What do you get when you cross Eastern European bath culture with Australian cuisine and Dutch design in one of Europe's most historic port cities? CENTURION finds out.

Nobody needs a holiday more than new parents, but travelling with Baby can be a logistical nightmare, and parting with her for more than five minutes is just not an option.

QT Sydney has the answer.

Considering the current Great Gatsby-inspired fervour for all things reminiscent of the 1920s, the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris, would have been hard-pressed to find a more fitting date for its second debut. Built in 1929 to the prevalent art deco tune of the era, the sumptuous lodge underwent a two-year, multimillion-euro restoration and will welcome guests once more today.

A cheetah rolls around on his back just after sunrise. A group of oryx antelopes quietly feed on dried grass. Giraffes stride through a grove. Sir Bani Yas Island, over half of which is occupied by the Arabian Wildlife Park, is an oasis off the coast of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With new hospitality options and flight connections, this leisure destination is now becoming even more attractive.

If you prefer walking a little on the wild side during holiday, then a newly opened retreat in the 50,000-acre Segera wildlife sanctuary in Kenya may be a more-than-tempting choice. A luxurious wilderness experience that remains in harmony with nature, Segera Retreat, located on the Laikipia Plateau, is a unique oasis for a tailor-made safari.