Signature Luxury Travel & Style

Each issue of Signature is a taste of the finer things in life, bringing you beautiful escapes, gourmet adventures, wellness retreats and the latest in five-star hotels, as well as advice from our style and living sections for everyday luxury. From cruising the high seas to African safaris, Signature is packed with inspiration and insider tips to bring you the essence of the world's best destinations and experiences.

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NEW beginnings • From 19th-century European hotels in landmark buildings to luxury tented villas with private heated pools in Bhutan, these new hotels are sure to delight.

Hot August NIGHTS • Luxury Roman holidays have just become a whole lot holier, writes Susan Skelly.

CONCIERGE

LUST HAVES

CRUISE CENTRE of the world • With its incredible variety of ports and landscapes, Australia is in the midst of a cruising renaissance, writes Diana Plater.

VESSEL of change • The key to a sustainable future is a collaborative relationship between those who protect the oceans and those who sail upon them, writes Laura Barry.

For the love OF JAPAN • Discerning travellers have a love affair with Japan that is showing no signs of waning, leading luxury tour operator, Janesco Tours shares with Kirstie Bedford.

Changing TIDES • Diana Plater speaks to CLIA’s managing director in Australasia, Joel Katz, about his journey to the top of the cruise game.

INTO THE BLUE • From scuba diving in the Arctic, to dining more than five metres below the Atlantic, these incredible ocean experiences around the globe will have you pulling out your travel to-do list. The only question is, where to go first?

PARADISE ON EARTH Thailand’s best-kept secrets • From an urban oasis in bustling Bangkok to the island escapes off the picturesque coast, Cathy Wagstaff discovers the hidden gems and gentle giants tucked away in the Kingdom of Thailand.

ARABIAN VISIONS • Now welcoming non-Muslim travellers, Saudi Arabia is embracing transformation and paving a future geared to top-end tourism, writes Belinda Jackson.

LUXURY without LIMITS • It might be hard to reach, but the exclusive Miavana by Time + Tide in Madagascar lives up to its ultra-luxe reputation, writes Chris Schalkx.

WONDERS of the deep • With its incredible underwater life, mystical spawning events and a lake full of sting-free jellyfish, the remote archipelago of Palau is a diver’s paradise, writes Deborah Dickson-Smith.

WINE, SLEEP, REPEAT • On the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Susan Elliot discovers a place of unique architecture, world-class wines and a haven for the country’s endemic wildlife.

NEWS

AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE • Set the right tone for your next holiday or work trip by revelling in the spoils of the newest first-class suites and business class seats.

THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY CRUISE SHIPS

WONDERS of the NILE • A journey along the Nile on Viking’s first Egypt-based vessel reveals ancient treasures that continue to intrigue, writes Louise Goldsbury.

Natural wonders OF THE KIMBERLEY • Lisa Wagstaff sets sail through Australia’s most untamed coastline aboard Ponant’s Le Lapérouse.

CRUISING down under • Australia’s cruise scene continues to grow with a roster of newcomers and fresh itineraries sailing local waters from November, writes Laura Barry.

WILD WATERS • Jocelyn Pride discovers the untamed wilderness of Tasmania’s southwest on a luxurious one-of-a-kind boutique catamaran.

PASS the REMOTE • Getting away from it all into wild, faraway bays is the drawcard of expedition cruising, writes Helen Hayes.

FIRST glimpse • Helen Hayes...