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News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Travel Tuesday: Qatar Airways, Inspiring Vacations, Luxury Escapes, Myer
Prime Day might be done and dusted, but there's plenty of other fabulous travel deals running about this week. Those seeking cheap Euro and UK flights can cash in on low season seats with Qatar Airways. You'll have to fly between November 5 and December 2, 2025 but when you do you stand to pay as little as $1469 to get to London. Those fares depart from Perth though from Sydney and Melbourne it's still a bargain at under $1700 return. Flights into Europe are also available, starting at $1820 return for similar dates. For all of us procrastinators out there, Inspiring Vacations have done us a favour and extended its up to 20 per cent off all tour styles until July 24. From classic and small group tours to private tours and luxurious Platinum marked tours, wherever you've got your eye on you'll be saving a bundle. Love the idea of luxury for less? That's where Luxury Escapes comes in. They've brought back some bestsellers to get you to paradise for less, including 51 per cent off the all-inclusive Ayodya Resort Bali where $1719 will score you a room for two for five nights, as well as all-day dining, unlimited free-flow drinks, yoga classes and daily cultural activities. Locally, if you've been eyeing a Tassie getaway, stays at Freycinet Lodge have been slashed by 78 per cent, down to $599 for two nights and includes daily breakfast, midday checkout and $100 in dining credit. On the hunt for cheap flights? is giving lucky Aussies a chance to score seats between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from $29 a pop. It starts at 2pm AEST on July 22 (mark your calendars!). Mix & Match is also running a short deal on flights to Asia taking $75 off all return trips between now and November 30 when you use the code FLYASIA75. If you're feeling the chill now's the ideal time to update your winter wardrobe with Myer taking up to 50 per cent off winter essentials. Already in our carts is this gorgeous Basque Longline Double Breasted Coat which is half price at $114.98 (was $229.95), these cute UGG Candice Cow Suede Boots, $128 (was $160) and this sleek Reserve Jayden Micromoss Jacket, $49.98 (down from $99.95). Families taking the kids along for the ride can cash in on Babybee's stellar sale which gets you up to $200 off prams, baby essentials and car seats. As part of this, the new Joey baby carrier is $50 less and my favourite Miles travel pram is $100 off. Finally, for your beauty bag Smilie is slinging up to 50 per cent off its best-selling teeth whitening products, Bescher Beauty is running up to $88 in savings with bundles and Lotte Duty Free has up to 30 per cent off beauty multi-buys. We'll be updating this article as new travel deals drop. In the meantime, scroll down for all the best that you can book right now. Jump to: Please note: Prices are correct and products in stock at time of publishing. We'll do our best to keep this story updated, but be aware products move fast during sales events. EDITOR'S PICKS Inspiring Vacations Luxury Escapes Myer Qatar Airways London flights from $1469 return. Travel from November 11 to December 2, 2025 Europe flights from $1820 return. Travel from November 11 to December 2, 2025 The Iconic 25 per cent off when you spend $80 20 per cent off when you spend $60 Further 30 per cent off selected items Samsonite Upscape 75cm in Stone Grey, $262.50 (down from $525) Samsonite City Rhythm Spinner 78cm Expandable, $249.50 (down from $499) Celebrity Cruises Up to $500 off per room, plus up to 75 per cent off for second guests in the same stateroom. Sale ends July 21. $29 flights between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Starts 2pm AEST July 22. Limited seats only. Up to 20 per cent off hotels for first-time customers Escape Deals 5 per cent off sitewide. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. First time customers only. ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience, from $35.10 (down from $43.17) Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Maldives stay, four nights form $3848 for two adults. Includes daily breakfast and dinner, speedboat transfer and wifi. Babybee Smilie Up to 50 per cent off Mid-Year sale Smilie On-the-go Whitening Pen, $24 (down from $29) Smilie Boost Teeth Whitening Kit, $119 (down from $219) Indie Boho $10 off dog booster seats with code BOOSTER10 Lotte Duty Free Earn 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every $1 spent 30 per cent off selected beauty multibuys BEST HOTEL DEALS Save up to 20 per cent on stays worldwide. Book by September 30, 2025. Up to 15 per cent off car rentals for Genius members W Melbourne Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay Oaks Westin Melbourne From Stage Lights to City Lights Package, from $580 per room. Includes upgrade to a Deluxe Room, two A Reserve tickets to 'Beetlejuice The Musical', show program, welcome drinks and 2pm late check-out. Wotif At least 25 per cent off selected winter stays with Mates Rates Up to 35 per cent off daily deals Traveloka Up to $80 off hotels. Use code HELLOTRAVELOKA Expedia At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays Hamilton Island Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit Heart Island Adventure Package, three nights from $4024 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, Journey to the Heart tour for two and airport/marina transfers. Best of the Whitsundays package, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and airport/marina transfers. Romantic Escape package, three nights from $1882 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, bottle of sparkling on arrival, one three-course set dinner, twilight sailing of the Whitsundays and airport/marina transfers. qualia Couple's Indulgence package, three nights from $5880 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Leeward Pavilion, one sunset cruise, gourmet picnic, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, one gourmet dinner, VIP marine or airport transfers and buggy hire for your stay. Family Whitsundays Adventure, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Kids stay and eat free. Also includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and return airport or marina transfers. Marriott Bonvoy BEST FLIGHT DEALS Mix & Match Etihad Airways Malaysia Airlines Virgin Australia Flight Centre Bali flights from $293 return on Jetstar Paris flights from $1484 return on Vietnam Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hawaii flights from $998 return Los Angeles flights from $1710 return Skyscanner Last-minute flights from $75 Emirates Christchurch flights from $729 return London flights from $2019 return BEST LUGGAGE DEALS Samsonite 40 per cent off when you spend $299 30 per cent off when you spend $149 Antler 30 per cent off when you spend $199 Up to 50 per cent off sale luggage American Tourister 40 per cent off when you spend $250 30 per cent off when you spend $100 Strandbags Monos 10 per cent off bestsellers Up to $150 off luggage sets July Free shipping on orders $100 or more Save up to $125 on luggage sets Bellroy Shop The Outlet: Up to 30 per cent off Zoomlite 15 per cent off when you buy two or more Glide Cases BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS SEA LIFE Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney and Madame Tussauds Sydney 2 for 1 attractions, from $55. Available between July 5 and July 21, 2025. Must book online with at least one day in advance. Klook At least 10 per cent off Australia and NZ experiences Up to 20 per cent off selected Thailand experiences. Use code ECO20THAILAND Up to 15 per cent off sitewide. Valid for Mastercard World and World Elite Consume Cards Experience Oz RedBalloon 15 per cent off gift vouchers. Use code WINTER15 Discounted experiences $50 off when you subscribe for emails Adrenaline Traveloka 10 per cent off activities with code WINTERSALE50. Maximum savings of $100. BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS Amazon Australia Mon Purse Personalised Leather Passport Holder, $64 (down from $80) Trtl Zoomlite BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS Boody Up to 25 per cent off bundles Up to 70 per cent off sale Bescher Beauty Lululemon Amazon Australia Lovehoney Up to 70 per cent off sale stock Lorna Jane BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS AAT Kings Last-minute deals Up to $2200 air credit per couple on selected tours Europcar Escape Deals Luxury Escapes Wendy Wu Up to $2000 off per person on 2026 and 2027 tours Trafalgar Tours Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals 10 per cent off selected early bird 2026 tours Contiki Last-minute deals Up to $1275 off Ultimate trips $250 off Australia tours with the code GOAUS25 Insight Vacations Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals 10 per cent off early bird 2026 tours See also: -
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Adam Schwab: Aussie CEO says working from home is the ‘worst thing ever'
The CEO of a luxury travel company has hit out against employees who want to work from home, telling them to move to 'somewhere that does that'. Adam Schwab, Luxury Escapes chief executive, said his workers are expected to be in office for the entire five day working week. He told the Herald Sun that working from home is 'the worst thing ever', and that it is hard to 'progress your career if you can't learn from other people'. Mr Schwab went on to claim that work promotions are often based on 'who's in your proximity'. 'It's hard to progress your career if you can't learn from other people. If people can't see you. Unfortunately, getting promoted is often based on just who's in your proximity,' he said. He says flexible working arrangements can be available when needed, but that employees must always provide a reason. 'Obviously, if someone has a real need we'll work around that.' Luxury Escapes was founded in 2013 by both Mr Schwab and his friend from school, Jeremy Sane. The company has grown from a small Australian based team, to a now global company with more than 600 employees. Mr Schwab said Luxury Escapes' employee retention rate is very high, with less than 10 per cent leaving the company each year. The CEO said this is a good number and that percentage of people leaving represents those who get a different job or are retiring. He said he believes in collaboration, and told employees that would rather work from home to instead find another job, claiming Luxury Escapes is 'not for (them)'. Luxury Escapes now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Barcelona and Singapore. Mr Schwab began his professional career as a lawyer. 'I thought I really wanted to be a lawyer. And then you do it and you realise it's really not good. It's pretty boring. It's really long hours. I was an okay lawyer … but (there were) people who were really, really good lawyers. I wasn't ever going to be that.' Both Mr Schawb and Mr Sane decided to leave their corporate jobs behind and started a short term accommodation business in Melbourne. They then created Luxury Escapes after deciding to work in the travel business, and the company now has more than eight million members.
7NEWS
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The Collagen Co 28-Day Challenge is back: How a new mum dropped 15.8kg and three dress sizes in just one month
We're half-way through 2025, and if you're yet to crush your health and fitness goals, consider this your sign. Aussies favourite Collagen Co.'s 28-Day #ShakeAndGlowChallenge is back with a bang, and this time, one lucky winner will walk away with the ultimate prize: a $7,000 Luxury Escapes holiday. Starting July 28 and running until August 25, the challenge invites shoppers to commit to 28 days of nourishing, collagen-packed Glow Shakes — and life-changing results. In partnership with Luxury Escapes, the person with the most impressive transformation will get the chance to bask under the sun at their dream destination. This time around, the challenge welcomes new resources, including brand-new partnerships with Our Pilates for at-home pilates workouts, and HelloFresh for delicious, low-calorie meal inspiration. More than just a health trend, The Collagen Co's Shake & Glow Challeng e is a community-driven journey that is busy transforming the lives of Aussie shoppers across the country. The last winner, new-mum Tamara, lost an incredible 15.8kg and three dress sizes. 'I can't believe the transformation — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too' she says. 'I've lost 15.8 kg and dropped 3 almost 4 dress sizes— but more importantly, I've gained confidence, energy, and a glow I thought I'd lost for good.' 'I started at 106.4 kg 4 months postpartum with a goal to get into double digits and I got there after two weeks!! That motivated me to amp things up with everyone's support and bring it up a notch and I didn't look back,' Tamara adds. 'I'm now nearly breaking the 90s and have gone from a size 20 to size 14 with the size 12 in sight.' Her secret? The Collagen Co's signature Glow Shakes, specially formulated to support weight loss, skin health, energy levels, and overall well-being. Made with premium, sustainably sourced collagen, the shakes are delicious, convenient, and backed by a community of thousands who are already seeing real results. Founded on the mission to help people feel radiant, confident, and unstoppable, The Collagen Co is redefining wellness — one shake at a time. Whether your goal is weight loss, glowing skin, or simply feeling your best, this challenge is your golden ticket. You can kickstart the challenge with The Collagen Co.'s Custom Shake and Glow Bundles which retails from $252.80. These delicious shakes come in flavours such as strawberry milkshake, iced coffee, vanilla and chocolate. Shoppers love not only their results but the taste and they are giving the shakes a 4.9-star rating on The Collagen Co.'s website. The Collagen Co. provides itself on its commitment to providing premium, sustainably sourced collagen products that are both effective and enjoyable to consume. The brand's Glow Shakes are formulated with hydrolysed collagen, delivering benefits that go far beyond weight loss. These shakes not only support healthy skin but also help to improve joint, hair, and nail health, making them a true all-in-one solution for anyone looking to feel their best. The Collagen Co.'s Shake and Glow Challenge isn't just a program, it's a movement.
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Aussie CEO says working from home is the ‘worst thing ever'
The CEO of a luxury travel company has hit out against employees who want to work from home, telling them to move to 'somewhere that does that'. Adam Schwab, Luxury Escapes chief executive, said his workers are expected to be in office for the entire five day working week. He told the Herald Sun that working from home is 'the worst thing ever', and that it is hard to 'progress your career if you can't learn from other people'. Mr Schwab went on to claim that work promotions are often based on 'who's in your proximity'. 'It's hard to progress your career if you can't learn from other people. If people can't see you. Unfortunately, getting promoted is often based on just who's in your proximity,' he said. He says flexible working arrangements can be available when needed, but that employees must always provide a reason. 'Obviously, if someone has a real need we'll work around that.' Luxury Escapes was founded in 2013 by both Mr Schwab and his friend from school, Jeremy Sane. The company has grown from a small Australian based team, to a now global company with more than 600 employees. Mr Schwab said Luxury Escapes' employee retention rate is very high, with less than 10 per cent leaving the company each year. The CEO said this is a good number and that percentage of people leaving represents those who get a different job or are retiring. He said he believes in collaboration, and told employees that would rather work from home to instead find another job, claiming Luxury Escapes is 'not for (them)'. Luxury Escapes now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Barcelona and Singapore. Mr Schwab began his professional career as a lawyer. 'I thought I really wanted to be a lawyer. And then you do it and you realise it's really not good. It's pretty boring. It's really long hours. I was an okay lawyer … but (there were) people who were really, really good lawyers. I wasn't ever going to be that.' Both Mr Schawb and Mr Sane decided to leave their corporate jobs behind and started a short term accommodation business in Melbourne. They then created Luxury Escapes after deciding to work in the travel business, and the company now has more than eight million members.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I run a successful company and this is my brutal response to anyone who asks to work-from-home
The CEO of a luxury travel company has issued a brutal warning to employees who want to work from home, saying they should move 'somewhere that does that'. Adam Schwab, co-founder and chief executive of Luxury Escapes, expects his workers to be in the office five days a week. While many companies around Australia are embracing flexible work conditions as a perk that improves employee retention, Mr Schwab believes working from home is 'the worst thing ever'. 'It's hard to progress your career if you can't learn from other people. If people can't see you,' he told the Herald Sun. 'Unfortunately, getting promoted is often based on just who's in your proximity.' Luxury Escapes has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, London and Singapore and has rapidly grown its team in the last six years. Mr Schwab started the company in 2013 alongside his best friend from school, Jeremy Same. The pair had run an accommodation business before and knew they wanted to focus on travel despite knowing next to nothing about the sector. While Luxury Escapes did take a hit during the Covid lockdowns, Mr Schwab now has a team three times its pre-pandemic size. His tech team alone grew from 30 in 2019 to 130 in 2025, while his total team went from 200 workers to 600. The CEO claims his employee retention rate is exceptionally high, with less than 10 per cent of workers leaving annually. This is in spite of the company not offering flexible working conditions. 'We are massive believers in working collaboratively with other people,' Mr Schwab said. 'If you'd rather work from home, maybe just work somewhere that does that. We're not for you.' Instead of the ability to work from home, Mr Schwab has focused on building other employee perks at Luxury Escapes. Those include a free breakfast and lunch in the office every day, onsite table tennis, a 20 per cent company discount, and referral and baby bonuses. Australian Bureau of Statistics data found 36 per cent of Australians usually worked from home in August 2024. The main reasons for remote working were to work more flexibly, followed by having a home-based job and lastly, to catch up on work after hours. However, Mr Schwab wants his company to retain the ethic of a start-up with workers collaborating in person. So, despite the company being 12 years old, he prefers to act as though it's still on 'day one'. 'We want our team to be super entrepreneurial. We love when people try something and make a mistake and get it wrong, but then learn from it,' Mr Schwab said. 'You miss 100 per cent of the shots you don't take.'
