Renae Leith-Manos, Global Travel Journalist and Hotel Guru. Unveiling Extraordinary Luxury.
With over 20 years of globe-trotting experience reviewing luxury hotels, restaurants and beauty, Renae’s expertise shines brightest in South East Asia and Europe. Her website has been named in the top 50 luxury sites in the world.
Renae’s passion lies in uncovering what makes a destination, luxury hotels or brand truly exceptional. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a world-renowned wellness resort, Renae curates only the best honest insights for her audience and brand partners.
As a recognised luxury travel commentator, Renae’s reach extends far and wide. She is the founder of Renae’s World and a sought-after consultant, regularly speaking at hospitality industry events across South East Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Her hit podcast and YouTube series, Where2FromHere, has engaged over 2 million viewers, bringing stories from the world’s top hoteliers, designers, and industry leaders directly to her audience.
Through Luxury Hotel Consulting, she trains butlers, front-of-house personnel, and even general managers globally, ensuring properties deliver world-class service, media engagement, and people-focused excellence.
With an extensive international black book of contacts and a discerning eye for detail, Renae brings unparalleled insight and access to the luxury travel industry.
Her career has taken her from the cobbled streets of Paris to the secluded shores of Sumba, offering in-depth reviews and commentary shaped by years of firsthand experience.
Whether she’s dining in Michelin-starred restaurants, exploring wellness retreats, or consulting with five-star hotel brands, Renae shares it all with her loyal, well-travelled audience.
Her editorial focus includes South East Asia, the UK, France, Italy, Greece, and Australia—destinations especially sought after by Australian travellers.
With professional experience spanning newspapers, magazines, and television, Renae seamlessly combines storytelling, substance, and a passion for style, delivering trusted recommendations and inspiring stories each month to thousands of readers and viewers.
If you’re passionate about luxury hotels, global dining, wellness, beauty, or ageless living, you’ve come to the right place. Through her podcast articles, reviews, and video content, Renae offers insider access to luxury experiences across the globe.
If luxury hotels, global dining, wellness, beauty, and ageless living ignite your curiosity, you’re in the right place. Through podcast episodes, long-form reviews, and behind-the-scenes video content, Renae offers exclusive insight and insider access to extraordinary travel worldwide. With more than 250,000 followers across her platforms, her audience comprises luxury travellers, hotel professionals, brand founders, and design-conscious readers seeking their next unforgettable escape.
@Where2FromHere – The YouTube Show
Renae’s popular YouTube podcast series, Where2FromHere, has attracted over 2 million views and features conversations with global leaders in luxury. From hotel owners and General Managers to chefs, designers and sustainability experts, the show uncovers the trends shaping the future of luxury travel—from design innovation and celebrity culture to wellness and tech.
Guests have joined from around the globe, including South East Asia, Japan, the UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and South America. Together, they provide a rare look inside the evolving world of five-star travel.
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