Editor’s Letter

Katie Goss Editor

Luxury means different things to different people. For some, it’s fine linen and a glass of Bollinger. For others, it’s time. Time to slow down, to reconnect, to breathe. In this issue of Journey Beyond magazine, we explore how luxury isn’t just about what’s provided, but how it makes you feel. For many of us, it’s found in the rare experiences we don’t get to enjoy every day, like dining at a chef-hatted restaurant or sleeping in a luxurious train suite. On page 46 we take you inside the highly anticipated Aurora Australis suites: an exceptional new class of train travel never before seen in Australia.

We spoke with Woods Bagot principal and interior designer, Rosina Di Maria, about what luxury means in an Australian context and the intricacies of bringing Journey Beyond’s vision for the exclusive suites to life.

For those who, like me, feel a pull toward wildlife experiences, Monarto Safari Resort might just be your dream escape. Think African-style game drives, just 60 minutes from Adelaide, and sophisticated accommodation that puts you right in the heart of it all – minus the jet lag. We explore this new addition to Journey Beyond’s growing portfolio on page 28.

And if, like many, you’ve been chasing the elusive art of the reset, you’ll find inspiration on page 22, where writer Catherine Best speaks with a psychologist about the rise of the JOMO (joy of missing out) travel trend. Whether it’s a barefoot walk from your Sal Salis tent to the shoreline, or the untamed beauty of Horizontal Falls, these are the kinds of journeys that remind us to breathe again. However you define luxury, whether it’s a glass of wine under the stars, the hush of a remote lodge, or simply having nowhere to be but here. Whatever form it takes, I hope you find a little of it in the pages.

On a day-trip, a short getaway or a long adventure? Share your #JourneyBeyond with us on Instagram – we love nothing more than gawking at travel pics.

Contributers

TATYANA LEONOV

Tatyana Leonov is a travel writer, editor, and storyteller whose work appears in Traveller, BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, Luxury Travel Magazine, to name a few. From trekking to Nepal’s Annapurna Base Camp to embracing the chaos of a Bollywood film set, her adventures fuel rich, immersive narratives. Read Tatyana’s feature on Arnhem Land’s artists at Injalak Art Centre on page 56. She also pens this issue’s Little Luxury regular found on page 20.

JONATHAN CAMI

Jonathan Camí is a Barcelona-born photographer, who specialises in portrait, landscape and travel. His work has featured in Vogue, The Australian, and Gourmet Traveller, collaborating with top-tier clients in editorial, advertising and commercial. Through his photos Jonathan’s goal is to evoke emotion and transport the viewer into the story. Be inspired by his Rugged Outback photo-essay on page 60.

CARLA GROSSETTI

Caral Grossetti’s journalism career is as varied as the subjects she writes about. From starting out as a cadet news reporter, Carla now specialises in feature writing on topics such as travel, food and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in publications including Australian Traveller, Escape, The Guardian Travel, and delicious. magazine. Carla introduces Beyond readers to Monarto Safari Resort on page 28 and writes this issue’s hotel feature Puttin’ on the Ritz on page 76.

SIMON WEBSTER

Simon Webster has been a journalist for more than 30 years, and has the wrinkles to prove it. After growing up in England he ended up in New South Wales, and has explored much of the stuff in between. He’s written for TNT Magazine to the Sydney Morning Herald, and his book, Daytripper: 52 Great Days Out in the Sydney Area, is considered a classic of the humorous 52 Sydney daytrips genre. Simon writes about travelling to the iconic Bathurst 1000 with Vintage Rail Journeys on page 52.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

In the spirit of reconciliation, Journey Beyond acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.