David Smiedt

Indulge in the best retail therapy Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan have to offer.

Blessed with a compact and super walkable downtown area - plus an exchange rate that’s pretty much one to one with the Australian dollar - Vancouver is teeming with retail therapy.

Location Opened 20 years ago, this hotel channelled the contemporary elegance and desire for luxury of a new Hong Kong. Still does. There are Rolls Royce Phantoms in duck egg blue parked outside, acres of frosty marble in the lobby and the kind of…

Time to claim your patch of sand on a Spanish island paradise. Cala Jondal If you want to laze the day away on golden sand and turquoise waters with the beautiful people, this is where the celebs and influencers go to kick back. Think high end beach…

Pay your respects at Sagrada Familia and get your Gaudi on Antoni Gaudi's unfinished church is a fantastical architectural world unto itself with facades columns, stained glass windows and spires for days. Alone, it's a reason to visit Barcelona.…

The good fortune of staying at The Lucky Hotel. There has been a hotel of some sort in this historic building since the mid 1800s and after a six year renovation that began in 2008, it’s former glory was glimpsed again. In 2022, there was another…

Say G'day to an extra hour of sleep. You know that summer is well and truly over when we start talking about daylight savings being put to bed for another year. Say goodbye to after work swims and say hello to airing out that electric blanket. Plus,…

Ready, set, spend. Home to the most expensive shops in the country and set against a backdrop of exquisite Modernista architecture, here you will find opulent stores anchored by Spanish brand Loewe with international brands Chanel, Dior, Louis…

From expansive beaches hidden behind sand dunes and rocky bays at the end of stone stairs to sparkling vistas of the Libyan sea, this island is paradise for those who love the combo of sun, surf and Mediterranean vibes. This article may contain links…

Visit the Parthenon Just to make things clear, the Acropolis is the whole ancient fortified hill that looms over central Athens while the Parthenon is the main temple on it. Both are dedicated to the goddess Athena. These ancient Greek ruins span…

Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Any sandy beach you have to do a boat trip to is automatically elevated to paradise status. But to find an already shipwrecked vessel languishing on the sand just metres from water of the same shade of blue that your mum…

Trust us, this is the hottest travel bag of 2026. Founded in 1948, Longchamp has become a byword for travel accessories that are effortlessly elegant and sophisticated yet hard-wearing and adapted to the rigours of travel. However, the French brand…

Over Mykonos? Try this tasty island instead. Perched on the water in Klimos, this is the Greek island restaurant of your dreams. A perfect spot in a fishing village, spectacular views, low key luxe and ultra fresh seafood. It opens from 9am to 11pm…

This headlining Greek island has a cuisine to match the jaw dropping scenery Once a traditional taverna, this dual-level eatery on Agia Anna Beach in Kalafati is now a pilgrimage for gourmands visiting Mykonos. The setting is unique as it sits within…

Ancient structures find new life as the most luxurious of agri-tourism stays. No list of the best masserias in Puglia is complete without this masterpiece which took eight years to restore. Situated in the olive groves near Polignano A Mare, the…

From Michelin starred icons, delicious restaurants and family run trattorias to filling street food, every one of the seven hills is a gourmet's delight. The quintessential restaurant in the quintessential Italian city, Tre Scalini was founded in…

Next level luxury awaits from the minute you step on board. It’s all the hugging that strikes you first. Within a few hours on board in Bali, there are squeals of recognition between long-time staff and returning guests. Shoulders are squeezed,…

The Duomo Complex (Santa Maria del Fiore) Collectively known as the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore (the Florence Cathedral), Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto), the Baptistery of San Giovanni and Opera Del…

Spiaggia di Sansone, Elba island What was Napoleon complaining about? The island of Elba is laced with some of the best beaches in Italy. A world away from the space encroaching beach clubs and beach resorts, this is one of those free beaches that is…