International Traveller

Turn your dreams into reality, with International traveller you will be guided to the most irresistible destinations in the world. Whether you're after an adventure, or a luxury escape this magazine has got you covered

editor’s letter

INTERNATIONAL Traveller

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NOMAD

PILLOW TALK • THIS YEAR IS SHAPING UP TO BE A HUGE ONE FOR HOTEL OPENINGS, WITH PROPERTIES COMING ONLINE EVERYWHERE FROM SAUDI ARABIA TO SARDINIA. HERE’S WHERE TO CHECK IN WHEN YOU GET BACK OUT THERE.

ALSO IN FOCUS THIS YEAR...

WISH YOU WERE HERE

CALL OF THE WILD • IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY, STAY AT THIS GRACIOUS ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL • What life is really like in the hills of Tuscany, Italy.

THE DISH

SINGAPORE • A destination known for its mix of big-city glam and vibrant old-world charm.

DOWN TIME • In a city notoriously hung up on good looks, the latest Proper Hotel in Downtown L.A. is a perfect fit, with its compelling aesthetic conjured up by superstar designer Kelly Wearstler. Take your style tips from its muted colour palette and chill inner-city vibe for the ultimate L.A. look.

WHAT’S ON • CAST YOURSELF OUT INTO THE WORLD AGAIN TO FIND A RICH ARRAY OF CULTURE RANGING FROM THE ANCIENT TO THE CONTEMPORARY.

NOT TO MENTION...

LILLY MASKERY • THE RISING STAR OF THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET TALKS VIETNAMESE FAMILY HERITAGE, ROAD TRIPPING NEW ZEALAND AND STAGES SHE DREAMS OF DANCING ON.

EMERALD ISLE • A NEW MALDIVES RESORT COMBINES SCIENCE AND STYLE TO CREATE A SYBARITIC RETREAT FOCUSED ON WELLBEING, FOR BOTH ITS PATRONS AND FOR THE PLANET.

Water world

LIKE A ROLLING STONE • SPRAWLING OVER NEARLY 900,000 HECTARES OF AMERICAN WILDERNESS, THE WORLD’S FIRST NATIONAL PARK TURNS 150 IN 2022. BUT YELLOWSTONE’S HERITAGE RUNS MUCH DEEPER THAN THAT, WRITES CARLA GROSSETTI. AND IT CONTINUES TO EVOLVE.

Live your most loved movie scenes in Utah • Even are you if you ’ve already haven’t seen been Utah there in , chances some of your favourite movies…

GRASS ROUTES SWITZERLAND • DELVE INTO DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE APPROACHING THE IDEA OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM HOLISTICALLY AND RADICALLY – AND MAKING IT A JOY FOR TRAVELLERS TO EXPERIENCE ALONG THE WAY. FIRST UP, SWITZERLAND.

NATIONAL MUSEUM, OSLO • A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE WORLD’S MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES, FROM THE CLASSICS TO THE HEADLINERS TO THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL.

HOW TO: PACK (CARRY-ON LIKE A BOSS) • YOU’VE GOT YOUR PASSPORT AND ITINERARY BUT NOW WHAT? DILVIN YASA OFFERS A REFRESHER COURSE ON AIRPLANE ESSENTIALS.

THE JAPANESE ISLAND YOU WILL LOVE, BUT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF. • KYUSHU HAS A LOT TO DISCOVER, FROM ITS HERITAGE AND HISTORY TO ITS ACTIVE VOLCANOES AND HOT SPRINGS, SCENIC COASTLINE AND INCREDIBLE CUISINE.

GRAND DESIGNS • WHILE THINGS DIDN’T END WELL FOR SOME OF THE PAST RESIDENTS OF THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES, A STAY AT LE GRAND CONTRÔLE WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING LIKE YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO.

Cowboy and cosmopolitan: why we have Colorado on our mind • For decades now, Aussies haven’t been able to get enough of Colorado. We are Colorado’s No.1 international market during winter. And Colorado can’t get enough of us. There is even a hashtag that proclaims its affection - #coloradolovesaussies. Here are six reasons why Aussies and Colorado are a match made in heaven.

WOVEN IN

WHILE YOU WERE AWAY • It’s been a while since we’ve been out there, but the world hasn’t stopped moving. From the latest hotels in timeless cities to new retreats in far-flung destinations to museum...