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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Signature Luxury Travel & Style

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KEY LEARNINGS • A legacy brand comes to Rome, the Bahamas welcomes a celebrated five-star retreat and Brussels sprouts a Belle Époque rebirth – here are the newest suite spots to know globally.

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A JOURNEY INTO SOUND: GILLES PETERSON

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE • Abercrombie & Kent’s Gorilla Forest Lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has undergone a gorgeous rebuild, writes Hannah Ralph.

INTERIOR MOTIVES • Driven by a restlessness for travel, leading hotel designer Clint Nagata of BLINK Design Group dreams up culturally nuanced spaces with subtlety and grace.

AN ILLUMINATING TALE • How a 19th-century railroad standard birthed one of the brightest companions for today’s explorers — a Ball timepiece.

LESSONS IN LENS • Photographer Wil Calabio shares his top tips to help you create masterful travel snaps.

ROUND OF APPLAUSE • Signature Media is a proud sponsor of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Congratulations to the 2024 winners. Below are just a few of the gold medallists.

AGENDA • International happenings worth travelling for this season.

BLACK STEEL • Dark, sleek, steely objects of desire, from slinky frocks and stellar timepieces, to shadowy jewels and nightprowling automobiles.

A TASTE OF HONEY • Delivering style and functionality in equal measure, these homewares in soft honey hues will make your place a hive of activity.

TRIPS TO INSPIRE • From magnificent natural sights to spiritual spaces and authentically awesome artistic destinations, a visit to any of these locations is sure to leave you creatively charged.

REEF, RELAX, REPEAT • Discover a remote island escape where world-class diving, refined luxury and meaningful marine conservation come together in perfect harmony.

COUNTRY CALLING • Shaped by First Nations stories of resilience and renewal, the artistry of Bangarra Dance Theatre visionary Frances Rings transports audiences to Country.

DOMESTIC BLISS • In the mood for an incredible getaway but dreading another long-haul flight? Why venture to Africa, Britain, the States or Europe when you can enjoy world-class cities, islands, coastlines and wilderness right here at home? Andrew Conway selects 17 of the finest luxury hotels and resorts in Australia – no passport required.

A BAD SEED’S GOOD DEEDS • Avant-garde musical savant and Nick Cave’s key creative collaborator, Warren Ellis discusses escape, sanctuary, travel, family and gratitude.

STONE AND STEAM • In a city where saunas float and prisons speak, Hobart spins a tale of creativity and contrast – hot and cold, luxe and raw, old and original – inviting travellers into its ever-evolving story.

MEMENTO MORI • Our correspondent arrived in Rome ready for high-octane adventure. Instead, she embarked on a journey of quiet contemplation, exploring a city in mourning.

ASH KEATING: EXTINGUISHED GUEST • Famed for creating large-scale outdoor artworks using paint-filled fire extinguishers, Melbourne artist Ash Keating explains why he’s exploring a fresh palette and unconventional settings for his works.

WANDERING MINDS • Five-star hospitality industry leaders reveal their secrets to savvy travel, hotel red flags to be wary of — and the keys to...