Luxury Travel Magazine (Australia)

2 weeks ago | luxurytravelmag.com.au | Madelin Tomelty

Italy HotelsWords byPublished12 June 2025If you set out on an adventure with the simple mission of visiting the most naturally beautiful places on this wild and wonderful planet, at some point in the journey you would find yourself at Lake Como. “The precise location of Heaven on Earth has never been established, but it may very well be right here,” American journalist Herb Caen once said of this magnificent lake – the deepest in Italy – at the foothills of the Alps in Northern Italy.

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.

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.

4 weeks 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.

1 month ago | luxurytravelmag.com.au | Jenny Hewett

Successfully subscribed to the Luxury Travel Database. Tennessee GuideWords byPublished29 May 2025With its expertly curated collections, interactive exhibits and extensive gospel, jazz, blues and hip-hop playlists you can download on the spot, this is one of the world’s most incredible musical archives. Retracing the many music genres created by African Americans in the US, this soul-stirring space feels like a national treasure.