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2 weeks ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Partner Story AdvertorialAustria Food & WineWords byPublished12 June 2025Austria | Food and Wine JourneyIn the heart of Europe, Austria quietly dazzles with its beguiling union of alpine charm, imperial history and – perhaps most seductively – its world-class wine and culinary scene. While ski slopes and classical music have long dominated the itinerary, a new era of indulgence is capturing the imagination of global gourmands.
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1 month ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
The 60th Anniversary The Sound of Music (until December)Sixty years ago, The Sound of Music movie premiered in New York City – and the hills have been alive ever since. More than a billion viewers around the world have fallen under the spell of the singing von Trapps, but for many fans, watching the film isn’t enough. They come to Salzburg, the Austrian city where the real story began, to follow in the footsteps of Maria, Captain von Trapp, and those seven harmonizing children.
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1 month ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Multiple Regions Sustainable TourismWords byPublished15 May 2025Fiji’s waters are a mecca for marine fans. And now this underwater environment has received an eco-boost thanks to the creation of a new ‘super’ coral nursery developed as part of the UNESCO-endorsed Reefs of Hope program.
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1 month ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Sydney HotelsWords byPublished13 May 2025There’s a moment, walking into the lobby of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, when time appears to slow. Perhaps it’s the distraction of the lengthy drop-lit ‘chandelier’ overhead, a nod to the days when guests of the hotel would be escorted to their rooms by candlelight. Maybe it’s the plush velvet sofas in floral shades – a tonal riff on the iconic green-iron porte-cochere and leafy Royal Botanic Garden, just metres away.
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2 months ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Multiple Regions Art & Culture, Sustainable TourismWords byPublished16 April 2025Casa Chameleon, Costa RicaThe world’s most celebrated glass artist, American Dale Chihuly has long been a pioneer in the avant-garde in the development of glass as a fine art. In a Southern Hemisphere first, 15 of his large-scale, hand-blown installations are now on display (until 29 April 2025) within the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
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2 months ago | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Partner Story AdvertorialOceania expeditionWords byPublished9 April 2025Newly refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin ©STIRLING DESIGN INTERNATIONALThere are plenty of legends of the South Pacific. Among them is m/s Paul Gauguin, a 330-guest ship that has been exploring remote and ravishing islands since 1998. The vessel has always been a scene-stealer, but is looking better than ever thanks to a multi-million-dollar refurbishment in recent months.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Partner Story AdvertorialJapan NewsWords byPublished20 March 2025National Museum of Modern Art: Spring Festival – ICHIRO MISHIMAEach spring, Tokyo’s historic sites and parks are shrouded in pale carpets of pink, drawing in millions of spectators looking to appreciate the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. For those in search of a unique, culturally enriching way to experience sakura season, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT)’s annual Spring Festival is not to be missed.
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Mar 17, 2025 | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Successfully subscribed to the Luxury Travel Database. Partner Story AdvertorialAustralia expeditionWords byPublished17 March 2025“Creating unforgettable travel memories.” That’s the mantra of Natalie Cherry, the owner and manager of Noosa Cruise and Travel based out of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in Noosa. That’s undeniably what everyone wants when they’re exploring the globe – but not every travel agent gets it right. Not every agent has the first hand experience, contacts, training or knowledge.
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Partner Story AdvertorialNew Zealand LodgesWords byPublished14 March 2025Waimarino Lodge, a luxury retreat nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand, is redefining the world of high-end travel with its revolutionary membership program. Currently under construction in serene Bob’s Cove, Waimarino Lodge is set to open its doors in late 2026, but the buzz around its unique membership offering is already making waves.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
luxurytravelmag.com.au | Natasha Dragun
Partner Story AdvertorialAntarctica expeditionWords byPublished6 March 2025A waddle of Emperor Penguins at McMurdo Bay, Ross Sea © Studio PONANT Morgane LANCOYou will likely hear Snow Hill Island before you see it. Camouflaged by whites and gem-like blues off the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, this remote and ravishing drop of land deserves its name – it is indeed almost completely covered in snow, year-round.
