Witness the undiluted thrill, bliss, and essence of Japanese hospitality at Kai Matsumoto, a luxury hot spring ryokan where ancient craftsmanship blends with contemporary design. Nestled in the magnificent mountainous Matsumoto City, this exquisite haven for relaxation offers guests 26 traditional Japanese-style rooms, with 15 featuring a private outdoor hot spring bath. Each room is tastefully furnished and equipped with features and amenities such as an ensuite bathroom, captivating artwork, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tatami mat, refrigerator, air purifier, safe, and hairdryer. Relish the stunning tastes of Japanese cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, where meals are expertly crafted from fresh local ingredients and served on the multi-course Kaseiki dining menu. Guests seeking an ultimate relaxation experience that feels otherworldly can spend time in any of the outdoor hot spring baths fed with natural spring water from the iconic Asama Hot Springs. A sauna experience and various massage therapies at the spa are alternatives to relaxing better here. Every evening, guests can unwind at the Yuagari Lounge, savouring tasty drinks and socialising. The big lounge at the cavernous lobby also offers classical or jazz musical concerts, featuring regional wines from the Shinzu bar and snacks as guests immerse in the musical heritage of Matsumoto. The city is yours to explore, with the Matsumoto Castle, Asama Hot Springs, and the Alps within walking distance.

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Set amid a five acre property surrounded by stunning green pastured hills and distant sea views of the Pacific Ocean, this luxurious boutique style Bed and Breakfast is a charming two-bedroom lodge, perfect for up to four guests. Quail Lodge is located north of Auckland City and boasts of sweeping rural views with close proximity to many vineyards and wineries, pristine beaches, local organic markets and top-class restaurants. Perfectly placed for anyone who wants to enjoy Auckland by their doorstep. You will be spellbound as you relax on your private deck and soak in at your own outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. This is a lodge to relax in, a place to charge the batteries and an oasis to get away without driving miles from Auckland city. Situated in the picturesque Matakana and coastline beaches, if you enjoy home-grown delicacies and award-winning wine then look no further.

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Escape to the pristine alpine wilderness of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park at Pumphouse Point, The Retreat. Hidden on the edge of a lake and surrounded by native bush, this all-inclusive wilderness experience offers warm and uniquely Tasmanian luxury. Designed to showcase the lake’s natural beauty, relax among locally crafted furniture and ceramics creating a space for escape. Enjoy the Tasmanian night sky in your outdoor tub with a glass of wine and tantalize your tastebuds with incredible gourmet meals featuring the freshest of local produce. Make this exclusive and contemporary private suite your next getaway.

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Queenstown hikes in style! Walk the world famous Routeburn Track and Ben Lomond Track, and heli-hike in the magical valley of the Earnslaw Burn Waterfalls as seen in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Take in amazing views of the hanging glacier, Fiordland and beyond, farewell diverse and spectacular scenery on the tracks, and relax in the privacy of your villa - distinctively luxurious 5 star boutique accommodation at AZUR Lodge with candlelight dinners served.

Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world is your base for this incredible luxury adventure. Once you touch down at Queenstown airport, your guide will meet and greet you and transfer you to the Ben Lomond Track in a luxury car. This famous Queenstown day walk is a 3 to 4 hour easy to moderate return hike to Ben Lomond Saddle (or you may take on an challenge for a 6 to 8 hour hike to Ben Lomond Summit), experiencing magnificent lake and mountain views. Your second day hike is on the iconic Routeburn Track - one of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks and the ultimate alpine adventure. Again, you have the choice of a 4 to 5 hour return hike to Routeburn Flats or a 6 to 8 hour return hike to the Routeburn Falls Hut. The finale of your luxury adventure is a spectacular heli-hike, flying over Ben Lomond, the Richardson Mountains, Glenorchy, and Lake Wakatipu, landed in Earnslaw Burn valley for a hike to view numerous waterfalls. Walk in the footsteps of Bilbo and his company of dwarves under the waterfalls of Middle Earth, and be impressed by the surreal views of rolling high-country farmland and native tussock fields that transform into glaciers and plunging waterfalls.

This is a lodge based walk for the discerning traveller. From your accommodation at the acclaimed AZUR Lodge, travel each day to different tracks returning at day's end to a luxurious lodge room designed to let you absorb the incredible views in chic luxury and total privacy. Overlooking stunning, uninterrupted vistas of Lake Wakatipu, the majestic Remarkables range and Cecil and Walter Peaks, you'll be serviced with evening canapés and dinners focusing on freshness, simplicity, and seasonal flavours.

Combining the best of Queenstown walking experience with the luxury hillside AZUR Lodge, great food and wine, discerning service and the local knowledge of your field guides, this is thoughtfully crafted luxury adventure of a lifetime.

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Daily departure on request. Peak season surcharge of $500 per person applies for travelling from 1st November to 31st March.

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Snatch pure moments of refined ecstasy in a secluded gem purposed for a romantic getaway at Spicers Vineyard Estate. Surrounded by 22 acres of vineyards and kitchen gardens, there are enough vines to caress and admire as you take idle strides around the ambiance and admitting that this retreat is truly the nest of romance in Hunter Valley. Enjoy the warmth, luxury comfort, and cosy interior of 12 prime suites configured for intimate experiences. Suites reflect modernity in their exquisite designs while providing spacious living spaces and essential amenities to fulfil your wildest romantic fantasies. Restaurant Botanica immerses you in a scintillating culinary adventure that features a blend of French bistro and Australian cuisines. Take the dining experience to your terrace with breakfast of 'Little Soldiers' and fresh juices while a herd of kangaroos hops through the vines. Pamper your skin with treatments that renew its lost glow, and relax to a hot stone or aromatherapy massage as your nerves submit to the dictates of calm at the Spa Anise of this vine estate. Soak up the refreshing and laid-back experiences on-site at your pace. From reading a book in the garden, taking invigorating laps at the pool, or a catered picnic on the hills with the valley afar off; every moment spent will be invaluable. Venture afield to explore the abundant diversity of wineries, distilleries, and chocolatiers, tasting each connoisseur's signature offering and relishing every moment.

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Delve deep into the rugged beauty and pioneering spirit of the South Australian outback with this deluxe 7-day guided tour of the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre and Coober Pedy. This “ultimate” comprehensive expedition also includes a 4WD Arkaroola Ridgetop tour.

Go where the spaces are open and the “eyre” is fresh…

Starting from Adelaide, set out in a modern and comfortable 4WD with a group of maximum 5 travellers into the wilds of South Australia. Driving through the Flinders Ranges and Outback, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were navigating the unexplored face of Mars, where towering ancient cliffs and deep craters border dusty red roads. While in the Ranges, you’ll embark on an exhilarating 4WD tour of the Arkaroola Ridgetop and marvel at the crown jewel of the region: Wilpena Pound aka Earth’s Bellybutton.

An epic 5-hour scenic flight over Lake Eyre gives you the ultimate bird’s eye view of Australia’s largest salt lake. During your flight, you’ll have the unique opportunity to land among the Anna Creek Painted Hills for a guided walk of this secret lunar landscape. Walking among the endless ochre-red and mustard yellow rock will fill you with a profound sense of isolation. If you’re lucky enough to visit during the rains, look on in wonder as the desert explodes into floodwater and thousands upon thousands of birds.

Delve deep into Coober Pedy to discover a unique outback town where more than half the residents live underground. Visit the underground church, the underground hotel and, of course, the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum that give the town its reputation as Australia’s Opal Capital.

Along the way, you’ll visit picturesque historic towns and must-see sights including Australia’s oldest copper mining town, South Australia’s oldest winery and even a rocket park, where you will uncover the truth behind Australia’s Cold War weapons testing program. You’ll feast on delicious, locally sourced food and encounter unforgettable Aussie larrikins. You’ll return to Adelaide having experienced the best of this little-known part of the world.

This unique package includes 7-days/6-nights on tour with a small group of maximum 5 people. You’ll stay 6-nights’ in deluxe accommodation in Rawnsley Park, Arkaroola, Marree, William Creek, Coober Pedy and Woomera on a twin share basis. All meals, transport and guiding included as well as National Park entry fees as applicable.

Leave no stone unturned in the South Australian outback with this deluxe 7-day guided tour that includes the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy and an epic 5-hour scenic flight over Lake Eyre. You haven’t truly seen South Australia unless you’ve gone outback!

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Experience the ultimate in laidback luxury in the rugged outback of far north Queensland at Mt Mulligan Lodge, the newest member of Luxury Lodges of Australia. Located on a 28,000-hectare working cattle station, Mt Mulligan Lodge invites just 20 guests to experience the legacy of the coal and gold rush and over 37,000 years of Indigenous culture and history. Stay in an Outback Tent or treat yourself to a luxury retreat, room, suite or pavilion. You’ll have access to a range of daily experiences to make the most of the rugged outback territory, as well as unlimited use of water sports equipment, an electric buggy and sky gazing telescope. Dining at Mt Mulligan Lodge is all inclusive: you’ll enjoy rustic but refined meals and a selection of quality wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.

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Return to the ambiance of an elegant era in the ultimate Rovos Rail, a world famous five-star rail castle of delights presenting a unique travel experience. A moving historic treasure designed in all its glory for first-class train travel across the richness of southern Africa, touring Pretoria and Cape Town on its north and southbound routes and offering a variety of breathtaking journeys to the east and the west alike. Experience traditional luxury with a blend of earthy African exploration as you unfold a scenic journey synonymous with the golden age of rail travel. Along with the scrupulous restoration of classic wood-paneled carriages picturing an extravagant atmosphere of a bygone era, the train boasts stellar services and impressive dining cars offering delectable cuisines crafted by outstanding kitchen mavens. Relax in the well-appointed glamorous suites to enjoy luxury and optimum privacy combined with modern conveniences. Rejuvenate at the fabulous bar carriage over a fine selection of South African wines and watch the ever-changing landscapes from the comfort of the uniquely modified open-air balconies carved in the Observation Car. With Rovos Rail, sit back, relax, and enjoy the thrill of an authentic and immersive scenery of a lifetime.

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One of New Zealand’s premier luxury lodges, Solitaire Lodge Rotorua features breathtaking views over Lake Tarawera and lush natural bush and volcanic landscape backdrop. Enjoy the peace and quiet in the tranquil setting in a luxurious suite, all of which boast panoramic views over the lake and magnificent volcano. Indulge in daily changing menus with fresh local ingredients offering contemporary New Zealand cuisine, complemented by a variety of superb wines from a selection of regional vineyard. Experience your surrounds with an array of premium activities in a natural New Zealand lake setting or take an excursion to the volcanic plateaus and thermal wonders. Whether it is simple relaxation, thrilling adventure or a bit of both, make Solitaire Lodge your luxury escape.

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The Marlborough Lodge is located in the heart of the famous Marlborough wine region in Blenheim. Surrounded by New Zealand native bush on 16 acres of park lands, the property sits just a 10 minute drive from Blenheim Town Centre. Sit back and relax in your contemporary suite and look forward to dining on the freshest local cuisine the area has to offer. Explore one of New Zealand's most popular and best-loved holiday destinations, best suited to guests wanting to experience the best of this gourmet hotspot. The lodge provides the perfect base to discover the absolute best of Marlborough.

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