• News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hotel

    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.

  • Hotel

    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

    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 to Hit With Your Mates 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

    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 You and Your Mates to Visit

    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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling

    Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Top Seven Experiences You Can Find in the Great Outdoors of Asia

    Check your comfort zone at the door with these adventurous escapades.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Taste Your Way Around Asia on These Incredible Food Tours

    Step it up from neighbourhood takeaway and take your tastebuds global with these curated adventures.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Global Hotel Brand The Hoxton Is Taking Over a Former Matchstick Factory in Cremorne

    Slated to open in 2027, the new hotel will have the same look and feel as the group's London, New York and Berlin accommodations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Nine Best Coastal Walks Near Melbourne

    It's time to get off of the couch and onto the coast by hitting up some of these seaside walking trails.

  • Travel & Leisure
    North Sydney

    Rydges North Sydney

    The North Sydney mainstay has reopened with a fresh new look.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Slinging Domestic Fares From $34 — Plus Cheap Overseas Flights to Bali, Japan and Hawaii

    Whether you're keen to head to Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bangkok, Seoul or Vanuatu, there's a discounted fare on offer.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Choppy Seas Ahead: How to Make the Most of a Cruise with No Destination

    Cruising is the one holiday model where a cancelled stop doesn't mean you've lost the whole day.

  • Travel & Leisure

    All Eight of the New City and Southwest Metro Line Stations — Ranked

    From art-filled pavilions and tranquil waterfront gardens to mighty architectural triumphs buried beneath the city — there's more to Sydney's new Metro line than riding the rails.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The New Sydney Metro Line Is Finally Opening on Monday, August 19 2024

    The original opening date on August 4 was postponed following an accident during the line's final tests.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Book a Getaway with Carnival Cruise Line By September 30 and You'll Score Half-Price Deposits

    Save precious dollars on an adventure at sea.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Gadgets on the Go: Five Pieces of Tech to Take on Your Travels This Year

    Touch down to stress-free travels with these practical gadgets.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Peninsula Hot Springs' New Luxury Eco Lodges Have Their Own Geothermal Baths with Wetland Views

    You can either spend your whole stay relaxing around lodge, or mix it up by dipping in and out some of the property's other thermal pools.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin's Latest 72-Hour Sale Features 500,000 Discounted Domestic Flights with Fares From $45

    You've only got three days to score cheap fares to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Japan-Only Sale with Free Fares Home From Tokyo and Osaka Is Back for 72 Hours

    The latest Japan edition of the airline's 'return for free' sale has flights on offer between September 2024–June 2025.

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