Aman unveils luxury at sea

So you are cashed up and like to relax in serious style?

Ultra-luxury resort operator Aman has just unveiled a series of inaugural yacht voyages.

Aman at Sea’s Amangati yacht will begin a season of five- to eight-night Mediterranean journeys from spring 2027 with bookings now open.

Many travellers will be familiar with the Aman brand and its ultra-luxe resorts.

The 180-metre Amangati is currently under construction. It will accommodate 94 guests in 47 suites, all with their own terrace.

Wellness will be an integral part of the yachting experience with the two-level Aman Spa housing eight ocean-facing treatment suites with private terraces and open-air whirlpool baths.

The vessel willl also features yoga, meditation, a fitness studio, medi spa and beauty lounge.

There are also open-air pools and sun decks.

Dining aboard Amangati will range from all-day Mediterranean to Japanese teppanyaki and the Aman Grill.

Additionally, in-suite dining will be available round the clock.

Onboard entertainment will includes The Jazz Club, the cinema and a youth lounge.

Finnair ready to fly to Melbourne

It will soon be possible to fly from Melbourne to Helsinki with Finnair. 

The Finnish flag carrier has unveiled plans to expand its long-haul network and start flights to Melbourne late in 2026. 

The route will be operated daily via Bangkok with an Airbus A350 aircraft.

The Melbourne route marks a completely new destination for Finnair and connects Australia directly to Finnair’s extensive network via Helsinki.

“We are very excited to introduce service to a new continent," said Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer at Finnair. 

"By connecting Helsinki and Melbourne, two cities on opposite sides of the world, we can offer a truly unique bridge between the northern and southern hemispheres. 

“We expect that this new route will appeal to travellers from Europe heading to Australia, as well as Australians exploring northern Europe and beyond.”

The flight is scheduled to depart from Helsinki shortly after midnight, arriving in Bangkok in the afternoon, and continuing to Melbourne after a brief stop, reaching Melbourne the following morning. 

On the return, flights will leave from Melbourne in the afternoon, with a stop in Bangkok in the evening, and land in Helsinki early the next day, aligning with Finnair’s first morning departures across Europe. 

The Melbourne flights will be available for booking on Finnair.com as of today, and the first flight is expected to be on October 25, 2026, subject to government approval.

In addition to Melbourne, Finnair’s network for 2026 comprises a total of 93 European destinations, 11 Asian destinations, seven North American destinations, including Toronto, which opens in summer 2026, and two destinations in the Middle East.