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W Sydney set to wow when brand-new hotel opens in October 2023
W Sydney will add some serious sparkle to the city skyline when the long-awaited luxury hotel opens in October 2023 in Darling Harbour. The 585-room hotel will bring its unique take on modern luxury to the city with no two rooms the same, energising the waterfront location with style and creativity as well as adding an exciting new landmark. W Sydney will feature a two-storey rooftop bar, heated infinity pool overlooking Darling Harbour, AWAY Spa, FIT gym, restaurant, bar and event spaces.
Find out more at theangle.whotels.com
Dusit Thani Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou luxury resort opens in China
Dusit Thani Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou offers a deluxe spa experience with hot aromatherapy pools on the outskirts of the Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve and is 60 minutes’ drive from Hangzhou and a 90-minute drive from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The new resort is the 11th luxury Dusit-branded property in China for the Thailand-based hotel property group.
Find out more at dusit.com
Accor debuts new flagship Novotel hotel in Devonport, Tasmania
The doors have opened on the new Novotel Devonport, situated near the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and visually connecting Mersey River to Devonport city. The 187-room hotel also features the new Southeast Asian street food restaurant and bar, Mr. Good Guy, a 24-hour fitness centre and meeting facilities. Opening special starts from $269 per night in a Standard King Room, including a two-course dinner for two at Mr. Good Guy (food only) and buffet breakfast, valid for sale and travel until 28 February 2023.
Find out more at accor.com
Dairy Flat Lodge by Lake House joins Luxury Lodges of Australia
Dairy Flat Lodge, the standalone private villa set a short drive from the Lake House property in Victoria’s Daylesford spa country, is now part of the Lake House membership of Luxury Lodges of Australia, offering private villa accommodation within the luxury lodge setting. The ‘Villa within a Luxury Lodge’ provides all the experiences, hospitality and personalised service and amenities of a luxury lodge.
Find out more at luxurylodgesofaustralia.com.au
Anantara invites guests to soar over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara allows you to take flight on a private microlight aircraft as part of its curated African Adventure Experience package. Other bucket-list activities include a breakfast, lunch or sunset river cruise and a rapid rafting expedition. The African Adventure package starts from AUD$1,362pp and includes extra offers for three- and five-night stays.
Find out more at anantara.com
Capella Lodge scoops Best Resort in Australia and South Pacific accolade
Baillie Lodges’ luxury Lord Howe Island accommodation Capella Lodge has been voted the best resort in Australia and the South Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. The luxury lodge also scored highly with readers in the ‘Community’ criteria that recognises the support of local people and interests.
Find out more at baillielodges.com.au
Avani Hotels inspires silver travellers to explore the world
Tapping into the ‘grey gap-year nomad’ trend, Avani Hotels & Resorts welcomes adventurous souls to ‘flash pack’ in style without sacrificing any of life’s little luxuries. From a sunset cruise at Avani Victoria Falls Resort to The Vietage luxury rail journey package at Avani Quy Nhon Resort in Vietnam and a spa experience at Avani Pattaya Resort, there’s plenty of pampering offers available in stunning locations.
Find out more at avanihotels.com
Season’s greetings and ‘eatings’ at Soneva luxury resorts in the Maldives and Thailand
Soneva has launched an exceptional festive program for December 2022, featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, such as menus from Michelin-starred chefs, festive feasts, world-renowned wellness specialists, sporting legends and an exciting kids’ holiday program available for guests at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand.
Find out more at soneva.com
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