• Feature

    Travel Guide: Tokyo

    Japan's capital city is the perfect intersection of rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology and world-class dining, plus quirky experiences to boot.

  • 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

    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

    Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.

  • News

    First Look: Sydney's Luxury Boutique Stay The EVE Is an Inner-City Hotel with Tropical Resort Vibes

    This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.

  • 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

    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 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 Port Stephens

    Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

  • 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 Daylesford

    Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.

  • 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

    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

    Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

  • Guide

    The 14 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.

  • Hotel

    Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

    502 Albert Street, East Melbourne

    This new Melbourne hotel houses a 20-metre lap pool, gym, all-day diner and cocktail bar, and 137 rooms.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Campari Is Giving You the Chance to Win a Trip to Italy (and Sip Negronis While You're at it)

    Celebrate Negroni Week all September long with bespoke iterations of the bitter red sip (which could take you all the way to Italy).

  • Travel & Leisure
    Oberon

    Mayfield Garden Glamping

    Australia's largest privately-owned cool climate garden is hosting a luxury glamping experience for one month.

  • Food & Drink

    A Foodie's Guide to Phillip Island and Surrounds

    From artisan cheese shops to Indigenous food trails and waterside dining, Phillip Island effortlessly combines idyllic landscapes with culinary excellence.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Mosman

    Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

    Spend the night amongst some Aussie wildlife, all from the comfort of your luxury zoo lodge.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Doing a Huge Domestic and International Sale with Over One Million Flights From $49

    Making summer getaway plans? Virgin's latest sale covers cheap flights to Byron Bay, the Whitsunday Coast, Fiji, Vanuatu and more.

  • Travel & Leisure
    South Yarra

    Ovolo South Yarra

    A 70s-glam hotel with bold art pop references is also a haven for you four legged friend.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Melbourne

    Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

    A recent $15 million, 18-month long renovation has revamped this premium French-inspired hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ovolo Hotels Is Offering Elevated Pooch Packages to Pamper Your Pup This September

    Four-legged guests staying on Ovolo's V.I.Pooch package are in for even more treats than usual.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Surry Hills

    Crystalbrook Albion

    Head to the rooftop garden to escape the hectic city life, with a glass of wine in hand.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Hobart

    MACq 01 Hotel

    Treat yourself to a stay at one of Hobart's most luxurious hotels to experience epic waterfront views and cultural insights galore.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland 

    Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Ways to Experience Singapore's World-Class Dining and Cocktail Scene

    From expertly crafted cocktails to seriously tasty street eats, Singapore's food and drinks landscape is among the most impressive and diverse you'll find.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar Wants You and a Mate or Date to Head Off on Holidays — and Your Companion Can Fly for Free

    Book a package holiday for two to Port Douglas, Hobart, the Gold Coast and more, and you won't have to pay for one person's flights.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Tour New Zealand's Coastal Art Trail in this Campervan Filled With Works From Local Artists

    The best way to see a whole bunch of art galleries? In a moving one, of course.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore

    For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Hobart

    The Henry Jones Art Hotel

    Discover some of Tassie's best art, historical tales and food before you've even stepped outside.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best (and Booziest) Spots for Après-Ski in Queenstown

    In this stunning alpine town, the hours spent off the slopes are just as important as the ones on them.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to the Hidden Gems to Seek Out in Singapore if You've Already Seen the Touristy Sights

    Explore pristine natural spots, see unique architecture, try exquisite eats and rub shoulders with locals with this insider's guide to Singapore.

  • Travel & Leisure

    It's Holiday Time: Webjet Is Slinging Flights to Uluru and Alice Springs From Just $15 One-Way

    You've got until Thursday, August 18 to score up to $200 off flights to the Red Centre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tiny Away Has Just Launched Its First Two Tasmanian Tiny Houses for Scenic Apple Isle Getaways

    The tiny house company has added cosy abodes near Hobart and Launceston to its 120-plus network of small homes — including one with a nine-hole putting course.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Melbourne

    Next Hotel Melbourne

    Head down to the bar for their Aperitivo hour where you can try cocktails made with their own barrel aged spirits served alongside fresh Italian snacks.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brisbane City

    The Westin Brisbane

    Swim up to the bar for some in-pool cocktails, pamper yourself at the spa and just generally relax in pure decadence.

  • Travel & Leisure
    South Yarra

    United Places

    This small luxury hotel offers up premium services, simple but modern suites and uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: The DoubleTree Hilton Has Launched a Neon-Fuelled Sugar-Themed Room

    Lolly jars, inflatable ice creams and a whole lotta sweets-themed neon — bring on the sugar high.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Mascot

    Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

    This ain't your usual airport adjacent hotel - these guys bring a little extra flair and luxury to your Sydney stay.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Fortitude Valley

    FV Brisbane by Peppers

    Spend a few luxurious nights up in this re-imagined New York style skyscraper.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Whole Stack of Free Flights to Brisbane Is up for Grabs

    Been meaning to visit the the Sunshine State? This'll help.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Beautifully Renovated 1930s-Era Tram Is Perfect for Your Next Yarra Valley Escape

    Reborn as 'Doris', it's rocking a retro fitout, filled with plenty of that telltale green and yellow.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane's First Hotel Indigo Boasts a Japanese Eatery and 'Boy Swallows Universe'-Inspired Mural

    Inside, you'll find 212 design-led rooms and signature restaurant Izakaya Publico. Outside, the hotel pays tribute to Trent Dalton's acclaimed novel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's What Brisbane's Train Network Will Look Like When Cross River Rail Launches in 2025

    Gold Coast, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast and Redcliffe Peninsula lines will no longer run through Central — and trains across southeast Queensland will be split into sectors.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Victoria's Mornington Peninsula Has Scored a Luxe New Seaside InterContinental Hotel

    It's got 108 rooms and a Mediterranean-inspired guest-only pool deck worth heading south for.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: The Mornington Peninsula Has Scored a Luxe New Seaside InterContinental Hotel

    It's got 108 rooms and a Mediterranean-inspired guest-only pool deck you won't want to miss.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brisbane City

    Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane

    Feeling lucky? Maybe you can try to win back the money you spent on your room.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb

    Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Do Look Up, Again: Three Meteor Showers Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week

    The Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids and Piscis Austrinids will all be at their peak this week.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Boutique Hotel Lancemore Milawa Is Set to Score a Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Year

    From September, you can indulge in a High Country stay at the new-look Lancemore Milawa — a reimagined country estate.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane City Council Is Slinging Thousands of $20 Tourism Deals Via Its App Throughout August

    More than 5000 deals will be on offer throughout August, covering everything from cocktail cruises and walking tours to Moreton Island trips and abseiling.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Melbourne

    QT Melbourne

    This luxury playground offers up glam rooms full of specially curated art as well as a rooftop bar and a Parisian-style restaurant.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's an Offer You Can't Refuse: Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Month in 'The Godfather' Mansion

    Fancy spending all of August in Staten Island, following in the footsteps of the most iconic gangster movie ever made? Now you can.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Bucket List Brisbane

    One moment you could be swimming with sea turtles. The next, you could be sipping cocktails poolside at a boutique hotel.

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