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Julia Naughton

Julia Naughton

Head of Life - Culture, Lifestyle and Travel

Julia Naughton is the Head of Life - Culture, Lifestyle and TravelConnect via X or email.

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is built around a century-old Sompong tree.

Mistakes are forgotten and wishes realised at this luxe Thai hotel

Forget ‘Instagrammable’: travel for the rich is a holistic endeavour where a holiday becomes the springboard to your best self.

  • Julia Naughton
The hotel’s famous pool – lined with super-sized statues of Balinese women harvesting rice – is by far the most popular swimming spot among guests.

This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here

For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.

  • Julia Naughton
The hotel’s sky-high pool.

Not the ‘Paris end’ but Ritz-Carlton fits right in to Australia’s chicest city

A sky-level infinity pool, an enchanting dining experience and impeccable service – Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel has it all.

  • Julia Naughton