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
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NEW beginnings • Explore the latest luxury hotels and resorts, where lavish design, fine dining and unmatched comfort redefine modern elegance.
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FOR THE LOVE OF WATER • From mystical springs and crystalline rivers to the unfathomable depths of the ocean, the realm of water has captured the imagination of writers, artists and explorers for generations. Witness its beauty for yourself with 25 of the best water experiences above and below the waves from around the world.
FIND YOUR BLISS • A rarefied retreat in a remote corner of the Maldives, the latest resort from Soneva is setting a new benchmark in exclusivity and astonishing beauty, discovers Kee Foong.
SINGAPORE’S brightest star • Named after the brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere, Capella Singapore sets the bar high for upscale urban resorts in Southeast Asia, writes Cathy Wagstaff.
NOTHING but the BEST • Ideally positioned on the edge of Marina Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore ups the city-state’s hotel ante with art, feng shui style and culinary substance.
LAND of WONDERS • While Madagascar boasts an array of unique landscapes and spectacular wildlife that justifies its nickname as the Eighth Continent, for most visitors, it all comes down to lemurs.
Journey through the Peruvian Amazon • Is there anything better than taking an intrepid adventure along Peru’s wildlife-rich Amazon River?
NATURE’S RESERVE • A barefoot, back-to-nature beauty in Indonesia’s Anambas archipelago, Bawah Reserve is like a salve for the soul, writes Cathy Wagstaff.
LONDON’S finest • Luxury is reinvented through a wellness lens at The Emory, one of London’s most exclusive properties. By Louise Goldsbury
CRYSTAL PEAKS • A city of art, music and culture, Innsbruck’s dual charm shines through its alpine beauty and history of opulence.
SOJOURN in STYLE • Quintessential Australian experiences are all part of the luxury service at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, writes Andrew Conway.
COASTAL CHIC • With its effortless Hamptons luxury and unrivalled natural surroundings, The Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel & Spa is a resort designed for indulgence.
A CLASS of their OWN • Once reserved for rockstars and presidents, private jets are now the vehicle of choice for savvy travellers – but what’s driving the price down and demand up?
NEWS
THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY CRUISE SHIPS
INTO the WILD • Exploring remote places is at the heart of expedition cruising, and more travellers than ever are jumping onboard.
YACHT of DREAMS • David Brandon, managing director of Savenio Signature Travel Experiences, recounts life aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest addition.
JOY to the WILD • Cruising in Alaska and the Inside Passage unlocks awe-inspiring experiences, writes Helen Hayes.
Visions splendid • Warm smiles, chilled Champagne, onboard opulence and abounding adventures await the very moment you step aboard your ship.
AS THE RIVER RUNS • Ever growing in popularity, river cruising is a blissful way to discover the world. Louise Goldsbury rounds up the new ships and itineraries worthy of our wish lists for 2025.
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