• News

    From the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays

    Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.

  • News

    Queensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River

    Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.

  • News

    Budget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"

    CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".

  • News

    Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with Free Fares Home From Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Bali and More

    The airline's 'return for free' sale is back — so if you pay for your flight heading away, you can come home without paying a cent.

  • 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

    A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

    "While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

  • Feature

    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • News

    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

  • 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 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 the Scenic Rim

    Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

  • Guide

    The 13 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.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

  • News

    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • Guide

    The Best Hotels in Sydney

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.

  • News

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

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

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club

    This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane's Getting Another Round of Free Bus Travel

    The RTBU's campaign for safer buses, a fair wage increase and modern rostering practices continues.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Trip to the Snowy Mountains for Two

    Two lucky ducks will be sent to the snow for a weekend of partying at Snowtunes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Hot Tub Amusement Park Popped Up in Japan

    Complete with an onsen merry-go-round, hot tub-themed rollercoaster that spurts bubbles and foam dance parties.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Swiss Alps

    The 494-metre-long pedestrian bridge reaches heights of 2200 metres above sea level.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Top Outdoor Adventures to Discover in Whistler

    Make those ski dreams a reality, and head into the great Canadian outdoors.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Gallery: National Geographic's 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year Winners

    Take a wander through some of the world's most incomprehensibly stunning moments — starting with an erupting volcano hit by a lightning bolt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This House-Sharing Service Is Like the Airbnb for Architecture Lovers

    PlansMatter only lists "places that have architectural intention and a story to tell."

  • Travel & Leisure

    NSW's Central West Is Getting a New Pop-Up Glamping Retreat

    Soak up the splendour and serenity of Lake Lyell.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Brisbane's Bus Drivers Are Going on Strike — and Giving Everyone Free Rides

    It's part of the RTBU's continuing campaign for safer buses, a fair wage increase and modern rostering practices.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away the Chance to Create Your Very Own Winter Escape

    Win $1000 to beat the cold with your ideal winter getaway.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Helicopter Glamping Is Your Next Bucket List-Worthy Travel Experience

    The decommissioned Royal Navy chopper features a lounge where the cockpit used to be.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Take a Dip In a Parisian Canal

    It's the first time one of the city's waterways has been opened for swimming in nearly a century.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Muji to Open Its First Hotels

    You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.

  • Travel & Leisure

    London's New Urban Zip Line Lets You Fly Across the City at 80 Kilometres per Hour

    The city zip line — which is apparently the fastest in the world — will be set up in South London for the next 12 weeks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Breakdown of MONA's Ambitious Proposal for a Giant Five-Star Hobart Hotel

    David Walsh's plans for an elevated hotel, an art anti-casino, an amphitheatre and a giant library.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Underrated Islands to Visit in Greece That Aren't Mykonos or Santorini

    Find Greek island paradise without hoards of tourists.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Snow Sports-Focused Airline Flies to the Swiss Alps' Top Ski Fields

    Powdair's first flights are scheduled for December 2017.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach

    Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach tops the list of 310 beaches from over 70 countries.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland

    Complete with two nights in the middle of Auckland, massages, a pasta feast, some of New Zealand's best cocktails and even a shopping spree.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel

    Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Hobart During Dark Mofo

    Where to stay, eat, drink, sightsee and party in Hobart for the hedonistic art festival.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Do Auckland Like a Local

    Where to get the best coffee, ice cream, views, fancy dinners — everything you need to know, basically.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay in the World's First Treehouse on a Crane

    Sleep in a crane eight metres above the Bristol harbour.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sip Drinks Under the Sea In the World's First Underwater Cruise Ship Lounge

    Peer through whale eye-shaped portals and sit in chairs that vibrate in unison with the ocean.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Highest Outdoor Whisky Bar Has Opened in Bangkok

    Sip scotch 64 floors above Thailand's capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Ultra Lavish British Manor Now Doubles as a Gardening School

    What better place to learn about micro herbs than at a luxury property in Oxfordshire?

  • Travel & Leisure

    LAX Has a New Private Luxury Terminal for VIP Travellers Who Can't 'Do' Airports

    Cashed up members have private 'waiting suites', baggage handlers, separate security check-in, day beds and "don’t deal with paparazzi".

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Look Inside Falls Creek's Luxe New Ski Lodge

    Channelling 1970s European-style interiors, this ski-in ski-out lodge serves whisky in the day spa and marshmallows for fireplace toasting.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan's New Luxury Train Redefines Travelling in Style

    Hit the rails complete with on-board fireplaces, front and rear glass-walled observatory cars, and a seasonal menu that changes to reflect the region you're passing through.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Perth

    Grab a cross country flight to hidden underground speakeasies, buzzing waterfront terrace bars, experimental fine dining and the second best hotel in the world.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to New Zealand's Bay of Islands

    In anticipation of your next weekend getaway, this is our guide to New Zealand's winterless north.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Pop-Up Shipping Container Hotel Takes Portable Comfort to the Next Level

    The two-level structure can sleep 13, and is designed to be both demountable and moveable.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Free Travel Apps That Will Make Your Next Trip a Cakewalk

    Zero-cost tools for converting currency, defying language barriers and finding Wi-Fi everywhere you go.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas to Run Daily Non-Stop Flights from Australia to London

    The new route has just gone on sale.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Brisbane City

    Tee Time at Victoria Park's Driving Range

    Swing a club, hit a ball and watch it fly.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Travel Map Helps You Find the Best Weather All Year Round

    This new online tool helps uses ten years of scientific data to map weather conditions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Where to Find the Best Brews in Manila's Emerging Craft Beer Scene

    Move over, San Miguel, Manila has more than a few craft beer tricks up its sleeve.

  • Travel & Leisure

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

    Planned for the 6000 square metre site? Rooftop lounge, nightclub, restaurants, cafes, VIP cabanas, gardens, outdoor pool and so forth.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Dubai Hotel Is Running 'Underwater' Yoga Classes

    Atlantis The Palm wants you to do savasana with the fishes.

  • Travel & Leisure

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

    Sleep, soak, steam, sip and eat in or near lagoons created on a Nordic bed of lava.

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