• Feature

    Wellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun

    If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.

  • News

    Palm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'

    Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.

  • News

    Sydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024

    Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.

  • News

    Now Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland

    With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.

  • 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'.

  • Guide

    The 13 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    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 and pillow menus await.

  • 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.

  • News

    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

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

  • Guide

    The Best Hotels in Sydney

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club

    This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024

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

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's How These Western Australian Businesses are Changing the Game in Hospitality and Tourism

    The only thing longer than Western Australia's sunny shorelines and bigger than its expansive outback, is the list of job opportunities that allow you to enjoy them while getting paid for the privilege.

  • Food & Drink

    How to Spend 48 Hours in the Seaside City of Wellington

    Next time you visit Wellington, follow this guide to find the top places to eat, drink, dance and see some local art.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The 'Ted Lasso' Pub Is Hitting Airbnb If You Believe You Deserve an AFC Richmond-Themed London Stay

    You and three mates can knock back beers, play darts, tuck into biscuits and sleep the night at The Crown & Anchor pub right around the corner from Ted’s apartment.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Level Up Your Next Local Holiday with These 20 Australian Adventure Experiences and Tours

    These deals will have you swimming under remote waterfalls, hiking to breathtaking vistas and cycling from vineyard to vineyard.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Cable Beach in Western Australia Has Just Been Named the Third Best Beach in the World for 2023

    The WA spot also topped Tripadvisor's list of the best ten beaches in the South Pacific, which features seven Aussie locations and one from NZ.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Woodland Cabin at Logan Brae Retreats

    A plunge pool perched above a sweeping vista, wildlife wandering freely, luxe furnishings and expert styling: everything is special here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's What Happened When We Joined United Airline's World-First Pride Flight From San Francisco to Sydney

    A plane full of San Francisco locals boarded the first ever Pride Flight to Sydney — and we went along for the journey.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Four Travel Deals for Those in Need of a Luxury City Break (Or a Sterling Staycation)

    One-of-a-kind trips to Sydney, Perth, Hobart and Adelaide await. All you need to do is book and go.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Jackalope Hotel

    Take in views of the surrounding vineyard from your private terrace, the fine dining restaurant or the 30-metre infinity pool.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Hollywood's New Super Nintendo Theme Park with IRL 'Mario Kart' Is Welcoming in Fans

    You can now wander through warp pipes, collect coins, see piranha plants, scope out Bowser's Castle and get racing at Universal Studios Hollywood.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Get Away and Feast This Easter with These Travel Deals Made for Food and Wine Lovers

    Each travel deal will have you spending your Easter break surrounded by awe-inspiring nature, glass in hand and belly full.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Matt Moran Is Bringing His Farm-to-Table Cooking to Fiji and Taking Over the Kitchen at Two Luxury Island Resorts

    The acclaimed celebrity chef is bringing some of the Aria magic to Fiji.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

    The protected coral lagoon, teeming with tropical marine life, is but a few steps away from your glamping tent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Paris Theatre That Inspired 'The Phantom of the Opera' Is Hosting Its First-Ever Overnight Stay

    Hear the music of the night while spending the night at the historic Palais Garnier — if you're lucky enough to score the Airbnb booking.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Epvalis Hotel

    Be immersed in Greek culture and history at this stunning seaside stay.

  • Travel & Leisure

    South Island Region Marlborough Has Just Been Dubbed One of the Most Welcoming Spots in the World

    It's known predominantly for its epic sav blanc and stunning walking trails — and now this famous wine region has been recognised for laying out the welcome mat.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Summer Day Trips Out of Auckland

    Wineries, weekend markets and wild beaches are only a short drive away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Fifteen Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Summer Day Trips Out of Wellington

    Wine regions, pest-free islands and wild beaches are only a short trek away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Free Flights Alert: Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Plane Tickets to Entice Tourists to Visit in 2023

    From March, three airlines will hand out free tickets to Hong Kong — and visitors can also nab drink, dining, shopping and transport vouchers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Monte Pacis

    Feel like royalty in this partially converted Lithuanian monastery.

  • Travel & Leisure

    South Australia's Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2023

    Tourism Australia's best ten beaches for 2023 also includes Queensland's Rainbow Beach, Victoria's Apollo Bay and Sydney's Balmoral Beach.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Iconic Chateau Tongariro Is Shutting Its Doors This Week After Almost 100 Years

    The hotel's last day of operation will be Sunday, February 5.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Escape with These Seven Luxe Island Holiday Packages (That Start at Just $105 a Night)

    These incredible local and international travel deals can only be found on Concrete Playground Trips.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sixteen of the Most Enchanting Escapes You Can Book in the Blue Mountains

    From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: The Island Gold Coast

    Gold Coast mainstay The Island has been reimagined as a tasteful modern boutique hotel with gorgeous rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Rotorua in New Zealand's North Island

    This famously sulphur-scented town offers far more than just zorbing — visitors can expect rich cultural experiences, delicious dining, and more than a little bit of mud.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Rydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace

    Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

    Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

    You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

    This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel

    The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Auckland and Wellington

    Whether you're planning an out-of-town jaunt or just a much-needed staycation, these unique spots have something for everyone.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure

    By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Auckland

    Head to one of these scenic spots when the forecast promises clear skies and dreamy colours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

    This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

    Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

    All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven New Zealand Holiday Homes That Come With Private Beach Access

    From exclusive campgrounds to secluded cabins in the winterless north, here's where you can stretch out on your own private beach this summer.

  • Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

    Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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