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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SYDNEY’S NEW STAR • In a city with its fair share of standout hotels, newcomer Capella Sydney steals the scene with an aesthetic that is at once sensitive of the past, while being truly stylish, writes Cathy Wagstaff.

NEW beginnings • From an open-air ‘sky bed’ in Africa to a Melbourne hotel harking back to its days as a glitzy Rolls-Royce showroom, these new properties will delight even the most discerning of travellers.

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Beyond Bali • Been to Bali and ready to explore Indonesia’s lesser-known islands? We’ve got just the place.

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Around the world in 21 days

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WORLD VISION • Our pick of upcoming exhibitions and events around the world that celebrate cultures old and new and address the contemporary themes that unite us.

Gems of Greece • Fall in love with Greece at these magical villas that are beyond starry.

WHEN well-being CALLS • From running alongside a glacier-fed lagoon in Iceland, to treatments in an ancient forest in the Himalayan foothills, these epic 25 wellness experiences are the epitome of transformative travel. Which will you choose?

WELLNESS reimagined • Wellness is booming, but it looks a little different this year. Here are just some of the key trends reshaping the wellness industry – and the way we travel, writes Sarah Reid.

ONLY in EUROPE • Trying to escape the stress of modern life is far from a modern phenomenon. We head to the sybaritic source to bring you 10 of the most advanced (and exclusive) wellness retreats across Europe.

INTO THE BLUE • An archipelagic country where overwater stays come as standard, privacy is a given and natural beauty is all around, the Maldives sets the standard when it comes to superior island living. Here are six of our favourite places for Indian Ocean indulgence.

A JOURNEY of transcendence • Offering a journey of self-discovery and renewal centred around sound therapy, hydrotherapy, herbology and fitness, JOALI BEING is the first wellbeing island in the Maldives.

THE INCREDIBLE lightness of being • A pioneer in wellness retreats that blend Eastern and Western healing philosophies, the Asia-Pacific region knows how to cure what ails you – in serious style. From high in the mountains of India to the foothills of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, here are 10 places to recharge and reinvigorate.

A soothing Balinese escape • With its gracious ambience and an award-winning spa dedicated to deep relaxation, guests have a habit of leaving Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach feeling positively transformed.

ESCAPE TO SERENITY Bali’s best retreats for mind, body and soul • There are more than 17,500 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, but for many wellness travellers, there is just one. From heavenly resorts and spas to healthful restaurants, Cathy Wagstaff learns how to find balance in Bali.

Tuning in to AYURVEDA • Ayurveda is having its moment. Every good reason too as this 5,000-year-old-philosophy is needed now more than ever, writes Kate O’Brien.

A sanctuary embraced by nature • Nestled in 30 hectares of koala habitat in the Sunshine Coast hinterland lies a retreat dedicated to restoring the vitality of just a few cherished guests at a time.

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