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National GeographicOct 17, 2026

Is This the Most Glamorous Way to Travel Through Italy?

A ride on the most glamorous train in the world certainly lives up to its reputation: with private butlers, Michelin-starred meals and the maximalist luxury of an onboard band.

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The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, Australiatrain journeys from Adelaide to Darwin
Rocky MountaineerPlaceVancouver, Canadatrain through western Canada's mountain scenery
Orient ExpressPlaceRome, Italyluxury sleeper train reborn many times since 1883
La Dolce Vita Orient ExpressPlaceRome, Italylaunched in 2025, mid-century Italian spin on sleeper train
Ostiense stationTrain stationRome, Italyboarding point for La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Tenuta Pian delle VigneSightMontalcino, Italyestate owned by Antinori winemaking family
Belmond Britannic ExplorerPlaceLondon, United Kingdomfirst luxury sleeper train in the UK, launched in 2025

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Lonely PlanetOct 15

Guide to Kangaroo Island

Visit Australia

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Remarkable RocksSightsurreal cluster of time-weathered granite boulders
Flinders Chase National ParkSightoccupies the island’s western tip
Cape du CouedicSightadmire its 1909 lighthouse
Admirals ArchSightmagnificent natural rock arch with fur seals
Kangaroo Island Wilderness TrailTrail5-day, 66km hike along dramatic sea cliffs
Kelly Hill Caves Conservation ParkSightsubterranean labyrinth of sinkholes and caverns
Seal Bay Conservation ParkSightview large colony of endangered Australian sea lions
Hanson Bay Wildlife SanctuarySightspot wild koalas
Ecopia RetreatHotelboutique ecolodge on a private wildlife sanctuary
Penneshaw Penguin CentreSightevening tour to spot little penguins
Kangaroo Island Marine AdventuresPlacedolphin-watching safari
Bay of ShoalsRestaurantwinery overlooking its namesake bay
False Cape WinesRestaurantwinery with outdoor terrace in the southeast
Dudley WinesRestaurantwinery perched high on a cliff near Penneshaw
Kangaroo Island SpiritsRestaurantlauded distillery hosts tastings and classes
Kangaroo Island BreweryRestaurantplace for a craft pint
Sunset Food and WineRestaurantKangaroo Island institution overlooking American Beach
TirageRestaurantsister venue in Kingscote
The Fig TreeRestaurantserves leisurely Mediterranean-style feasts
Springs RoadRestaurant
The Islander Estate VineyardsRestaurant
Pick and ShovelRestaurant
RitualRestaurant
Island BeehiveMarket
KI OystersRestaurant

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Lonely PlanetOct 15

The Ultimate 3 Days in Adelaide, South Australia

Make the most of a short break in Australia

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Mother VineBarwine lovers’ choice, South Australian drops
Adelaide Central MarketMarketundergoing its biggest transformation in generations
Art Gallery of South AustraliaGallerycolonial, contemporary works, and major European pieces
South Australian MuseumMuseumone of Australia’s largest Aboriginal cultural collections
Restaurant BotanicRestaurantAustralian-forward dishes, decadent degustation
Treehouse Hotel AdelaideHotelfirst Australian property, opening in early 2027
Oval HotelHotelparkland-facing rooms built into Adelaide Oval
Largs Pier HotelPub1882 waterfront pub with heritage suites
Market St CafeCafétempting pastries, good for coffee
Les Deux CoqsRestaurantbuttery French pastries, good for grab-and-go
The Big TableRestaurantslinging big brekkies and thick-cut toast
Golden BoyPubThai favorite with a "Tuk Tuk" tasting menu
Rundle StreetNeighborhoodboutique-lined laneways with independent stores
Adelaide Botanic GardenGardengrounds for roaming and soaking up the sun
National Wine CentreSightcelebrates 25th anniversary with seasonal sunset tasting
AfricolaRestaurantpleasantly raucous dinner jaunt, African-inspired
ÔngRestaurantViet-inspired share plates on Rundle Street
Daughter in LawRestaurantcontemporary curries, "Balls of Happiness"
NOLA AdelaideRestaurantwhiskey and old-school cocktails with New Orleans tilt
Peter Rabbit CafeCaféinventive all-day breakfast menu, shady courtyard
JamFactoryArts centrestudio-made ceramics and sculptures, glassblowing demo
Naomi MurrellPlace
Utopian CreationsPlace
Shop PondPlace
YanethPlace

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Lonely PlanetOct 15

How to Plan a Wine Vacation in South Australia

South Australia

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Penfolds Magill EstateRestaurantAdelaide, Australiaprestigious winery founded in 1844
Mother VineBarAdelaide, AustraliaMothervine is a wine bar situated in Adelaide…
Adelaide Central MarketMarketAdelaide, Australiarich array of fresh produce
Art Gallery of South AustraliaGalleryAdelaide, AustraliaIt is the most significant visual arts museum in the Australian state of South Australia.
South Australian MuseumMuseumAdelaide, AustraliaIt occupies a complex of buildings on North Terrace in the cultural precinct of the Adelaide Parklands.
Restaurant BotanicRestaurantAdelaide, Australiaserves wine-paired degustation in Botanic Gardens
EsmayRestaurantAdelaide, Australiaseven-course meal might include crumbed kangaroo tail
Anchovy BanditRestaurantAdelaide, Australiahandmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas
Soi 38RestaurantAdelaide, Australiafiery regional Thai
Parwana KitchenRestaurantAdelaide, Australiacomforting Afghan cuisine
Mayfair HotelHotelAdelaide, Australiaart deco glamour
Kimpton Mayfair HotelHotelAdelaide, Australiasoon to be reborn
Little NationalHotelAdelaide, Australiasleek modernism
Hotel Indigo Adelaide MarketsHotelAdelaide, Australiacolor-popping decor
Franklin HotelPubAdelaide, Australiaseven industrial-chic rooms above a lively pub
Shaw + SmithRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiamakes one of Australia’s finest chardonnays
Bird in HandRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiatasting includes sparkling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, syrah
Hahndorf HillRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiapioneering work with Austrian varietals
Cobbs Hill EstateRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiamakes a mean sparkling
SidewoodRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiainteractive tastings include a dealcoholized wine flight
LVN RestaurantRestaurantAdelaide Hills, Australiaseven- to 10-course tasting menu
La BuvetteBarAdelaide, Australia
Nearly a BarBarAdelaide, Australia

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

The Best Train Trips in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The world’s most swoon-worthy train trips, from the rugged Peruvian highlands to the romantic Canadian Rockies.

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Napa Valley Wine TrainAttractionNapa, United StatesTravels between downtown Napa and St. Helena
The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, AustraliaRuns through the heart of the Australian continent
Jungfrau RailwayPlaceJungfraujoch, SwitzerlandHighest rail station in Europe, perched at 11,332 feet
The Golden Eagle Silk Road ExpressPlaceAlmaty, KazakhstanRoute through Central Asia, iconic trade route
Indian PacificRestaurantSydney, AustraliaCrosses Australia horizontally, four days, three nights
Bernina ExpressPlaceChur, SwitzerlandClimbs through Swiss Alps to Tirano, Italy
Canyon SpiritPlaceGlenwood Springs, United StatesJourney through American West's spectacular terrain
The CanadianNeighborhoodToronto, CanadaCrosses Canada from Toronto to Vancouver
The Vietage by AnantaraPlaceDa Nang, VietnamLuxury railway carriage connects Da Nang with Quy Nhon
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond TrainPlaceEdinburgh, United KingdomCircumnavigates the heart of the Scottish Highlands
Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond TrainPlaceSingaporeResumed service between Singapore and Malaysia
Vietnam Central Heritage ConnectionPlaceHue, VietnamConnects the historic cities of Hue and Da Nang
British Pullman, A Belmond TrainPlaceLondon, United KingdomJourney through the bucolic British countryside
Glacier ExpressPlaceZermatt, SwitzerlandConnects Zermatt and Saint Moritz
Hiram Bingham, A Belmond TrainPlacePoroy, PeruConnects Poroy to Machu Picchu
Andean ExplorerPlaceArequipa, PeruTransports passengers between Arequipa and Cusco
Danube ExpressPlaceIstanbul, TurkeyUnlocks approach to Southern and Eastern Europe
Rocky MountaineerPlaceVancouver, CanadaTraverse dramatic scenery between Vancouver and Banff
Rovos RailTrain stationPretoria, South AfricaExtravagant train traveling throughout Africa

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 21

12 Wine Hotels Around the World Where You Can Sip, Sleep, and Stomp Grapes

The best wine hotels don’t just pour local bottles—they immerse guests in the people, places, and traditions behind them.

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The Vines Resort & SpaHotelUco Valley, ArgentinaOffers harvest immersion, hands-on winemaking, Andes setting.
Les Sources de CaudalieHotelMartillac, FranceThis Bordeaux hotel has all the essentials for a relaxed countryside getaway.
La Grand’VigneRestaurantMartillac, FranceTwo-Michelin-starred dining with wine pairings.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa ValleyHotelCalistoga, United StatesBuilt around a working winery with vineyard-front rooms.
Elusa WineryPlaceCalistoga, United StatesWinery located steps from guest rooms.
AuroRestaurantCalistoga, United StatesOn-site restaurant with Michelin star and tasting menus.
Rosewood Castiglion del BoscoHotelMontalcino, ItalyExperience luxury at Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel in Tuscany, nestled within one of Italy’s oldest and…
Mont RochelleHotelFranschhoek, South AfricaIntimate hotel with vineyard suites and estate-grown wine.
Hotel Marqués de RiscalAttractionElciego, SpainContemporary hotel with Frank Gehry architecture.
Royal Champagne Hotel & SpaHotelChampillon, FranceOverlooks Champagne's UNESCO World Heritage vineyard landscape.
Tivoli Kopke Porto GaiaHotelPorto Gaia, PortugalVisit one of the best hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia, located close to Douro riverfront.
The Wine House Hotel at Quinta da PachecaHotelPorto Gaia, Portugal
Songtsam Lodge CizhongHotelCizhong, China
El Cielo Resort & WineryHotelValle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Vazisubani EstateHotelVazisubani, Georgia

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Lonely PlanetAug 17

Sydney to Perth by train: What to expect on one of the world’s longest train trips

The Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth is one of the world

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Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceVenice, ItalyHollywood actress Anna Kendrick featured in an Instagram Reel
Indian Pacific train journeyPlaceSydney, AustraliaAustralia's southern hemisphere version of the Orient Express
Nullarbor PlainSightCeduna, Australia200,000 sq km flat, nearly treeless plain, a rite of passage
HahndorfBarAdelaide Hills, AustraliaCute German town with a winery and meal with live entertainment
The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, AustraliaTrain expedition with full-day excursions in Alice Springs

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Atlas ObscuraJul 27

The Big Kangaroo (Rooey II) in Nullarbor, Australia

Towering high beside the Border Village Roadhouse, situated on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain is Rooey II. This large kangaroo sculpture is one of many 'Big Things', found around Australia as something of an unofficial national tradition. Rooey II sits in South Australia, only metres away from the Western Australia border. It holds a tub of Vegemite, a savoury spread popular with local Austral…

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Rooey IIPublic artworkLarge kangaroo sculpture holding a tub of Vegemite.
Border Village RoadhouseRestaurantYou can't miss our big ugly kangaroo out front.

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The New York TimesJan 22

‘Remarkable Rocks’ and a Koala Named Larry: Adventures on an Australian Island

Kangaroo Island, with its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and many animals, draws a repeat visitor wary about increased development and the island’s recovery from the 2020 wildfires.

Condé Nast TravelerDec 25, 2025

In Australia's Clare Valley, a New 6-Day Trail Connects Historic Vineyards, Luxury Cottages, and Wild Lavender Fields

In South Australia, fresh initiatives and openings are creating a new top wine destination.

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Wine & Wilderness TrailTrailSix-day, 62-mile trail finalized in 2024
SkillogaleeRestaurantHistoric vineyard with cottages and a newly imagined house
Stillhouse at Clare Valley DistilleryHotelLuxury cottage that sleeps eight
Taylors WinesPlaceWinery offering behind-the-scenes tours and river walks
Sevenhill CellarsPlaceRegion's first winery, established in the 19th century
Mount Horrocks WinesPlaceTasting room converted from a defunct railway station
WendoureePlaceLegendary for its inaccessibility and beautiful Shiraz
Bush deVineRestaurantOn-site restaurant of Pauletts winery
Kilikanoon WinesPlaceWinery with vineyard views
WatervaleHotelRegion's oldest hotel with a former jail private dining room
Pauletts winerySightWinery with on-site restaurant Bush deVine
Spring Gully Conservation ParkPlace
PaulettsPlace

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