escape to luxury

Cossies Beach has been named Australia's best beach by Tourism Australia's Aquatic and Coastal Ambassador and 'beach expert' Brad Farmer for the 2017 list detailing the country's most stunning beaches.

Crisp nights, cosy fires, good food, great wine and exceptional company – we love Autumn! Although, if you're like us (based in Brisbane) we haven't seen much of autumn yet, but we are looking forward to it's arrival asap.

As we head into the next quarter of 2016, it's time to reflect on all our new and noteworthy additions that our team have been busily curating for you. From hipster hideaways in Newcastle, slinky hotels in Sydney to absolute luxury in Byron Bay, we've found plenty of unique getaways to surprise and delight even the most discerning of travellers.

Port Stephens on the New South Wales North Coast is a bluewater paradise and considered the dolphin capital of Australia, with over 140 bottlenose calling “the Bay” home. While you may be lured to the Bay for endless pristine beaches, don’t be fooled by this peaceful playground, it also has plenty of activities for the adventure seeker.

It’s a new month, a new financial year and time for new goals – travel goals that is! Midyear is a great time to take stock of what you want to achieve this year and where you want to go.  If you’ve been working hard, take time for a romantic getaway with your partner or book a holiday with the family.

Here at alluxia, we independently verify the properties listed for their quality and inspect the properties to ensure our handpicked collection is the best of the best in each region of Australia for you. That’s why we recently won the Most Trusted Hospitality and Leisure provider in 2015. 

Sydney is blessed with loads of dreamy destinations within easy reach of the city, ideal for a romantic escape of group getaway.

We’ve handpicked ten great escapes just for you.

What could be more Australian than a summer beach holiday?  While many may have fond memories of hot cars, long drives & eye spy back then it was much about the journey as the destination.  Now, architect designed homes & designer furnishings reign supreme as you shake off the sand from a days beach adventure and retire to your designer digs.