SO/ Maldives via Luxury Escapes
Whether you’re dreaming of beachside villa views and free-flowing drinks, cosmopolitan cultural and culinary experiences or unique natural wonders like the Northern Lights, you’ll find Luxury Escapes deals that cater to all kinds of travellers and all kinds of seasons. The travel company has a reputation for luxe offerings and VIP inclusions at top-rated resorts, hotels, cruises and tours – including flight and accommodation packages that can be very tempting to book on the spot.
Especially now that Luxury Escapes offers direct flights from Australia to the Maldives. If this ultra-premium island destination is on your wishlist, you could fly direct from Melbourne to Malé with Luxury Escapes and Maldivian Airlines in less than 12 hours, compared to the typical 15-20 it would take with other airlines that have at least one stopover.
Then there are the Luxury Escapes deals for the Maldives, including up to 48 per cent off a five-night stay and flight deal at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa including return flights for two, breakfast, lunch dinner and drinks, complimentary yoga classes amd a late checkout for $10,596. Or the all-inclusive five nights and flight package for Meyyafushi Maldives from $9198 (valued up to $26,419).
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GT’s top Luxury Escapes Deals 2026
- Best deal for a Maldives direct flight and luxe stay: save up to 48% at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
- Best deals for Bali Bliss: Save up to 62% at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
- Best for a luxury Fiji escape: Save up to 26% at the Matamanoa Island Resort
- Best deal for a UK stay: Save up to 54% at Ellen Kensington
- Best Luxury Escapes deal in Europe: Save up to 66% at Les Jardins du Marais, Paris
- Best deal for an Australian capital city stay: Save up to 64% at Paradox Sydney
- Best deal for a regional Australia stay: Save up to 61% at Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Mornington Peninsula
So, from over-water villas in the Maldives to grand tours through Europe, Asia and Australia, here are our top picks of Luxury Escapes deals to cover all vacationing styles. Plus details of valuable inclusions and how much you’re potentially saving.
Gourmet Traveller tip: Here, we’ve listed the price and values for standard Luxury Escapes customers. But you can get even more value as a LuxPlus+ member, including further savings and exclusive deals, with these prices highlighted on Luxury Escapes. Membership costs $249 per year with a one-off $500 joining fee – but right now the joining fee is waived if you book a LuxPlus+ offer when joining.
Best Luxury Escapes deals for the Maldives
Our top pick: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Five nights & flights from $10,598 (valued up to $19,117)
Bask in the Maldivian sun and your own slice of beach with this package, which includes return flights to Malé, return speedboat transfers, daily breakfast and lunch, a nightly three-course dinner, unlimited daily premium free-flow drinks and complimentary yoga classes. The inclusion is valid for two guests.
Key details:
- Travel dates: Valid for travel from January 11 until October 31, 2027.
- Flight details: All direct flights are Luxury Escapes Private Charter flights operated by Maldivian. Flights are subject to government and regulatory approvals.
- Green tax: A US$12 green tax per person, per day applies, payable directly to the hotel. This is fairly standard across the Maldives.
- Cancellation: Luxury Escapes has a “7-day Change of Mind Guarantee”, with a full refund for your booking in this timeframe as long as the check-in date is more than 14 days later. But if you need to cancel after that, you can do so up to 21 days before your check-in date for a fee.
- Date changes: You can change the dates of your booking once through your account, up to 21 days before the check-in date. But it’s subject to availability and fees may apply.
Luxury Escapes Bali deals
Our top pick: The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Five nights from $2599 (valued up to $7013)
This best-selling Luxury Escapes deal is all about beachfront opulence. This includes daily breakfast, lunch or dinner, a nightly cocktail, a 60-minute therapeutic massage and daily access to Jalak Family Club. Additionally, enjoy five nights and flights from $3701.
Key details:
- Travel dates: Valid for travel from September 10, 2026 until December 27, 2027
- Cancellation: Luxury Escapes has a “7-day Change of Mind Guarantee”, with a full refund for your booking in this timeframe as long as the check-in date is more than 14 days later. But if you need to cancel after that, you can do so up to 21 days before your check-in date for a fee.
- Date changes: You can change the dates of your booking once through your account, up to 45 days before the check-in date. But it’s subject to availability and fees may apply.
Luxury Escapes Fiji deals
Our top pick: Matamanoa Island Resort
Five nights from $4093 (valued up to $5572)
This adults-only package includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, a traditional foot massage and a guaranteed upgrade from Island Room to Beachfront Pool Bure.
Key details:
- Travel dates: This deal is for travel between October 23, 2026 until May 31, 2027
- Inclusions: The inclusions for this Luxury Escapes deal are valid at the time of purchase, so enter the dates for your stay to get accurate details. and Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify the price.
- Airport transfers: Any airport transfers included in your deal require booking 24 hours prior to arrival with property reservations.
- Cancellation: Luxury Escapes has a “7-day Change of Mind Guarantee”, with a full refund for your booking in this timeframe as long as the check-in date is more than 14 days later. But if you need to cancel after that, you can do so up to 21 days before your check-in date for a fee.
- Date changes: You can change the dates of your booking once through your account, up to 21 days before the check-in date. But it’s subject to availability and fees may apply.
Best Luxury Escapes deals for the UK in 2026
Luxury Escapes has a selection of deals across the UK, but I’ve found that you often need to enter your travel dates to get details of the savings, packages and value on offer. So here, I’ve included an edit of deals to give you an idea of the value available in 2026.
Luxe London escapes
These luxe deals take the grandeur of staying in a luxury hotel in London to new heights.
- Ellen Kensington – Two nights from $519 (save up to 54%)
- Raffles London at the OWO – Two nights from $3099 (valued up to $5277)
- The Clermont London, Victoria – Two nights from $828 (valued up to $920)
See our favourite London hotels and Airbnbs here
Best Luxury Escapes deals for Europe in 2026
Whether you’re jet-setting around the continent or soaking up the culture of a city, these Luxury Escapes deals provide the style and comfort we’ve found ourselves craving after a day of exploring.
Portugal
- Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel, a Lisbon Heritage Collection– A boutique escape in Lisbon with daily breakfast and museum entries. Two nights from $439 (save up to 64%)
- Torel Avantgarde – An award-winning luxury hotel in Porto. Two nights from $479 (save up to 65%)
See our favourite hotels in Lisbon here
Paris, France
- Les Jardins du Marais – A boutique stay in Paris’s chic 14th arrondissement. Two nights from $529 (save up to 66%)
- L’Hôtel du Collectionneur – A glamorous stay in Paris near Arc de Triomphe where one child stays free. Two nights from $1149 (save up to 52%)
See our favourite luxury Paris hotels and Airbnbs here
Barcelona, Spain
- Hotel Ohla Barcelona – An trendy stay with a Michelin-Starred restaurant. Two nights from $799 (valued up to $1590)
- H10 Art Gallery – A boutique art hotel with daily breakfast and a rooftop pool. Two nights from $459 (save up to 66%)
Best Luxury Escapes Australia deals in 2026
While holidaying abroad provides you something to write home about, taking a break on home soil offers its own local beauties. Whether you’re chasing rays in the sunshine state, going west or heading south, we’ve rounded up our top picks for luxury holiday deals across Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as Tasmania and Queensland – including up to 54 per cent off a luxe stay on the Gold Coast.
Melbourne and Victoria’s surrounds Luxury Escapes deals
- Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne – two nights from $499 (save up to 60%)
- Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Mornington Peninsula – two nights from $449 (save up to 61%)
Sydney Luxury Escapes deals
- Paradox Sydney – two nights from $599 (save up to 64%)
Adelaide Luxury Escapes deals
- Hotel Alba Adelaide – two nights from $349 (save up to 55%)
- Little National Hotel Adelaide – two nights from $449 (save up to 52%)
- InterContinental Adelaide by IHG – two nights from $549 (save up to 42%)
Queensland Luxury Escapes deals
- Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort – three nights from $639 (save up to 48%)
- Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas – three nights from $499 (save up to 59%)
- Esprit Holidays – five nights from $1549 (save up to 47%)
Tasmania Luxury Escapes deals
- Maylands Lodge – two nights from $399 (save up to 51%)
- Iron Creek Bay Estate – two nights from $399 (save up to 51%)
Four tips to make the most of Luxury Escapes deals
- Book when you find a deal you want: A lot of Luxury Escapes deals are only available for a limited time. I learned this the hard way when considering a luxe Bali getaway – it was gone two days later. But deals are added frequently, so it’s worth checking the site or signing up to the mailing list.
- Check for the ‘Buy now, choose dates later’ option: This gives you a way to lock-in the deal without committing to the exact dates, which can be ideal if you’re planning a trip but want to also get the best flight prices.
- Enter travel dates to find more deals: Another way to find more value with Luxury Escapes is to choose when you want to stay, then view the offers available for that time.
- Join the Société loyalty program: This free program lets you earn and use points with Luxury Escapes. Similar to frequent flyer programs, you also earn Status Credits that can help you reach higher membership tiers and even more perks. If you’re new to Luxury Escapes, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Société. If you’ve been a member for a while, you can opt-in for free and start building up points and perks for each stay or deal you book.
Frequently asked questions
Do Luxury Escapes have sales?
Yes, Luxury Escapes runs sales, promotions and other deals throughout the year, including some of the major sale periods such as Black Friday and Boxing Day. But I’ve also found great deals at other times – recently Luxury Escapes was promoting hotel and flight deals to Bali with a Garuda airlines sale that offered huge savings. And some of the packages to the Maldives were at incredible prices when Luxury Escapes first announced its direct flight offering. You can subscribe for Luxury Escapes emails to get the latest offers – or check back here for an updated edit of Gourmet Traveller top picks.
How much is the Luxury Escapes membership?
Luxury Escapes LuxPlus+ membership has an annual cost of $249, as well as a one-off $500 joining fee that may be waived if you book a LuxPlus package when you join. You can also sign up to Luxury Escapes as a standard member for free and get access to exclusive pricing and packages, as well as the Société rewards program
What is the best time of year for a luxury escape?
The short and sweet answer is: any time of year. The best time depends on what type of escape you want, where you want to go and when it fits with your schedule. So it can help to decide if you want warm, cold or mild weather, beaches, mountains, cities or a bit of everything, and how long a flight you want to take. It’s also a good idea to think about if you want to be around crowds or somewhere quiet – if it’s the former, peak season for your destination could be right, but if it’s the latter you might want to plan around school holidays and other major events to find the best time.
Does Luxury Escapes have last minute deals?
Luxury Escapes typically offers limited-time deals rather than specific last-minute discounts. But the promotions can suit spontaneous travel plans, and you can include your dates when searching for accommodation or package deals that fit your plans. You can also get a Luxury Escapes offer now and add your dates later if you want to lock in a great price. Just check the date restrictions and other details when adding the deal to cart.
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