• 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.

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    The Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane That You Can Swim Under

    Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to — go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.

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    Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

    Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

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    The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

    Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

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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.

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    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.

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    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

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

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

  • News

    The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

    All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay 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

    Singapore is Made for More

    World-class eats, diverse cultural experiences and lush greenery come together in the Lion City.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Unexpected Ways to Experience Nature in Singapore

    Take your pick from breathtaking wetlands with eagles, otters and crocodiles, a tour of a working farm, or a sustainable retreat in the middle of a renowned attraction.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most-Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland

    Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

    Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Waterfalls You Can Swim Under Near Melbourne

    Forget TLC. Go chase some waterfalls in Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula

    Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing Airbnb's.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka

    Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne

    Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House

    It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim

    Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.

  • Food & Drink

    First Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover

    Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis

    Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One-Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49

    Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane's New Metro Public Transport Service Has Hit the Road Between Eight Mile Plains and UQ

    As a preview of what's to come, Brisbanites can now take the Brisbane Metro to travel from Eight Mile Plains and UQ Lakes on the 169 bus route.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26

    This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort

    First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia

    Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Summer Day Trips from Melbourne

    Secluded beaches, rolling vineyards and air-conditioned art galleries are all just a road trip away from Melbourne during the warmer months.

  • Travel & Leisure

    First Look: Peninsula Hot Springs' Eco Lodges with Private Thermal Pools Are Opening This November

    The new luxury Eco Lodges at Peninsula Hot Springs have their own geothermal pools overlooking a private lake surrounded by wetlands.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Boutique Heritage Hotel Collection Launches in Sydney and Brisbane

    Ode Hotels is a new hotel group promises to deliver "something beyond the ordinary" to its guests.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Day in Sydney, If You Love Japan

    Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Hotels to Stay in During SXSW Sydney

    Make the most of your SXSW Sydney experience by checking-in to these top hotels in and around the festival precinct.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria

    Start plotting breath-taking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Your Next Australian Getaway Sorted with One-Million-Plus Discounted Fares on Sale From $109

    You've got seven days to nab cheap flights to Byron Bay, Cairns, Launceston, Kangaroo Island, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Pay Tribute to Prince by Booking a Stay in the House From 'Purple Rain' Via Airbnb

    Four decades since the iconic film hit cinemas, the newly restored abode includes pieces from Prince's own collection — and a secret room.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Idyllic Villas to Overwater Resorts: A Luxury Traveller's Guide to Fiji

    You deserve to put your feet up in one of the best places possible, so why not one of these tropical island resorts?

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Have an Absolute Whale of a Time with a Weekend in Huskisson

    This tiny town in the heart of Jervis Bay is perfect for any weekend getaway.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

    You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Best 50 Hotels Has Named The Calile in Brisbane as Oceania and Australia's Top Spot for the Second Year in a Row

    Two Australian hotels made the prestigious list in its second year, with The Tasman in Hobart also earning some love.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location

    For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland's 50-Cent Public Transport Fares Are Set to Stick Around Permanently

    Both the Queensland Government and the opposition have committed to keeping the reduced price in place after the state election.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Perfect Somewhere — Ireland

    From rich culture and history to wild hinterlands and breathtaking coastlines, no matter what fills your heart, you're sure to find it in Ireland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ireland's Hidden Heartlands — Ireland

    The midlands Ireland are home to valleys draped in forests, ancient bog lands and unreal scenery — all waiting to be uncovered.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ireland's Ancient East — Ireland

    Delve into the Emerald Isle's ancient history in a region framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea.

  • Travel & Leisure

    First Look: Lanson Place Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in a Former Printing Press Overlooking Parliament Gardens

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

  • Travel & Leisure

    Northern Ireland — Ireland

    Epic coastal routes, unbridled creativity and a giant spirit — Northern Ireland has something for everyone.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Wild Atlantic Way — Ireland

    Journey along the world's longest coastal driving route: The Wild Atlantic Way.

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