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The Luxe List: Abercrombie & Kent, Outrigger, Mélia, Stamford + more

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Abercrombie & Kent ups the luxe quotient in the Americas with new tour collection

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A&K Peru.

Luxury travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent has launched a refreshed portfolio of 22 suggested Tailor-Made Journeys, 7 Luxury Small Group Journeys (including three Wings Over the World journeys by private chartered air) and 10 extraordinary cruises that take guests into the heart of the wilderness in North, Central and South America.

Highlights include a 13-day Mexico: Cities of the Sun trip from AUD$13,895pp, a 12-day Wings Over Argentina, Chile & Brazil adventure on private, chartered A&K flights from AUD$47,290pp and a 13-day Antarctica Cruise Adventure from AUD$18,770pp.

Find out more at abercrombiekent.com.au

Outrigger Resorts & Hotels celebrates 75 years with anniversary specials

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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort.

Founded on the shores of Waikīkī in 1947, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels is recognising its diamond milestone with discounted rates, special offers and more at resorts across the Asia Pacific and Hawai’i.

Travellers can enjoy up to 50 per cent off bookings at Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort, Outrigger Surin Beach Resort and Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand; up to 50 per cent off its Maldives resort plus complimentary meals; new complimentary food and beverage packages at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji Resort; and up to 25 per cent off Outrigger’s premium vacation condos on O‘ahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawai‘i Island.

Find out more at outrigger.com

Stampede for Stamford Hotels & Resorts’ Spring Special

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Raffles Suite at Stamford Plaza Auckland.

Book a Spring Special Package by 31 October 2022 for stays until 30 November 2022 to enjoy a host of special deals at select Stamford Hotels & Resorts locations across Australia and New Zealand. The Indulgence Staycation Package at Stamford Plaza Auckland includes NZD$100 food and beverage hotel credit per day, complimentary valet parking for one car, a bottle of NZ wine, a box of Devonport chocolates and late checkout until 12pm.

Find out more at stamford.com.au

Chiang Mai’s newest 5-star hotel Meliá Chiang MaMélia launches new restaurant

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Mai Restaurant & Bar.

Meliá Chiang Mai has opened the fine-dining establishment Mai Restaurant & Bar on the hotel’s 21st floor with panoramic views of the city and mountaintop Doi Suthep Temple. The signature eatery offers contemporary Northern Thai dishes with Mediterranean influences accompanied by spectacular vistas and a compelling design that references the city’s rich culture.

Find out more at melia.com

Celebrate the festive season at Pan Pacific Melbourne

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Pan Pacific Melbourne is launching its sumptuous new Christmas menu and New Year’s Eve cocktail soiree. The succulent Christmas luncheon offers a delicious, stress-free Christmas meal at the hotel’s stunning Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen while the luxurious NYE cocktail soiree in the Pacific Club Lounge with spectacular city views is the ideal way to greet the New Year. Or book an indulgent festive staycation and enjoy the lot!

Find out more at panpacific.com

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