• News

    Lancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month

    There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.

  • News

    This Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics

    Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.

  • News

    Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

    This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

  • News

    This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

    The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

  • Feature

    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

    Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

    Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

  • 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

    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

    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

    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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • News

    Gastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March

    Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale

    Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.

  • 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.

  • Hotel

    The Calile Hotel

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.

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    Grand Hyatt Melbourne

    123 Collins Street, Melbourne

    A Collins Street landmark since 1986, the Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to balance old-world grandeur with skyline views, updated dining, and classic five-star amenities.

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    The StandardX

    62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

    Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary restaurant with rotating chefs in residency.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Lancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month

    There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics

    Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

    This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

    The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: This 140-Year-Old Gold Coast Pub Just Added 24 Family Cabins — Ripe for Exploring Australia's Theme Park Capital

    This historic pub is adding overnight stays to its riverside appeal, with 24 modern cabins opening this August.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

    This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights & Holidays This Week

    Plus package holidays are on sale from $390 per person*.

  • Kelso

    Littlebourne Guest House

    A 200-year-old Bathurst estate has been reborn as a luxe heritage guest house.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now

    Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

  • Food & Drink

    If You Know You Know: A Local's Guide to Coburg

    Don't sleep on this inner-north suburb.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Raes on Wategos, One of Australia's Dreamiest Beachfront Hotels, Just Scored a Major Global Hospitality Honour

    This long-standing hotel and adjacent guesthouses have earned a coveted spot on 50 Best Discovery, cementing its status as Byron Bay luxury royalty.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Moon Gang Is Ubud's New Five-Suite Stay, Combining Cosmic Inspiration with Traditional Balinese Design

    Music lovers, wellness seekers and design-obsessives have a new reason to book a trip to Ubud.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage

    Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Rest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House

    Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia

    Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Dark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo

    Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Unconventional Stays in Australia

    From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Hobart

    Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

    Australia's first Mövenpick sits in the middle of Hobart with 221 rooms, modern-Italian restaurant Tesoro championing Tasmanian produce, and a free hour of Swiss chocolate every single day.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Raes Expands Beyond Wategos with a Stylish New Byron Stay Complete with Rooftop Swims and Luxe Spa Sessions

    Luxury hotelier Raes is expanding its Byron footprint with a sophisticated new property designed for longer stays and laidback indulgence.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Beyond the Lights: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Sydney for Vivid

    Vivid is Sydney's annual proof that the city can work the night shift — from dusk-lit galleries and caviar dinners, to sunken dancefloors and the morning-after repair kit.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Fortitude Valley

    The Calile Hotel

    A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This South Bank Hotel Just Scored Tripadvisor's Highest Hospitality Honour — Landing at Top Spot for Australia and South Pacific

    Checking in at number one, Emporium Hotel South Bank topped the regional rankings, while also earning acclaim on an international scale.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Celebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations

    Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Three Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend

    From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga

    Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two Regional NSW Escapes for When You Need to Switch off Properly

    From long lunches in the Hunter Valley to fireside cocktails in the Snowy Mountains, these regional NSW escapes are perfect for slowing the pace right down.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Take the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path

    Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley

    Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale

    Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Central Coast

    Head to the Central Coast This June Long Weekend for Three Days of Food, Art and Live Music

    Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Seven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling

    From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Vanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape

    From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence

    An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Hotels in Australia Right Now — From Heritage Icons to Off-Grid Retreats

    From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two Peninsula Stays, One Luxe Package: Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Have Partnered on a Seamless Coastal Escape

    A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Is the Sunny Coast's Newest Destination for Rooftop Cocktails, Nostalgic Dining and Sun-Drenched Escapes

    Rising above Mooloolaba, the beachfront is looking a little more luxe now that this landmark hotel has welcomed its first guests.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Answer the Call of Vanuatu

    A complete guide to the incredible experiences hidden between the trees and behind the hills of this South Pacific island paradise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Cosy Lodges to Whale Watching: Here's Why You Should Visit the Central Coast This Winter

    Just an hour north of Sydney, the Central Coast has all the makings of a relaxing winter getaway.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Melbourne

    Scan, Earn, Fly

    Turn your everyday spending into flights at this interactive Melbourne Central pop-up from Kris+.

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