Decorating a home so it actually feels like a holiday is harder than it sounds. Outdoor cushions fade after a single summer, indoor covers are not built to sit beside a pool, and plenty of so-called coastal prints end up looking like resort gift-shop leftovers rather than something you would choose for your own living room. Shoppers who want tropical colour that survives real use — sun, salt water, sunscreen, kids, the occasional spilled drink — usually have to compromise on either the pattern or the fabric.

Escape to Paradise is an Australian label built around that exact gap. Its tagline, "This feeling, wherever you go", sits alongside a line that sums up the whole catalogue: "Paradise was never meant to stay on holiday." The brand sells water-repellent cushion covers, swimwear, beach and cooler bags, jewellery and decor, and its site footer notes more than 15 years in business along with stockists in resorts and boutiques in Australia and overseas.

In this Escape To Paradise review, we take a closer look at what the brand actually sells, how the cushion and swimwear ranges are constructed, what everything costs in Australian dollars, and how the shipping, returns and wholesale terms published on the official site read for a shopper buying from the US or Europe.

What Is Escape To Paradise?

Escape to Paradise is a coastal lifestyle brand registered in Australia as Escape to Paradise Pty Ltd (ABN 56618666710), trading online at escapetoparadise.com.au. The About Us page tells the origin story through founder Sacha, who the brand says began in 1990 at the age of seven, selling handmade tropical flower decorations with a friend at a resort in Fiji. The site describes the label today as "a place where dreams can come true, where you can live the tropical lifestyle every day."

From that starting point it has grown into a business that sells both retail and wholesale. The About page says the range is carried by "prestigious destinations, resort areas and premier boutiques around Australia and the world", and that the company also produces custom designs for hospitality venues internationally. The design language is drawn from tropical destinations, which explains the naming convention running through the catalogue — bracelets called Viti Levu, Barbados and Seychelles, cushion prints called Naxos, Corfu and Sanctuary, swimwear prints called Isola Bella and Positano Sun.

The storefront is organised into six shopping categories — Swimwear, Cushion Covers, Cushion Inserts, Beach Bags, Jewellery and Decor — plus a Shop All view and a wholesale section. Customer contact is handled through an online form and the address admin@escapetoparadise.com.au.

What Makes Escape To Paradise Different?

The clearest difference is that this is not a swimwear brand that happens to sell a few cushions, or a homewares brand that added bikinis as an afterthought. The same print library runs across both sides of the catalogue, so a palm-tree cushion on an outdoor lounge and a beach bag on the sand can share a colourway. For anyone styling a holiday house, a pool area or a short-stay rental, that consistency is the practical selling point.

The second difference is construction. Cushion covers are described on product pages as double-sided prints with a water-repellent coating, positioned for "indoor or alfresco use" rather than indoor-only. That is unusual at this price level, where outdoor-rated fabric is normally a premium upsell.

Third is scale of choice. The cushion cover collection alone lists 489 products across three main sizes, piped and fringed trims and roughly 19 colour families, which is closer to a trade supplier's depth than a typical boutique's.

Cushion Covers: The Core Of The Range

Cushion covers are the category the brand is best known for, and the one with the most options. All covers are sold as covers only, in three main sizes: 35cm x 50cm (lumbar), 45cm x 45cm and 60cm x 60cm (European). Prints include the signature Palm Trees design in Black, Lagoon, Natural, Seafoam and Sage, plus gingham, Candy Stripe and destination-named ranges such as Naxos, Corfu, Bora Bora and Sanctuary.

With Piping

The Piping line is the tailored option: a double-sided digital print with a raised textured pattern and a piped edge trim. Pricing mostly runs $49.95 AUD for the 35cm x 50cm and 45cm x 45cm sizes and $59.95 AUD for the 60cm x 60cm, with a few 45cm x 45cm prints also listed at $59.95. Product descriptions note the water-repellent coating and easy care.

Coastal Fringe

The Coastal Fringe line swaps piping for a fringed trim on the same double-sided printed base. It runs $49.95 AUD in the smaller sizes, $59.95 AUD for most 60cm x 60cm prints, and up to $69.95 AUD for the Coastal Fringe Black in Palm Trees Black at 60cm x 60cm — the highest cushion cover price on the site. Sale and clearance prints appear regularly in the collection, with some discontinued colourways dropping to $24.98 AUD and clearance stock going as low as $4.98 AUD.

Cushion Inserts

Inserts are sold separately, which is worth budgeting for. Polyester inserts are $14.95 AUD in 35cm x 50cm and 45cm x 45cm and $19.95 AUD in 60cm x 60cm. Feather inserts cost considerably more at $49.95 AUD for 45cm x 45cm and $59.95 AUD for 60cm x 60cm. A cover plus a polyester insert therefore lands around $65–$80 AUD per finished cushion.

One caveat the brand publishes itself: because the designs are digitally printed, the FAQ page recommends using the cushions in shaded outdoor areas to preserve colour integrity. Water-resistant is not the same as UV-proof, and the site is upfront about that.

Swimwear: Bikinis, One-Pieces And Cover-Ups

The swimwear collection lists around 40 pieces, mostly sold as separates so tops and bottoms can be mixed by size, with a handful of matching sets at $49.95 AUD. Sizing is shown as XS through XL across the range, though XL is unavailable on a number of styles.

Bikini Tops And Bottoms

Tops and bottoms are priced at $29.95 AUD each. Styles include bandeau, ruched and triangle tie-side shapes in prints such as Tortoiseshell, Ribbed Ivory with shell straps, Kai, Gradient Blue, Gradient Purple, Embossed Green Shells, Cocos and Geo Palms Olive. Product descriptions state the tops are double lined with removable pads, while bottoms are described as double lined with a seamless front and reinforced back stitching.

One-Pieces

One-piece styles are priced at $49.95 AUD and include gold-ring detailing, cutout shapes and cross-back designs in prints such as Isola Bella, Positano Sun and La Dolce Vita.

Cover-Ups

Cover-ups are limited but priced accessibly: mesh skirts in Gradient Blue, Gradient Purple and Kai at $29.95 AUD, and an Off Shoulder Mesh Dress in Kai at $49.95 AUD — which sits at the top of the swim price range alongside the one-pieces and sets.

Product pages list a 94% polyester / 6% spandex composition and embed a swimwear sizing chart image, but no centimetre measurements are published as text, so anyone between sizes will want to email before ordering.

Beach Bags And Cooler Bags

The beach bags collection is simple and uniformly priced at $39.95 AUD. It splits into two formats:

• Striped Beach Bags — destination-named colourways including Sumatra, Jamaica, Bahamas, La Mer, La Dolce Vita and Lovely Lavender, measuring H 35cm x W 40cm x D 18cm.
• Large Cooler Bags — insulated styles measuring H 43cm x W 38cm x D 33cm in prints such as Cabana Palms Sage, Morocco, Check Palm Kale and Secret Garden.

At that price the cooler bags are the better-value half of the category, since both formats publish their dimensions but only the cooler bags add the cooling insulation and water-repellent outer fabric.

Jewellery And Jewellery Boxes

The jewellery section carries roughly 70 items and is the easiest entry point to the brand. Glass bracelets are $19.95 AUD each, again named after islands — Viti Levu, Crete, Isla Baru, Martinique, Aruba, Bali, Barbados, Seychelles, Hawaii, Madagascar and more.

Jewellery boxes are the other half of the category. Small corduroy boxes are $29.95 AUD in prints including Pink Shell, Orange Sun, Pink Pineapple and Teal Check Palm, with the Teal Palm at $39.95 AUD. Small velvet boxes are $29.95 AUD in Cherry, Swan, Green, Light Pink and Red, with some reduced to $14.98 AUD. Tweed boxes are currently discounted: small sizes at $14.98 AUD down from $29.95, and large sizes at $19.98 AUD down from $39.95.

Decor: Candles, Vases And Accents

The decor collection is small at 28 products, leaning neutral rather than tropical. Swirl and Arch candles are $19.95 AUD in scents including Lime Basil & Citrus, Sea Salt & Caramel, Cranberry and Orange Blossom. Vases span $9.98 AUD on clearance to $79.95 AUD and include ribbed layered glass, ribbed ceramic, hourglass and U-shaped designs, with the Ribbed Hourglass Vase-Large at the top of the range. Decorative accents such as the Tribal Shell Decor Stand at $24.98 AUD (down from $49.95) and Large Wood Beads at $14.98 AUD (down from $29.95) round out the category.

Custom Orders And Wholesale

Escape to Paradise runs a genuine trade arm alongside the retail store. The FAQ states there are production runs each month and that items can be customised, with 3–4 weeks allowed for manufacturing and delivery. For trade buyers, the FAQ outlines special pricing for retailers, a 25% discount for stylists and interior designers, up to 50% off on larger projects, and 30-day payment terms for approved stockists depending on store size and order history. The wholesale page itself simply directs enquiries to admin@escapetoparadise.com.au rather than publishing a formal application process.

Escape To Paradise Pricing

All prices on the site are in Australian dollars, which usually works in favour of US and European shoppers once converted. A summary of the published price bands:

• Bikini tops and bottoms: $29.95 AUD each; bikini sets and one-pieces: $49.95 AUD
• Mesh skirts: $29.95 AUD; Off Shoulder Mesh Dress: $49.95 AUD
• Cushion covers: $49.95–$69.95 AUD by size and trim, sale prints from $4.98 AUD
• Cushion inserts: $14.95–$19.95 AUD polyester, $49.95–$59.95 AUD feather
• Beach bags and cooler bags: $39.95 AUD
• Glass bracelets: $19.95 AUD; jewellery boxes: $14.98–$39.95 AUD
• Candles: $19.95 AUD; vases: $9.98–$79.95 AUD

One rule worth knowing before checkout: the FAQ states that only one discount code applies per order, so customers have to choose between a free shipping code and a percentage-off code rather than stacking both.

Shipping

The site advertises worldwide shipping, with rates calculated at checkout based on destination. A banner across the store offers free freight on orders over $100 AUD within Australia — note that this threshold is domestic only, so international orders pay calculated postage regardless of cart value.

Published delivery guidance is approximately 7 business days for standard delivery, with 1–2 days quoted for Australian metro areas. The terms of service are explicit that these are estimates: "All delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed", and the company states it is not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs processing or events outside its control. Title and risk of loss pass to the customer once the parcel is handed to the carrier, and the terms note that customs or import charges may apply — relevant for anyone ordering into the US, UK or EU, where duties and VAT are collected separately from the order total.

Returns And Faulty Items

The refund policy is the section most worth reading before you buy, because it is stricter than many online stores:

• Items must be returned in original, unused condition with all tags and packaging attached and in sellable condition.
• The policy states that store credits are issued rather than cash refunds, that credits are single-use, and that they are valid for one year.
• Shipping costs are non-refundable and the cost of return shipment is the customer's responsibility.
• Sale items cannot be returned. The policy reads: "We do not accept any return requests on SALE items purchased online. All sales are final. No exceptions."
• The company reserves the right to refuse any return merchandise "within reason".

Faulty goods are handled separately. Customers are asked to contact the team immediately with images and a detailed description, and the brand says it will work to resolve manufacturing errors or defects. There is no separate published product warranty beyond this defect process, and the policy page itself states no fixed returns window, although the site footer advertises "EASY 30-day RETURNS".

Sustainability And Giving Back

The About page states that the company donates a percentage of online sales to environmental nonprofits and wildlife conservation organisations, framing this as part of a commitment to "making the world a more beautiful place and looking after the environment." No third-party certification or audited figures are published alongside these claims, so they are best read as brand commitments rather than verified impact data.

Who Should Consider Escape To Paradise?

This brand suits a fairly specific shopper:

• Holiday-home and pool-area decorators who need a large, coordinated print library in indoor-outdoor fabric and want to buy several matching cushions at once.
• Short-stay and rental hosts wanting a consistent resort look without commissioning custom soft furnishings.
• Budget-conscious swimwear buyers who like mix-and-match separates at $29.95 AUD a piece and are comfortable with XS–XL sizing.
• Gift shoppers, where the $19.95 bracelets and discounted jewellery boxes do a lot of work.
• Trade buyers — stylists, interior designers and retailers — given the published trade discounts and monthly production runs.

It is less suited to shoppers who want centimetre-level size measurements published as text before buying swimwear, to anyone placing full-sun outdoor cushions, or to shoppers who want cash refunds and free returns as standard.

Is Escape To Paradise Worth It?

On price, the answer is broadly yes. Converted from Australian dollars, $29.95 for a lined bikini top with removable pads and $39.95 for an insulated cooler bag are competitive numbers, and a $49.95 water-repellent double-sided cushion cover undercuts most dedicated outdoor-fabric brands. The depth of the cushion range — three main sizes, piped and fringed trims, hundreds of prints — means a buyer can genuinely coordinate a whole space from one supplier, which is the part that is hard to replicate elsewhere at this price.

The trade-offs are administrative rather than about the products. Inserts are sold separately, so the true per-cushion cost is higher than the listed cover price. Free freight applies only inside Australia, so international orders carry real postage plus potential customs charges. And because the return policy issues store credit, excludes sale items entirely and puts return shipping on the customer, an overseas order is close to a final sale in practice. That pushes the smart approach toward ordering full-price items you are confident about, and treating sale prints as no-return purchases.

Final Verdict

Escape to Paradise delivers on a narrow promise very well: one coherent tropical aesthetic applied across cushions, swimwear, bags, jewellery and decor, at prices that stay mostly under $70 AUD. The cushion covers are the standout, with the water-repellent coating, double-sided printing and three-size structure giving them a clear practical edge over decorative-only alternatives, and the brand is honest enough to recommend shaded placement rather than overselling the fabric.

What holds it back for international shoppers is the fine print rather than the product. Shipping is worldwide but paid, delivery times are estimates only, customs costs sit with the buyer, and returns are store credit with sale items excluded. Read the FAQ and refund policy first, size carefully, and the brand is a strong pick for anyone who wants the holiday feeling to follow them home.

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