Signature Luxury Travel & Style

Signature Travel & Lifestyle – exotic inspiration for sophisticated lovers of life. The luxury travel and lifestyle magazine for those who appreciate the best life has to offer, is packed with indulgent treats: exotic locations, great ideas for overseas property investments, tips on how to reverse ageing, dramatic designer fashions plus indulgent jewellery and timepieces.

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Taking the bull by the horns • When you hear the name Lamborghini, you immediately think high-performance sports cars. Super-fast, aerodynamic, low-profile, luxurious and exorbitantly priced sports car. You don’t think sports utility vehicle (SUV), until now.

THE SCENIC DRIVES OF GREECE

Vietnamese hospitality

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CRUISE CONTROL • Luxury cruising is booming and there’s never been a more exciting time to explore the world with an ocean of choices, writes Andrew Conway.

THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY CRUISE SHIPS

THE JUDGES • Our panel of expert judges includes 18 of Australia’s leading luxury cruise specialists and travel advisors.

The shipping news • From new vessels to unmissable itineraries, we share the latest developments from the world of cruising.

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD LUXPEDITIONS • Expedition cruising now takes travellers to the farthest reaches of the globe in unparalleled comfort. We look at the new ships and ‘luxpeditions’ that will take you far beyond your comfort zone.

THE OTHER CARIBBEAN • A Norwegian expedition cruise line takes adventurous travellers to explore a very different Caribbean, far from the madding crowds and trinket shops of the popular tourist hotspots. Dan and Zora Avila capture the beauty of the islands.

VINTAGE BORDEAUX • The Bordeaux region produces France’s most famous wines. Brian Johnston sets sail on Uniworld’s stylish new river ship for a flavoursome encounter with history and culture.

FUNNEL VISION • The steamer trunks may have disappeared, along with the hat boxes, white tails and smoking jackets, but a new golden age of luxury cruising – with a thoroughly modern twist – has dawned. And the world’s best cruise lines offer an ocean of choice.

SEASONED WITH S.A.L.T. • Silversea’s new Silver Moon will spice up luxury cruising in 2020 with an exciting culinary concept matching food with ports. Susan Skelly is treated to a taste test on Silver Muse in Asia.

AT THE HELM • Sarina Bratton AM, Chairman Asia Pacific and Special Adviser to the Board, Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions

THE FRENCH CONNECTION • A languid river cruise along the Mekong on board CroisiEurope’s new RV Indochine II is awash with French colonial history, as Roderick Eime discovers.

The Signature Q&A • Cruiseco CEO Amanda McClelland asks three cruise line executives to share their expert insights.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Meet the idea that combines the best of big- and small-ship cruising and find out why it’s proving increasingly popular with discerning travellers of all ages.

ROOMS FOR SAIL • An elite collection of the world’s finest resorts and hotels has launched luxury yachts to complement their rooms and suites, offering guests the chance to sail into the sunset.

128 LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE • Escape to an unspoilt island with some of the best beaches in Thailand. Modern luxury meets eco-friendly design at the chic Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood.

TRADITIONS OF BALI • From chakras to jamu, there has been a resurgence of local healing wisdom across the Island of the Gods. Cathy Wagstaff checks into three of Bali’s finest resorts on a traditional wellness journey.

LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE...