LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
FOILONE PEGASUS
Is Foilone’s Pegasus a boat? Or is it actually a futuristic flying carpet that’s swapped tassels for carbon fibre?
This sleek, single-seater hydrofoil hovers above the water once you hit around 10 knots, making waves something you glide over rather than smash through. The result is a ride so smooth you’ll forget seasickness was ever a thing (that’s if you can get the hang of driving it).
Control comes via handlebars and a pressure-sensitive foot pedal, which makes steering a breeze. Lean in, press down, and Pegasus responds instantly, like it knows what you’re thinking before you do. It’s playful and intuitive.
Powering this aquatic magic trick is an electric motor backed by Torqeedo batteries, giving you a couple of hours of silent, guilt-free fun at cruising speeds of around 18–20 knots. Push it harder and you’ll flirt with 30 knots, all while leaving zero smoke trails behind.
Oh, and did we mention it already snagged the 2025 Production Motor Boat of the Year award? Not bad for something that looks like it belongs in a Bond film. You’re not quite boating in this thing, you’re levitating. But it comes at a hefty price.
FROM AU$215,000
VIETNAM AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS
I’m on a Vietnam Airlines business-class flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, and oh, the glory of this seat.
It’s a lie-flat pod that, although it’s a day flight, I just know I’ll have a little nap in later. The pod also has direct aisle access so I don’t have to do an awkward penguin shuffle over the guy in 4G.
I’ve got a touchscreen entertainment system, a reading light, USB ports, and peace, plus a foot cubby that’s super roomy, at my disposal. I’ve just finished pushing all the buttons and moving all the levers when a cabin attendant asks me if I want orange juice or champagne. I go for the latter, obvs.
And the meal service is like dining at cloud nine: multi-course goodies with both Vietnamese and Western choices (I picked the hoisin duck), proper cutlery, a tablecloth, and even salt and pepper shakers. Absolutely no plastic trays or tin foil to be seen.
Oh, and the amenity kit is full of useful things. It’s basically a travel spa in a snazzy little bag; eye mask, lip balm, lotion, slippers, dental kit, the works. I don’t ever want to go back to economy (please don’t make me).
I’m about 5 hours in when I decide to take that nap and it’s without a doubt, the best thing I’ve experienced at 33,000 feet. I usually hate flying, but this, I could get used to this.
FROM AU$5,459 ONE WAY
DJI
Travelling with a camera drone used to mean sacrificing half your luggage space or pretending you knew what “ISO range” meant.
The new DJI Mini 5 Pro fixes that; it’s palm-sized, featherlight, and somehow still packs a 1-inch sensor that makes your travel shots look like they belong in a BBC documentary.
With 4K/60fps HDR video, nightscape omnidirectional sensing (read: it won’t crash into a tree), and a gimbal that spins 225° for vertical or cinematic shots, it’s built for travellers who want pro-level footage without all the extra fiddling around.
You even get up to 36 minutes of flight time - or 52 if you go for the big battery - which is plenty of fire power to capture a waterfall, a volcano, and/or your buddy pretending not to be terrified of both.
Basically, it’s the perfect travel companion.
FROM AU$1,119
GODDESS RETREAT
Let’s be real, sometimes a holiday isn’t enough.
Sometimes you just need something with fewer cocktails and more actual soul searching. Goddess Retreats, the Bali-born pioneers of women-only escapes that have been giving stress the boot since 2003, thought the same.
At the Bali Goddess Retreat, expect a week of yoga, unlimited spa time (yes, unlimited), and the kind of cultural immersion that makes “souvenir shopping” look tragic by comparison.
And if you prefer something a little deeper, the Wellness Goddess Retreat is all about gentle detox, mindful movement, and hitting reset on your body and brain. Both retreats give you space to reconnect with yourself, surrounded by women who are there for the same reason (to feel bloody great again).
It isn’t a quick fix, but we reckon it’s something better. Think of it as swapping your to-do list for a why-not list. And trust us, “book Goddess Retreat” should be right at the top.
FROM AU$3,933
FLYKITT
Flying is fun. Except when it isn’t. When you land, you feel like you’ve aged a decade mid-air.
But there’s a product for that now. Flykitt is an all-in-one system that turns your travel fatigue into a thing of the past. Designed with input from Navy SEALs and fighter pilots, it’s your secret weapon for surviving long haul flights.
The kit includes custom supplements, blue light-blocking glasses, and a personalised app that guides you through your journey, syncing your circadian rhythm to your destination's time zone. So there’s no more arriving at your destination feeling like you've been hit by a boeing.
It’s patented first-day effectiveness means you'll feel refreshed and ready to tackle your trip from the moment you land (no falling asleep in your croque monsieur at 11am for you).
While it doesn’t exactly make flying a good time, the kit does make surviving the flight easier than you thought it ever could be, especially when you’re stuck in economy in-between the armrest hoarder and the snack marauder.
FROM AU$50
get in the know Your genes actually have a jet lag setting. Some people’s circadian rhythms reset faster than others - it’s in your DNA. So if you bounce back quickly, you’re genetically superior. Congrats.
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