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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Australia needs you • As our country burns, it’s our unique native wildlife that needs protection. Signature takes a look at the current crisis, and how you can help.
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Around the world by private jet • Experience the best of the world from the best in the sky. If you’ve always loved the idea of jetting across the globe in style, staying in decadent hotels along the way, then these private-jet journeys are for you.
THE Women’s edit • Warmer weather is not just about living dangerously with colour, although daring to pair eye-popping hues is always encouraged. It’s also a time to dial up the bling, whether in jewels hanging from your ears, sequins on your evening frock or crystals on your clutch. This is a time to dress large and loud – and do it with style.
THE Men’s edit • Suitcase or sweater, electronics or fashion, black will always be the new black. This season, the always-in-style colour is bolder than ever and appearing not only in our wardobes, but in our entertainment areas and beauty cupboards.
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HOW I MET MAURITIUS
TOP 25 Mediterranean Experiences • Natarsha Brown shares her top picks of the most exclusive and exhilarating experiences to enjoy across the Mediterranean.
SEA, SMARTS AND SUSTAINABILITY • Monaco may be pint-sized, but this glamorous Mediterranean principality has big visions on the sustainability front, writes Jane Cornwell.
The seabed is alive • Jane Cornwell dives into the fascinating marine world at Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum.
GREECE IS THE WORD • There’s no denying the beauty of Santorini and Mykonos, but there’s a lot more to the Greek Islands than these two popular slips of sand, as Natasha Dragun discovers.
THE TRAVEL ASSOCIATES GUIDE TO Luxury Travel IN 2020 • With so many travel possibilities for the year ahead, Signature Luxury Travel & Style approached 11 of Australia’s most in-the-know luxury holiday experts, as listed on page 85, with a simple question: What destinations around the world will be trending in 2020? The responses vary from up-and-coming hotspots to those rebounding after years of uncertainty.
MEET THE EXPERTS • For over 20 years, Travel Associates has been opening doors to the world. Drawing on a wealth of experience and a passion for travel, the company’s in-the-know advisors craft tailored itineraries to suit any traveller’s style and tastes.
DESERT DREAMING • Dune-dressed deserts, Bedouin-run biomes and therapeutic seas make Jordan a chest of sensory treasures, writes Marie Barbieri.
A PRIVATE AFFAIR • Wildlife, serenity and service unite at one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after and exclusive island retreats, as Kimberly Rosbe discovers.
VIETNAM EASE • Cathy Wagstaff returns to Hoi An to check in to one of her favourite retreats in Asia – the Four Seasons Resort, The Nam Hai – sampling the vibrant flavours of Vietnam along the way.
THE REVIVAL OF A GRANDE DAME • Cathy Wagstaff attends the official re-opening of the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore, showcasing the elegant and heritage-sensitive restoration.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT • A jewel of an island where blissful beaches, elephant-packed jungles and ancient...