Signature Luxury Travel & Style

Each issue of Signature is a taste of the finer things in life, bringing you beautiful escapes, gourmet adventures, wellness retreats and the latest in five-star hotels, as well as advice from our style and living sections for everyday luxury. From cruising the high seas to African safaris, Signature is packed with inspiration and insider tips to bring you the essence of the world's best destinations and experiences.

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Signature Luxury Travel & Style

The conscious comeback • In a post-pandemic world, responsible tourism is more important than ever, writes Virtuoso Travel’s General Manager, Australia & New Zealand, Fiona Dalton.

NEW beginnings • From sprawling villas with private pools overlooking the Red Sea to a quintessentially British hotel just steps from Buckingham Palace, these new properties will delight even the most discerning traveller.

EXCLUSIVE enclave • Off the coast of Cannes, an exclusive new arrival to the French Riviera offers a secluded sanctuary like no other.

BAREFOOT HIDEAWAY • Nestled between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao is a resort hideaway where time stands still.

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HIGHFLYER

Homeward Bound • Flying with Singapore Airlines after a long hiatus, I am pleasantly reminded of why this airline is constantly rated as one of the best in the world, writes Cathy Wagstaff

LUST HAVES

FORCE for GOOD • For many of us, there has been a shift in the way we travel. Overtourism is out and treading lightly, contributing to wildlife conservation, and giving back to the communities we travel to, is in. Here are some of the best places where you can ensure you leave your mark – in the best way possible.

THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER • A visit to South Africa’s Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, home of the legendary Elephant Whisperer, will provide unique encounters that evoke big feelings, writes Rachelle Mackintosh.

THE LAST WORD IN WILDERNESS • Alex Simpson discovers some of nature’s most endangered destinations and wildlife, and successful projects in renewal which dare to dream of an ecological renaissance.

THE WILD new frontier • Citizen science takes travellers to some of the world’s most remote and beautiful destinations in the name of conservation and scientific research, writes Justin Meneguzzi.

INHALE, exhale • A closeness to whales not only changes our perspectives on conservation, it also brings a sense of calm that nothing else can, writes Rachelle Mackintosh.

Ethereal ESCAPES • Discover a world where sustainability meets luxury at some of the globe’s most extraordinary eco-lodges, writes Helen Hayes.

A greener Gulf of Thailand • Thailand is fast becoming a leader in responsible tourism, providing visitors with a wide range of sustainable attractions, activities, and accommodation offerings.

PASSPORT to change • Travelling with purpose changes people, places and the planet for the better – as Rachelle Mackintosh discovers on a journey deep into Colombia’s wildest heart.

Tiny but MIGHTY • Glamour doesn’t need landmass, as Belinda Jackson discovers while exploring the heady delights of tiny Monaco.

NATURAL SELECTION • From its soaring mountains to its atmospheric cities, Switzerland is one of the prettiest – and most sustainable – places on the planet.

EARTHSHOT on TARGET • Following in the footsteps of John F. Kennedy, Prince William is galvanising the world to make a difference, writes Helen Hayes.

TRAVEL with PURPOSE • In the realm of sustainability and wildlife conservation, Adventure World’s Neil Rodgers is a fervent advocate, who believes even the tiniest steps can make a profound impact.

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