its larger and more serene cousin.
Italy’s fashion capital just scored an ultra-luxury hotel
With a post-Olympics glow, Milan is in its renaissance era, and Rocco Forte’s The Carlton channels the city’s resplendent spirit in spades.
Modern manners: 10 tips for travelling in overcrowded Europe
Travelling to the Continent this summer? Here are our golden rules of good behaviour.
Why cycling is one of the best ways to explore Provence
No matter your skill level, there’s a bicycle and a route for you at the sprawling Coquillade Provence estate in the South of France.
Switzerland’s best-kept secret – the badi
Rather than crowding in with the May to September hordes of international tourists, make a splash with the locals in Zurich.
Why this Cycladic idyll is unlike anywhere else in Greece
At the heart of the neoclassical city of Ermoupoli, the former home of a Greek freedom fighter is now one of the Aegean’s most desirable stays.
Antarctica for dummies – 8 things to know before you go
For most, the white continent is travel’s final frontier. Here’s what to expect – and what not to expect.
Australians turn to resilience travel amid flights turmoil
Australians will bend their holiday plans, but they will not break them, or so the latest booking trends indicate.
A banker for 34 years, he now runs Japan’s most exclusive chalet
Mike Alexander and his partner, Kylie Gulliver, are changing the way the 1 per cent travel – one $15,000 bottle of wine at a time.
Business class to Europe on this airline is still surprisingly cheap
With the Gulf carriers grounded, is this Malaysia Airlines’ moment to win back customers? We put the new A330neo business class suites to the test.
Australia’s luxury lodge formula to go global as CEO lays out new plan
Hayley and James Baillie’s ultra-luxury lodge legacy will be folded into a new global portfolio as a new brand, Beckons. First stop? Uluru.
Get lost and found in the Himalayas’ most exclusive new lodge
Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg and Cat Stevens came here seeking enlightenment. Fin Magazine arrived in pursuit of luxury travel’s pinnacle.
For $21.5m you can live aboard this ultra-luxury ship
Residents of privately owned vessel The World are swapping the pied-à-terre for a pied-à-mer and a privileged life at sea. Just don’t call it cruising.
When air travel is tricky, you could try these luxury options
From a Baz Luhrmann-designed private train carriage to a floating Aman, here’s our pick of the best new luxe offerings to add to your holiday bucket list.
Can I still get to Europe? What the experts are telling their families
Airports struck, flights cancelled, travel insurance void. Here’s the unvarnished truth about flying through or around the Middle East now.
Uncrowded waves (and whisky) beckon in this underrated surf destination
Along with brooding castles, pretty lochs and warming drams, it’s the world-class waves along the Scottish Highlands coastline that draw those in the know.
Virgin counts down to its very own travel rort
The airline’s customers have four months to book flights using COVID credits, or $93 million will become the ASX-listed company’s revenue.
Bali’s new retreat for men has Olympian Michael Klim taking notice
The Australian swimmer is an ambassador for Mana Sanctuary, a new co-ed retreat in Canggu that’s geared towards men’s health.
How to get airport lounge access for the rest of your life
If you dream of permanent frequent flyer perks, there are ways to fast-track your lifetime status.
Why Jannik Sinner says cruises are great for a health workout
The sea air helps with breathing exercises, says the tennis ace, who always travels with Lego. He also reveals how he keeps his edge while he’s on the go.
February
Know your craft: How top airlines rate at the pointy end
Are you a long-haul hedonist or altruist? Do you crave privacy or openness? In the race to refine exclusivity in the sky, the defining factor is you.
Is it better to fly premium economy or choose a budget business seat?
When a trade-off is required, these are the best cheaper options for sleep, entertainment, one-stop and multi-leg flights.
Luxury off-grid stays business Wander invites backers
The business, which counts Airbnb’s former local boss Sam McDonagh as an advisor, wants to triple its portfolio of luxurious off-grid pods.
