• News

    How to Spend a Weekend in Auckland: New Zealand's Foodie and Music Capital

    From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape.

  • Feature

    A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's Wild West Coast

    As rugged as its reputation suggests, Tassie's West Coast lives up to its persevering motto: "We find a way, or we make a way."

  • News

    Airbnb Is Now Letting You Book Hangouts with Megan Thee Stallion and Sabrina Carpenter, Plus Personal Chefs and Ramen-Making Sessions

    The accommodation-sharing platform has expanded its range, complete with spa treatments, exploring Notre Dame's restoration and pastry sessions with Chef Raphaelle Elbaz from The French Bastards bakery.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • 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."

  • News

    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

  • 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

    The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart

    For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • Guide

    The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

  • 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.

  • News

    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.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Latin America

    Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Europe

    Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Asia

    Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Africa

    Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You May Soon Be Allowed to Take Your Pet on Auckland Public Transport

    The council planning committee voted unanimously in support of the decision.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year

    The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza

    It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Waitakere Ranges Will Be Closed to the Public From Next Month

    In an effort to combat the devastating spread of kauri dieback.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

    Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five European Cities You Probably Didn't Know You Could Camp In

    Pitch your tent to get some nature with a big dose of city culture.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown

    Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Head South for This Epic Hot Air Balloon Festival

    It features five days of balloon related activities.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport

    In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.

  • Food & Drink

    A Foodie's Guide to Spain

    From acorn-fed Iberian ham to cave cheese and green-tinted white wine — here's what to eat when you visit the motherland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Extremely Rare Supermoon Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Week

    It's a super blue blood moon — or a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse, aka a blood moon, all at once.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline

    Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros

    The pop-up Finland hotel has its own ‘Hall of Faces’ and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month

    You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji

    It is being offered peak Mount Fuji-viewing season, however.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness

    As part of their focus on disconnecting, there's also no wifi and you're invited to lock away your smartphone.

  • Travel & Leisure

    One of the World's Steepest Railways Has Opened in Switzerland

    Soaring between snowy villages and scaling a height difference of 744 metres.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Macau

    From egg tarts to Portuguese ruins and highest bungy in the world — here's how to spend a whirlwind trip in Macau.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its Frosty New Artist-Created Rooms

    Featuring 35 one-of-a-kind rooms crafted by 36 artists from 17 countries.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2018

    This far north Queensland island beach has topped a list of 11,761.

  • Travel & Leisure
    CBD

    Hotel Grand Windsor

    From a spectacularly underwhelming hotel to a fully-fledged 5-star — this almost 100-year old heritage-listed property is one of Auckland's best boutique hotels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2018

    Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Ultra Lavish Italian Castle Now Doubles as a Hotel, Museum and Cooking School

    The former Norman fortress and 17th century palace also boasts a huge kitchen garden, and will host wine tastings in the future.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Staycation at AVANI Metropolis Auckland

    Finish off 2017 with an inner city escape.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Airline Will Only Fly to Art Events Around the World

    Meet the world's newest niche airline, from Chinese-American performer Qinmin Liu.

  • Food & Drink

    The Six Best Things to Do in Auckland After Payday

    Who needs financial security when you can fly a helicopter to a winery for lunch?

  • Travel & Leisure

    Lonely Planet Has Ranked New Zealand as the Fifth Best Country to Visit in 2018

    Give yourself a pat on the back, New Zealand.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Otago

    Otago Central Rail Trail

    Pedal your way through the South Island's culture and history.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

    It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

    The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan Just Launched an Unlimited Road Trip Pass for Visiting Travellers

    Tourists can now venture far and wide through the country's scenic rural sights for one flat price.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur

    Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Life-Sized Lego House Has Opened In Denmark

    The 12,000-square metre is shaped to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, and boasts 25 million pieces inside.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air France's New 'Rooftop Bar'-Like Airline Is Made for Millennials

    Joon won't be millennial pink, but it will have organic food, sneaker-clad staff and the vibe of a 'rooftop bar'.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Remote-Sensing Laser System Could Put an End to In-Flight Turbulence

    Focusing on the bumps and jumps that happen in clear skies, Boeing's new technology could make knocked knees and spilled drinks a thing of the past.

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