It's not exactly the same as sleeping in a five-star hotel but flying first class on British Airways comes pleasantly close. Every kind of luxury possible in the air is lavished upon First flyers - from fine champagne, Anya Hindmarch washbags with amenities by D.R. Harris & Co, sumptuous meals and, on the ground, luxurious lounges. As a First cabin virgin I was thrilled to step on to the aircraft and turn left instead of right. In the nose of the jet I found my seat - an enormous..more

Small-ship cruising with big ship cred? Maggi Oehlbeck took a top shelf cruise and visited many ports of call. If you fancy a small-scale ship, but an up-scale product, Silversea Cruises is the perfect fit. Recognised as an innovator in the luxury segment across their six ships – all with the prefix Silversea, the company offers large-ship amenities without compromising the intimacy of the small ship experience – conviviality, casual elegance and a club-like ambience. ..more

A family owned and operated Italian cruise line, MSC’s international ambience envelopes you from the moment you step on board. Traditional Italian hospitality, warm contemporary furnishings and authentic international and Medditeranean cuisine will ensure you enjoy ‘la dolce vita’ when you cruise the most modern fleet in the world. What’s included in Price: Stylish Accommodation & Suites All meals International entertainment Selected onboard activities Ca..more

This unusual and fascinating part of the world is hot stuff! Bev Malzard reports There’s nowhere quite like Rotorua in New Zealand’s central North Island. This extraordinary thermal town offers all types of holiday experiences. Adventure New Zealand, the inventor of every extreme sport that’s been thought of, offers them all in Rotorua. Jump out of a plane, go mountain biking or bushwalking (tramping), take on the Rotorua Bungee, try the Agrojet (NZ’s fastest jet ..more

All-inclusive holidays have come full circle from cheap packages to the height of luxury. Our correspondent James Edgar finds why you'll never want to leave "Hotel Dubai". ------------------------------------------------ Sharks are circling in the lagoon 30 metres below and all my senses are screaming at me not to do it. Trying not to look down, I shuffle towards the precipice - and take the plunge. It takes just a few seconds to reach the bottom of the Leap of Faith slide ..more

Banyan Tree Bangkok - a luxurious accommodation option in the heart of Thailand's capital - is arguably most famous for it's rooftoop restuarant which offers stunning 360 degree views of the city. Location Only 40 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand, Banyan Tree Bangkok is a sanctuary in the city catering to business travellers, families and holiday makers, with a magnificent Banyan Ballroom for stylish events. At South Sathon Road, it is conveniently located in the heart..more

Ucango's Dave Hulsman boards a 36 seat Dash 8 chartered plane from Brisbane Jet Base and sets out to see Lake Eyre and have a beer at the iconic Birsdville hotel while still making it home for dinner that night We’re a few hours into the flight when the terrain of south western Queensland 14,000 feet below dramatically changes. The wide expanse of brown land has made way for an intrinsic web of river systems which dart of into different directions, meeting up with another tributary..more

Opened in June 2010 Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Casino & Entertainment complex is set to become one of the most iconic buildings in the world. The strange-looking complex - said to have been inspired by decks of playing cards - cost in excess of $8 billion to complete making it the world's most expenisve stand alone casino property. The luxury resort is the icing on the cake for Singapore Tourism which together with Resorts World Sentosa Island has built on it's solid reup..more

P& O Cruises Australia remains the country’s most popular cruise line during to their extensive range of cruises from local ports. With four ships (Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel, Pacific Sun & Pacific Pearl) in the fleet P & O Cruises have more new destinations and itineraries than ever before and it is the only cruise line operating from Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Fremantle and Newcastle. The contemporary ships offer fun, affordable cruising with on board currency in..more

Its operators call the Royal Scotsman "the most luxurious train in the world", and who's going to argue when a week's round-Britain tour on it will set you back the equivalent of $15,350 per person. For a maximum of 36 guests, this princely sum includes travel in plush surroundings over eight days, all sightseeing excursions, gourmet meals and drinks, both alcoholic and otherwise. And the latest addition to the train's amenities is an optional extra: a custom-made tailoring service throu..more