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.
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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.
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.
From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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.
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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.
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A Fortitude Valley stay that pairs resort-style living with one of Brisbane’s best dining and shopping precincts.
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.
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.
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary restaurant with rotating chefs in residency.
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
Double-vaccinated travellers will still need to spend their first five days in quarantine, however.
Enjoy aerial views of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the NT's largest salt lake.
Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.
These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.
After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.
Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.
Slide down a natural rock waterslide into a sparkling rainforest pool.
Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.
Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.
Embark on challenging multi-day treks or take a short trail leading to one of the region's most spectacular falls.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in the rest of Australia, WA is indefinitely delaying its plans to drop its hard border.
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
From luxury multi-day adventures to First Nations-led tours, there are many different ways you can experience the Great Barrier Reef.
Tick these out-of-this-world ancient rock formations off your bucket list.
If you're looking to get away from everyone (and everything), add this regional tiny house to your travel list.
To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.
Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.
Only ferries and replacement buses for the L1 Dulwich Hill light rail line will stick to normal weekday timetables until further notice.
For the first time since 2013, Qantas didn't take out the top spot.
One moment you could be diving deep into the Great Barrier Reef. The next, you could be hiking through World Heritage-listed rainforest.
Looking for a hotel that'll make you feel good about hitting snooze? We've found it.
An Alice Springs art gallery with an on-site artist studio.
A pottery gallery in picture-perfect surrounds.
Concrete Playground Editor, Suz Tucker, journeyed to the Red Centre of Australia to discover places and culture you'll find nowhere else on earth.
Ever dreamt of running a marathon, cycling through forests, or tackling a ten-kilometre obstacle course? Here's your chance.
Do the big day a little differently this year.
So you can get to and from your NYE parties without spending a penny.
Ride bikes through forests, stay in a cosy old miner's cottage or unwind in a spectacular infinity pool.
The only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, the Perth–Rome flights will take off three times a week between June and October 2022.
