Melissa Hoyer

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The Best of Nashville

There’s a version of Nashville everyone thinks they know. Cowboy hats. Bachelorette sashes. Dolly Parton smiling down from every wall in town. Hot chicken that fights back. Keith Urban sightings. The neon stretch of Broadway blasting country covers into humid Tennessee nights.

View from Branco's Lookout overlooking the Pentecost River, on El Questro Station in the Kimberleys
The Kimberley: where the earth reminds you who’s boss

Kununurra sits in the far north of Western Australia, and it demands a different kind of attention to the postcards I’d  grown up with. Uluru gets the fridge magnet. The Kimberley is like being in another stratosphere.

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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat: the quiet luxury of switching off …

It’s easy to label time away at a health retreat ‘for yourself’ as indulgent, or a luxury even.

But the older I get, the more I see it differently. Taking deliberate time out isn’t about escape. It’s about maintenance. A reset. A considered pause that allows me to return sharper, calmer and frankly, a little bit better company for everyone else.

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Melissa Hoyer in Noosa

With its dazzling beaches, lush national park, designer boutiques, and relaxed yet cosmopolitan atmosphere, Noosa is more than just a holiday destination, it’s a lifestyle experience that continues to lure both international travellers and locals seeking a chic escape.

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White Lotus vibes at the Kimpton Kitalay Samui

There is no denying: Thailand is still bathing in the exquisitely reflected glory of being the backdrop for the third season of cult smash hit series, The White Lotus. You can tell just by looking at holidaymakers in Thailand that they are all eager to live their own WL experience.

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Ham Yard Hotel: London’s most fashionable hotel defines luxe chic

A colourful and chic oasis in the heart of London, the Ham Yard is tucked away in a quiet courtyard just moments from the bright lights of London’s West End. The hotel is a vibrant retreat that blends whimsical design with five-star luxury and he’s one of those hotels you keep finding pockets of first class perfection at every turn.

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Afternoon tea at the Langham in London

Afternoon tea is a quintessential British tradition and few places do it as elegantly as The Langham, London. Renowned for being the birthplace of the afternoon tea tradition, this iconic hotel has been serving its refined selection of teas, delicate sandwiches, and exquisite pastries since 1865.

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Four Seasons: Nailing the Art of Glamour and Adventure

Four Seasons: Slip into the crystalline waters of Hawaii under a canopy of stars for a night-time snorkelling adventure with manta rays. This private charter, ideal for families or a group of adventurous friends offers an awe-inspiring brush with these gentle giants as they glide through the dark, otherworldly sea.

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Maximise Your Miles

A new study reveals widespread dissatisfaction among Australians with loyalty rewards programs. Almost a third feel they receive little value, while two in ten are confused about how the system works. Yet, despite their frustrations, nine in ten Australians have accumulated nearly 200,000 points, indicating a clear appetite for a simpler, smarter way to redeem their rewards.

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The Ultimate South African Adventure: From Sensational Safaris to Sundowners and Sidecars

South Africa offers visitors an enchanting combination of untamed landscapes and modern cities.