A NIGHT AT THE ZOO
The immersive new Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo offers guests a unique sleepover experience surrounded by Australian flora and fauna – and some pretty spectacular Sydney Harbour views. The elegant eco-retreat has 62 contemporary rooms and a stylish circular lounge area with sweeping zoo, bushland and harbour vistas. Me-Gal restaurant’s menu combines fresh local produce and native ingredients, adding to the quintessentially Australian luxury experience. Packages include sanctuary tours at dawn and dusk, zoo access, and up-close wildlife encounters. As guests wander through the eucalyptus trees, gazing at koalas, echidnas and wallabies, they can do so knowing their stay is helping to preserve Australia’s native animals – the retreat contributes essential funds to the Taronga Conservation Society Australia. taronga.org.au
BAYSIDE BEAUTY
A brisk boat ride from Bali’s southeast coast lies Nusa Lembongan, an idyllic island that happens to be home to the fourth Mandala. Places property from luxe hotel operator, M.Group. A portfolio of design-led residences in spectacular locations, the collection’s latest lodging is Mandala. The Bay, a
