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    The Best Airbnbs That You Can Book to Experience the Alluring Grampians

    Spend your next weekend venturing through or relaxing in the breathtaking Grampians in regional Victoria.

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    Surprising Sights: Unexpected Ways to Level Up Your Next Family Holiday in Singapore

    From gamified go-karting and unlimited ice cream to a garden just for kids and a behind-the-scenes experience at Singapore Zoo.

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    Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Offering Free Flights Home From Japan and South Korea — and You've Got 72 Hours to Book

    Purchase a fare to Tokyo, Osaka or Seoul, and Jetstar will cover the leg home thanks to the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.

  • News

    Singapore's Hidden Gem: Everything to See and Eat in Katong-Joo Chiat

    Discover Singapore's Peranakan history at this colourful cultural hub.

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    The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

    From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

  • Feature

    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

  • Feature

    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

  • Feature

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • Feature

    Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

    Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

  • Feature

    A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

    "While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

  • Feature

    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • News

    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region

    Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

    Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to the Adelaide Hills

    This acclaimed wine region is home to a pizzeria in a 130-year-old church, a gin distillery, a historic German settlement and even a giant rocking horse — all just half an hour from Adelaide.

  • News

    The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

    Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

  • News

    Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

    Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

  • News

    The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand

    Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

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    The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling

    Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    This Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation

    A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Forget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter

    Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Australia Can Get You to Tokyo (and Back) For Less Than $700

    Check out the airline’s Hello Tokyo sale and snag a ticket to Japan for a ridiculously good price.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations in Japan For Pros and Rookies Alike

    Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Woodfordia Is Now Home to 20 Permanent Glamping Tents — and They'll Eventually Be Available Year-Round

    Glamping has arrived at the Woodford Folk Festival site's 500-acre parkland, complete with fixed ensuites and kitchens in each tent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: The Lindis Pods

    Get closer to New Zealand's epic landscapes without losing any of your creature comforts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Dandenong Ranges is Poised to Get a New Luxury Resort Set Within a Heritage-Listed Mansion

    The Great Gatsby-esque estate will bring a new dose of luxury to The Dandenongs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: The Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 80-Storey Hotel in Melbourne's CBD

    On track to open in March 2023, the towering hotel will boast a sky-high pool, 257 rooms, and a culinary offering led by Michael Greenlaw and Mark Best.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Big Pre-Christmas Flight Sale Is Slinging Airfares to Uluru From $89

    Whether you're keen to visit the Red Centre or the Top End, there's a cheap flight on offer — including fares to Darwin for under $150.

  • Travel & Leisure

    One Airbnb to Rule Them All: Hobbiton Is Opening for Overnight Stays for the First Time Ever

    Calling all 'Lord of the Rings' fans: you'll be able to slumber like you're in Middle-earth, then tuck into second breakfast and elevenses, at this most precious of Airbnb listings.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Latest Huge Sale Is Slinging $39 Domestic Flights and $175 International Fares

    Score discounted flights to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Bali and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Beachfront Pavilions at Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort

    Your own patch paradise awaits you at these adults-only accommodations, located on the shores of a private Whitsundays island.

  • Travel & Leisure
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    East Hotel

    A buzzy, warm contemporary boutique hotel in one of Canberra's best locations where go-to landmarks are just a leisurely stroll away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts in The Whitsundays

    Kids can be cute — but sometimes we need a holiday without the little ones running around.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Fiji's Best Islands to Hit up Next Time You're Seeking a Tropical Getaway

    From private islands turned into luxury resorts to hidden archipelagos surrounded by coral reefs teeming with turtles and tropical fish.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queenstown's Carlin Hotel Just Took Out Top Honours at the World Boutique Hotel Awards

    After only opening its doors seven months ago, the new "beyond five-star" hotel took out the top gong.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Sanctuary by Sirromet

    Drink plenty of good wine, get back in touch with nature, and then drink even more wine at this gorgeous glamping site in South East Queensland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Score $89 Flights to the Northern Territory Right Now (and Up to 25-Percent Off Holiday Experiences)

    Book yourself a discounted getaway to the Top End or Red Centre as part of this year's Black Friday deals.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Black Friday Sale Has Landed with Domestic Flights Starting From $39

    You've got four days to book in a bargain getaway, with discounted fares on offer to Cairns, Byron Bay, Hobart, Queenstown and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Doing a Black Friday Sale on 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Celebrate Black Friday with cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Queenstown.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay in Rooftop Cabins Surrounded by Tropical Gardens at QT's Gold Coast Hotel

    The Surfers Paradise hotel has converted a lower-level roof into an urban oasis — and you and your mates can even book out the whole place.

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW Will Soon Be Home to a New Boutique Hotel Inspired by 70s Surf Clubs From One of Ksubi's Founders

    Combining Aussie surf culture, fashion, music, hospitality and art, SEA SEA is slated to open in Crescent Head in 2023.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Hanging Gardens of Bali

    This multi-award winning resort is hidden in a remote valley surrounded by a rainforest and rice fields.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Luxury Hotel Brand St Regis Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast in 2027

    The swanky chain's Aussie debut will feature 185 guest rooms and suites, views over the ocean and hinterland, a sky bar, and a pool bar and lounge.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Flying in a Middle Seat Could Nab You Your Very Own Limited-Edition Virgin Bar Cart

    Fancy a disco-, day spa-, cinema- or sports-themed — and money-can't-buy — bar cart to use at home? Fly in everyone's least-favourite seat.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How Australia's Best Airbnb Nature Stay Is Brought to Life by Host Susie Aulich

    "Nature is the true host and our guests get to experience being connected to nature in a creative space."

  • Travel & Leisure

    "Sense of a Special Place": How Quentin Dempster Created Australia's Best Unique Airbnb Stay

    Spectacular views from every room combined with warm welcomes to visitors from around the world have seen this Table Cape-based property recognised as among Australia's most incomparable.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Experience the World's First Gin Heli-Tour and an Onsen Retreat on This Queenstown Trip

    Fly around this alpine region on a helicopter gin tasting tour and spoil yourself rotten at a spa retreat up in the mountains

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: San Domenico Palace, Where 'The White Lotus' Season Two Was Filmed

    Live 'The White Lotus' fantasy, rubbing shoulders with the rich and the famous.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Magical Moments and Heartfelt Hospitality: Why Carla Dawes Is Australia's Best Airbnb Host

    "I think wanting to give your guests the very best experience you can, in every way, is the making of a good Host."

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Gili Beach Resort

    These huge villas are set right on their own private beach, and are perfect for the whole family, a group of friends or a next-level solo retreat.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tasmanian Cuisine: A Study in Excess — and Restraint

    Tasmania’s food scene has the paddock-to-plate (or pint) movement down to a fine art. And for the local growers, producers and artisans working behind the scenes, it’s about more than minimising food miles.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: The Quintessential Experiences to Have This Season with a Beer in Hand

    Summer is for picnics, poolside shenanigans and sending out the working week with sky-high vibes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Misguided Guide to Los Angeles For Those Ready to Embrace Chaos

    A first-glance guide to the city of angels from gonzo travel writer and trouble-magnet Paul Manser.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Huge 48-Hour Jetstar Sale Is Offering Free Fares Home From Hawaii, Japan, Thailand and NZ

    Pay for your flight heading away, come home without paying a cent as part of the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin's New Middle Seat Lottery Is Giving Prizes to Folks Stuck in Everyone's Least-Favourite Spot

    For the next six months, sitting in the middle could score you cruises, AFL tickets, helicopter pub crawls, Cairns holidays, frequent flyer points and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Doing a Big Domestic and International Sale on 800,000-Plus Flights with Prices From $55

    It's time to make cheap getaway plans to Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Alice Springs, Fiji, Bali and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Berry View Hotel

    This gorgeous throwback in the heart of Berry will transport you to the swinging Sixties with plenty of space.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin and Qantas Have Announced a Heap of Pride Flights for Sydney WorldPride — Including From the US

    Virgin's Sydney-bound flights will depart from Perth, Adelaide and San Francisco for the first time, while Qantas will set off from Los Angeles.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Hosts with the Most: Here are the Winners of Australia's Airbnb Host Awards 2022

    These folks give luxury hotel concierges a run for their money.

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