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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SLEEP ON IT • A hotel lover’s guide to new openings, delicious revivals and ones-to-watch – plus two stays primed for multi-gen escapes.
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GENERATION X-PLORATION • A new small-group travel offering from Tauck is targeting Gen X travellers – a demographic literally gasping, “Here we are now, entertain us.”
AGENDA • International events to add to your winter travel calendar.
MELLOW YELLOW • This issue’s covetable consumables come with a twist of lemon.
THE PINNACLE OF LUXURY TODAY • Industry experts believe, in this new era of luxury hospitality, the discerning traveller is looking beyond opulence for a deeper experience, writes Charlotte Freeman-Hall.
ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY • When in Rome… why not immerse your family in the history of Western civilisation, from gladiatorial combat to European nobility?
NIGHT MOVES • Singapore’s unique nocturnal Grand Prix absolutely laps the competition, explains multi-year attendee Christian Barker.
BLURRING THE LINES • A leading Australian design studio creates a striking east-meets-west urban retreat in the bustling heart of Tokyo, writes Andrew Conway.
THE LEOPARD’S KINGDOM • Are you hearing the call of the wild? Kate Webster heads into big-cat country to discover a lodge defined by old-school romance and precise modern luxury.
CAPRI SUN • A taste of Italian gioia di vivere is visited upon the British capital this season, via The Berkeley Hotel’s ‘Capri in the City’ experience, reports Andrea Black.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH • While the scenery of Canada’s Rocky Mountains demands awe, Caroline Smith discovers the enduring mystique of a classic train journey lies closer to the heart.
WHIS ME AWAY • Returning to her one-time home of Whistler, Canada, Lisa Wagstaff chases untracked powder and elevated adventures.
CARLESS WHISPERS • A first-class railroader’s guide to the Swiss Alps’ charmingly car-free villages.
STUNNING SUN & SNOW • Whether you’re yearning for the slopes or dreaming of sun-soaked beaches and reefs, these 15 extraordinary escapes promise experiences that will exceed the loftiest of expectations.
WILD ABANDON • On the Indonesian island of Flores, where dragons roam and turtles drift, Ta’aktana has become the best reason yet to make the journey, writes Aleney de Winter.
HIGH DOZO • Aman Tokyo is a soaring urban retreat where design, service and atmosphere meet sky-high standards, writes Chloe Sachdev.
WANDERING MINDS • From the art of the effortless hotel arrival to the secrets of smooth air journeys, this issue’s titans of the travel industry reveal hard-won wisdom gleaned during countless voyages.
FROM TARMAC TO TRANQUILLITY • This award‑winning airport hotel is designed for complete traveller restoration.
THE HOLE TRUTH • At Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, ski-in, ski-out convenience meets genuinely thoughtful luxury – within a landscape that demands respect, writes Lisa Wagstaff.
ASIA VIEWED ANEW • A seasoned Southeast Asia traveller experiences the region from a fresh perspective on a voyage with Regent Seven Seas.
AMAZON PRIMORDIAL • A poetic journalistic and photographic journey through Peru on Abercrombie & Kent’s...