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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Major travel company allows tourists to 'live like a Kardashian' with European private jet tour for under £600 a day
A major travel company has launched a new holiday that's designed to give holidaymakers the chance to 'live like a Kardashian'. Luxury Escapes' new European charter tour lasts for 25 days and will take holidaymakers to some of 'Europe's most sought after destinations'. But it's pretty exclusive as the 'Ultimate Europe' adventure will only be running once. The tour will take place on a Luxury Escapes chartered A320-200 aircraft stopping at private airport terminals at Prague, Bergen, San Sebastian, Porto, Marrakesh, Champagne, Sicily, Dubrovnik and Istanbul. Guests will enjoy 'all-inclusive local culinary experiences', including 'secret street food tours' and 'gourmet vineyard dinners'. Experiences include a trip on the Flam Railway through Norway's fjords and a stay at the Afagay Desert luxury camp in Morocco. In Sicily, guests will stay at a beachfront hotel in Taormina with a 'private beach surrounded by carved rock'. The exclusive tour also includes a stay at a vineyard hotel in the Champagne region which includes a vineyard tour and wine tasting with local producers. The 25-day adventure will end with a farewell celebration at the 'iconic' Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, a hotel located in a former Ottoman Imperial Palace. The tour will take place on a Luxury Escapes chartered A320-200 aircraft stopping at private airport terminals at Prague, Bergen, San Sebastian, Porto, Marrakesh, Champagne, Sicily, Dubrovnik and Istanbul But the premium adventure doesn't come cheap. The trip will set guests back £595.20 a day with the full tour costing from £14,384 per person. Set to depart on April 12 2026, the tour is described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. With just 140 spaces available, holidaymakers will need to move fast if they want to secure a place on this exclusive adventure.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Aussie company's wild $30k luxe Euro trip
An Aussie travel company has just launched a 'once in a lifetime' experience set to shake up the industry. When you think of travelling around the world in a private jet the first thing that comes to mind is the price tag, which understandably is a lot, costing upwards of about $100,000 for a few weeks, according to Luxury Escapes founder Adam Schwab. But the man behind the online booking company known for its luxe holiday packages, has managed to compress the hefty price tag by teaming up with six different tour companies to charter a private plane around nine European countries for 25 days, in April 2026. He's described the experience as a game-changing move in luxury travel. 'The private plane experience around the world is really for the top 1 per cent – it's so out of reach for Aussies,' Mr Schwab told '[But] we were able to charter a plane for 25 days at a super wholesale rate which is inaccessible for the normal person. 'We have got six tour companies sharing one plane, with around 140 passengers. 'It's not as luxurious as eight people on a plane, but 90 per cent of the benefits are the same – you're getting almost all the perks but at a lot less cost.' The price is $1200 per person, per day – over 25 days that's $30,000 and includes twin share, minimum 4 and 5 star accommodation and all the touring activities and most meals. While Mr Schwab said it still may not be for everyone, when breaking down what's involved 'it's worth it'. 'This is not to say $30,000 isn't nothing, but it's targeted as a 'once in a lifetime' experience,' he explained. 'Many of the routes we will fly aren't offered as direct flights by commercial airlines so flying on [your] own exclusive plane between some of the most extraordinary places in Europe will allow [our] travellers to make the most of the amazing outings hosted by local experts in each destination.' The A320-200 aircraft will travel between Prague, Bergen, San Sebastian, Porto, Marrakesh, Champagne, Sicily, Dubrovnik, and Istanbul. He said it takes the hassle out of spending hours at an airport, checking in baggage, going through customs and security, as this process involves a private, smaller airport, with bags also dropped off at each hotel you stay. The private trip is limited to 140 people, with a fleet of small luxury coaches taking a maximum of 25 people at a time on their in-destination adventures. Passengers will have options for Michelin-starred dining on top of the all-inclusive local culinary experiences. Other experiences include a Flåm Railway journey through Norway's fjords, a Pintxo tour in San Sebastian to explore the city's famed bars and sample Basque tapas, Agafay Desert luxury camp in Morocco and beachfront hotel in Taormina, Sicily with a private beach surrounded by carved rock. Mr Schwab said at a time where people are concerned about the cost of living, he's also noticed people are happy to spend a bit more on something that is of great value – 'paying less and getting more'. Luxury Escapes created the private charter tour in direct response to the growing demand for 'unique, meaningful travel', with customer research showing more than 70 per cent of Australians are more likely to indulge in a luxury holiday if it goes 'beyond the ordinary'. Mr Schwab said the new tour the most ambitious trip they've created, adding it's a seamless collection of once-in-a-lifetime European moments 'with some serious bougieness'.
Times
01-05-2025
- Times
Bali honeymoon ideas: the 10 most romantic places to stay
Bali stocks the perfect blend of honeymoon ingredients; beaches that shimmer from black to silver to gold; rainforested mountains and mist-kissed volcanoes; 1,000-year-old lava stone temples on almost every corner (there are nearly 20,000 puras dotted across the island). And that's without mention of the pleasingly priced designer shopping, deliciously hip bars and restaurants, fantastic cuisine and evocative hotels. On the Island of the Gods, romantic places to stay abound, ranging from sleek tropical-modern villas to palatial clifftop resorts, fantastical tented camps and beachside bolt holes. Here's our pick of the dreamiest resorts for a honeymoon, anniversary or special occasion to suit all tastes. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue One of the smartest, most original, sustainable hotels to come out of Asia in the last few years, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, has a 'no wall, no doors' concept that brings new meaning to being immersed in nature. Every part of the resort, cascading down a valley of tangled rainforest and rice fields 45-minutes' drive north of Ubud, is open to the elements. That includes the 16 private pool bales (villas); dreamy affairs on huge wooden platforms with covered bedrooms stocked with sophisticated Indonesian furniture, ikat fabrics and copper bath tubs that are illuminated by fireflies in the evening. Luxury Escapes has regular offers for Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, which come with half-board and complimentary daily activities. • Discover our full guide to Bali• More of the best hotels in Bali This stylish resort, sister to Four Seasons Sayan in Ubud, enjoys a prime position on Jimbaran beach on the island's south coast. If the magnificent sunsets don't melt your heart, there's always the Healing Village Spa, where you'll find lengthy heart-opening massage rituals, water purification ceremonies and a crystal-filled colour therapy suite. The bars, restaurants and beach club are all on point and there isn't a bad room to be had; every spacious standalone villa comes with a separate living area, rolltop bath tub, jasmine-scented terrace, private swimming pool and sea views. Book your escape to Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay and enjoy cooking classes, working out at the gym or indulgent spa treatments. • Read our full review of Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay Suffice to say, you won't just be staring into each other's eyes with the Edenic scenes Mandapa has to offer: rainforest and rice fields tumbling down both sides of a steep valley to the serpentine Ayung River; spotted doves and ornate sunbirds pirouetting in the trees; the distant rumble of a sacred waterfall. The suites and villas are downright sybaritic in chocolate tones with vaulted ylang-ylang ceilings, mother-of-pearl chandeliers and hand-painted screens of bucolic Balinese village life. The latter also have large private swimming pools. There's plenty more to keep you locked in situ — from the fashionable Japanese fusion restaurant to the exceptional spa, free wellness activities every day (chakra cleansing, medicinal plant workshops, hatha yoga) and the freeform swimming pools that cascade through the resort's heart. British Airways Holidays has numerous deals for Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, with flights, transfers, B&B or half-board options. • Read our full review of Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Foot massages on arrival, swimming pools filled with petals and aromatherapy turn-downs await at this intimate resort in the sleepy little seaside village of Sanur. Laid out like a Balinese village, everyone gets their own supremely private villa, tastefully decorated in warm whites, honey-hued woods, rattans and local ikat fabrics. All of the villas have flowery outdoor spaces and most also have private swimming pools. Between dips you can pop to the spa for hot-stone massages, try a private yoga class in a leafy bale, or venture to Sanur's golden shores, a 15-minute walk away. Travelbag has seven-night deals staying in a pool villa at the Pavilions Bali, including breakfast, flights and transfers. • The best luxury villas in Bali A quirky Bill Bensley design, theatrical tented villas, superb restaurants and a winning location on the peaceful fringes of Ubud make this one of Bali's star stays — and one of its most unique. Spend the morning communing with nature on a stroll through the surrounding rice fields before a dip in the tank-like swimming pool. In the afternoon join your fellow guests for afternoon tea and game of billiards in the Officers Tent, the rainforest equivalent of an executive lounge. Later, sample some contemporary Balinese cuisine — duck slow-cooked in cacao and beets, seared scallops with sweetcorn velouté, chilli pineapple with coconut ice cream perhaps — followed by hot chocolate and s'mores around the campfire, and a night in tented suite with a sumptuous four-poster bed, travel trunk drinks cabinet and huge copper bath tub. Choose from a range of accommodation at Capella Ubud, including lodges with one or two bedrooms, and tent rooms with river or rainforest views. • Read our full review of Capella Ubud The view from the Bulgari Bali's colossal reception pavilion will leave you weak at the knees; the pointy roofs of 64 sultry pool villas teeter on the edge of 500ft-high cliffs, with the frothy white waves and piercing blue expanse of Indian Ocean unfolding below. There are bursts of bougainvillea, jasmine and fragrant frangipani, threaded with cobblestone paths and a private funicular that shuttles guests from the clifftop infinity pool down to the golden boulder-strewn beach. Catering to the one-per-cent club, activities include helicopter tours, surf school, private Balinese blessing ceremonies, personal shopping expeditions and gourmet meals. It all adds up to a very special stay. Luxury Escapes has accommodation-only deals available for stays Bulgari Resort Bali. • Read our full review of Bulgari Resort Bali If you're looking for a regal retreat to celebrate at, look no further than Jumeirah Bali, which has been lavishly styled to emulate the great palaces of the ancient Javanese-Balinese Majapahit Empire. Hidden behind high carved-stone walls, amid resplendent tropical gardens and flowing water fountains, are 123 villas. Decorated in calming white and mink tones, even the entry-level villas feel palatial thanks to soaring ceilings, oversized canopy beds, marble bathrooms, garden terraces and deliciously deep swimming pools. Tempting you out of the rooms is Dreamland beach. Fronting the hotel, it's a vision of silver-gold sands, mille-feuille cliffs and surfers rolling in Indian Ocean barrels. Travelbag has seven nights staying in a garden villa with a private pool, including breakfast, international flights and transfers. • Best affordable hotels in Bali Most hotels in Bali offer Balinese blessing ceremonies but they're often delivered by hotel staff rather than ordained persons. But couples staying at the Oberoi Beach Resort can book private blessings performed by a Balinese priest inside Petitenget Temple, a 15th-century pile of burnt-orange sandstone, winged statues, manicured gardens and decorative bamboo penjor poles. Renewal of vows can also be arranged in the hotel's gorgeous beachfront gardens; dinners à deux can be organised in the elegant pool villas. Stay on a B&B basis at the Oberoi Beach Resort Bali — or upgrade to half-board — in anything from a garden-view room to an ocean-view villa with your own private pool. • Read our full review of the Oberoi Beach Resort For something entirely different, consider Aqua Blu. Converted from a former British naval ship, this five-deck, 15-suite yacht, voyaging between Bali and Komodo National Park, epitomises the trend for soft adventure. The plush interiors, a palette of warm woods, glossy veneers, soft ivories and brass trimming are juxtaposed against the wild outdoors of Indonesia — Bali's lurching southwest coast, the dolphin-peppered waters of the Lombok Strait, thundering waterfalls on Moyo Island, Saleh Bay's whale sharks, the puff-puff of Mount Sangeang's volcanic twin peaks, Komodo's famous dragons. The itinerary might sound jam-packed but every moment feels memorable and there's still plenty of time factored in for leisurely swims and lounging on the top deck. Mundy Cruising has a seven-night Bali and Komodo National Park cruise on board Aqua Blu, including all meals, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, as well as shore excursions and non-motorised water sports. Flights are extra. • The best hostels in Bali If fabulous design makes you swoon, then Alila Villas Uluwatu is the only one for you. The resort's unique styling is signalled the minute you pass through the open-air lobby onto a clifftop terrace where sharp lines of white limestone run towards a bright blue infinity pool backed by a seemingly endless Indian Ocean. The money shot belongs to a contemporary Balinese bale cantilevered above the 500ft abyss, but everywhere you look is a masterclass in cool contemporary Balinese design. Energy-efficient lava rock roofs, a robust recycling programme, a sustainability lab and EarthCheck certification makes everything even easier on the eye. Stay in a hillside or panoramic pool villa, take an ecotour and spoil yourself in the three restaurants and spa at Alila Villas Uluwatu. • Best honeymoon cruises for 2025• Best affordable honeymoon destinations
7NEWS
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Collagen Co 28-Day Challenge is back with a bang: How a busy mum dropped 14.5kg and won an epic holiday
Easter is over and after indulging in chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, it's time to reset your health. And now is the perfect time to do so because The Collagen Co.'s much-loved 28-Day #ShakeAndGlowChallenge is officially back, and this time, one lucky winner will walk away with the ultimate prize: a $7,000 Luxury Escapes holiday. Starting May 12 and running until June 9, the challenge invites Aussies everywhere to commit to 28 days of nourishing, collagen-packed Glow Shakes — and the results could change your life. 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 exciting opportunity provides Aussies with the motivation to start their weight-loss journey without worrying about complicated diet plans. Grace, a busy mum and last season's winner, dropped an incredible 14.5kg in 28 days and walked away with a dream holiday valued at $7,000. ' Glow Shakes truly changed my life,' Grace explains. 'I lost 10kg in the first three weeks, felt more energised, and had people complimenting my skin!' The secret? Swapping up to two meals a day with 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.
