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A new chapter for the Luxury Travel Gold List begins in 2027
About the Gold ListThe Gold List is Luxury Travel’s annual edit of 30 exceptional travel experiences from around the world, guided by our editorial coverage. Spanning distinctive hotels, resorts and lodges, boutique properties, wellbeing retreats and luxury cruise brands, the Gold List reflects the places and experiences we believe matter most to the modern luxury traveller right now.
In 2027, the Luxury Travel Gold List evolves into a considered annual selection of 30 exceptional travel experiences from around the world. Global, unranked and presented alphabetically, the Gold List is Luxury Travel’s annual editorial selection of the properties, retreats and cruise brands we believe represent some of the most compelling luxury travel experiences for our audience right now.
Once the 2027 Gold List is revealed, we want to hear from you. Readers will be invited to vote for their favourite experience in the Readers Choice competition from the annual Gold List during May and June 2027.
The Pillars of Gold listThree editorial pillars shape the Gold List and reflect the way Luxury Travel considers exceptional travel today.
Culture
Meaningful connection to destination, community, heritage, food, landscape and local life.
Design
Architecture, interiors and creative vision that enhance the experience and respond thoughtfully to place.
Wellbeing
Experiences that support rest, restoration and a richer sense of wellbeing.
Selection processCurated by Luxury Travel’s editorial team and top industry experts, the Gold List highlights the finest experiences in global luxury travel.
The Gold List is curated by Luxury Travel’s editorial team,informed by firsthand recommendations from a named Expert Panel of respected travel writers, editors and luxury travel advisors. Luxury Travel reviews these recommendations alongside our own editorial coverage, contributor knowledge and understanding of the global luxury travel landscape.
The final selection considers editorial distinction, service and overall experience, relevance to Australian luxury travellers and a considered balance of destinations and travel experiences.
The Gold List Honours
Alongside the annual Gold List, Luxury Travel will recognise standout selections through the Gold List Honours.
01.
Boutique Property of the Year
02.
Hotel of the Year (61+ rooms)
03.
Resort of the Year
04.
Wellbeing Property of the Year
05.
Luxury Expedition Cruise Brand of the Year
06.
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand of the Year
07.
Luxury River Cruise Brand of the Year
08.
Editor’s Choice
The Expert PanelThe Expert Panel brings recent firsthand travel experience and specialist knowledge into the Gold List. Panel members contribute recommendations across hotels and resorts, boutique properties, wellbeing travel, cruising and destinations around the world.
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Gold List News
Get in touchFind out more about how the Gold List is selected, the role of the Expert Panel, Gold List Honours and Readers’ Choice.
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