Christine Aldred

3 weeks ago | luxurytravelmag.com.au | Christine Aldred

Successfully subscribed to the Luxury Travel Database. New Zealand WellnessWords byPublished5 June 2025Maruia River Retreat | EstateWhen I told friends I was heading to a luxury wellness retreat in New Zealand for a little reset, they laughed – not because of the destination, but because my husband, who has spent his life avoiding anything remotely “wellness-related”, was coming with me. But the joke was on them.

Nov 4, 2024 | australiantraveller.com | Christine Aldred

You don’t need a beach to have a good summer in the country’s capital. Canberra might not have a beach, but that doesn’t stop locals from embracing long, hot summer days with glee. With many natural waterholes to dip into (Kambah Pool and Cotter Nature Reserve for starters), never-ending hiking trails and parks, and a beloved lake that sizzles with summertime life, it’s a place to truly embrace outdoor living.

Jul 24, 2024 | escape.com.au | Christine Aldred

On the outskirts of Kyoto, riverside Hoshinoya Kyoto effortlessly blends ancient traditions with modern luxury. In an area once the playground of Japanese aristocrats in secluded forests, the hotel is a celebration of Japanese culture, nature and serenity. It’s one of eight Hoshinoya resorts, the most deluxe tier of Hoshino Resorts, where location is always integral to the stay. Thirty minutes from Kyoto, the famed bamboo forests of Arashiyama thrum with hordes of tourists.

May 14, 2024 | australiantraveller.com | Christine Aldred

Boasting spectacular reefs, rainforest, rivers and rare wildlife, Far North Queensland is as tough as it is awe-inspiring. Even tropical cyclones can’t keep it down. The far north of Australia was hit hard in December 2023 by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which brought with it much damage and extraordinary heartache. While the community rallied immediately to support those who needed it most, widespread visitor cancellations only added to the economic strife.

May 8, 2024 | australiantraveller.com | Christine Aldred

For 100 years, the historic Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel has been spoiling guests and luminaries from far and wide in laidback splendour. Here’s a look at what goes on inside this Canberra icon. As one of the earliest buildings and the very first hotel in Canberra, what’s now known as the Hyatt Hotel Canberra has always made a significant mark on the landscape.It’s accommodated royalty, rock stars and a procession of heads of state through the decades, and still does to this day.