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    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria

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    The Easiest Way to Travel Top to Bottom Around Singapore, and Where to Stop Along the Way

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    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

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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

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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.

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    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

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    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.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

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    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.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

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

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    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.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Daylesford

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

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    The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Wilderness Photography Escape

    Spend the weekend camping, hiking and shooting the sunrise in the Blue Mountains.

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    Wilderness Canoe Escape

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    The Gold Coast Might Be Getting a Characteristically Over-the-Top New Beach Club

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    This Dubai Hotel Is Running 'Underwater' Yoga Classes

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    Ten New South Wales Breweries Worth a Road Trip

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay at Iceland's Geothermal Blue Lagoon

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    A Weekender's Guide to Robertson

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    Tokyo Just Opened the Nap Cafe of Your Dreams

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    Australian Startup Unyoked Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny House in the Wilderness

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    The Rainy Day Guide to Melbourne

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    You Can Now Take Underwater Tours of the Titanic

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    This Australian Beach Has Been Lit Up Bright Blue by 'Sea Sparkle'

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    New York Now Has Its Own Chocolate Museum

    Learn about the history of everyone's favourite sweet treat, and sample it of course.

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    The World's First Craft Beer Hotel Is Coming

    Complete with in-room beer taps, shower beer fridges and beer-filled jacuzzis.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Tamworth (During the Country Music Festival)

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    We're Giving Away a One-Year Fitness Playground Gym Membership

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    Laharum

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    Canada Resoundingly Named World's Best Travel Destination of 2017

    Three leading international publishers have crowned the US's northern neighbour.

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    This Ocean Waterslide Is the Novelty Beach Activity Australia Needs

    But for now you'll have to find it at luxury Maldives resort Soneva Jani.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Trek Through Harry Potter's Forbidden Forest

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    New York Now Has a Cafe Dedicated to Cookie Dough

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    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

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    Ten Travel Hacks That Will Save You Precious Time and Money on Your Next Holiday

    Not one is 'roll your clothes in your suitcase'.

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    Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2017

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    This Nomadic Life Kit Lets You Travel With the Comforts of Home

    Travel light and take your favourite things with you.

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    A Game of Thrones-Themed Bar Has Popped Up In Edinburgh

    It's enough to send you scurrying over land and sea like a lost Stark child.

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    This Whitsundays Beach Resort Has Just Gone Up For Sale

    It'll set you back a cool $6 million though.

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    A Guide to Adrenalin Adventures in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    You're going to want to throw yourself off a tall structure.

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    A Guide to the Breathtaking Nature in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    From the rugged beauty of Arthur's Pass to the serene waters of the Akaroa Harbour.

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    A Quick Trip to Christchurch

    New Zealand's South Island is filled to the brim with mountains, lakes and scenery waiting to be explored. It's just a three-hour flight away. We're here to help you plan.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel

    Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.

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    A Budgeter's Guide to Travelling Around Scandinavia

    Travel to one of the world's most expensive regions without draining your wallet. Yes, it's possible.

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    Paris Could Be Getting An Exercise-Powered Floating Gym

    You won't just ride your way along the River Seine — you'll ride on it.

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    Australia Is Getting Its First Six-Star Beachfront Hotel

    Featuring five on-site restaurants, a rooftop cinema and karaoke.

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