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    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.

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    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.

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    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".

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    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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Perth's Five Hidden Treasures According to Peter Bibby

    Take a bonafide local's tour through Perth with the 'Hates My Boozin'' yarn-spinner.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's First Official Hello Kitty Restaurant to Open in Hong Kong

    Instagram had better be ready.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Avoca

    Pull on a cable knit and enjoy the autumn sun on the Central Coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Expats, It Looks Like You'll Be Paying Back Your HECS After All

    Pyne wants you to pay up. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Things to Come Out of Mexico

    Two million square kilometres of ingenuity, creativity and deliciousness.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Airbnb Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's Old LA Apartment

    No luggage needed, just come as you are.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Uber Launches Cash-Only Auto-Rickshaw Service

    A world first for the taxi-challenging app.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Wine Lover's Weekenders

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Hunter Valley

    Go off the beaten vineyard track on your foray into Australia's favourite wine region.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Wine Lover's Weekender in the Southern Highlands

    The place to go when you long to sip pinot noir by a crackling wood fire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Hotel Offers Accomodation for Both Tourists and Refugees

    Now here's a bighearted social enterprise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Airbnb's Latest Terrifying Stay is Snuggled In the End of This Ski Jump

    Checkout is via zipline. Really.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Five Best Hotel Getaways on the Coral Coast

    Extend your summer. Run away to the WA beaches.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 60 Hours in Margaret River

    Where vineyards meet the sea and ice cream is a 'cow to cone' operation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Win a Western Australian Wine Adventure Thanks to WineMarket

    Because a love of wine should always be rewarded.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Rent This Entire Cave on Airbnb

    It's a cave. Your accommodation is an entire cave.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Spend a Luxurious, Terrifying Night Dangling at 9000ft

    Two double beds and 360 degree views, but no bathroom.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Noma Pops Up in Tokyo

    The pop-up with the 60,000-strong waiting list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Summer Getaways From Brisbane

    You're never more than an hour away from a cabin on the coast and a cocktail to shake in it.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Things to Come Out of Jamaica

    Jerk, James Bond, the world's finest coffee and rum? Thank Jamaica.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Mr and Mrs Smith’s Boutique Hotel Bucket List

    Let the winners of the Smith Hotel Awards inspire your daydreaming.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How To Spend 60 Hours in the Barossa Valley

    Spoiler: it includes a lot of wine.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Five Barossa Valley Events That Are Worth the Road Trip

    Apparently there's more to the Barossa than wineries.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Quaffer’s Guide to the Best of the Barossa

    Cam Knight takes you on a well-trodden path through his favourite Barossa cellar doors, restaurants and markets.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan

    Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Unexpected Highlights to Seek Out in Bangkok

    Thailand is undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, but not usually for these reasons.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Mr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Long Weekend Stays

    Get outta town while there's a day to spare.

  • Design & Style

    Win a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb

    It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.

  • Food & Drink

    The Five Best Bars in Christchurch

    This 'city of opportunity' mentality has spawned a new wave of small bars.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives

    Too much pretty in the Maldives.

  • Food & Drink

    A Whirlwind Guide to Eating in Vietnam

    You don't need mountains of time to experience the diverse regions of Vietnam, just an open mind. And mouth.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Four Creative Projects to Visit in Christchurch

    Bars on buses, pop-up public buildings and shipping container shopping centres are part of a city brimming with innovation.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Burning Man Postponed Due to Heavy Desert Rain

    Nevada's annual desert bacchanal has wet feet.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Stay Airbnb at IKEA (and They’ll Let You Keep the Sheets)

    Display home SLUMBER PARTAY.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Humans of New York Has Gone Global

    Photographer Brandon Stanton has left the five burroughs behind.

  • Food & Drink

    This Cafe Delivers Burgers to Your Table at 100km/Hour

    Christchurch's C1 Espresso has high-speed sliders, sustainable Samoan coffee and one hell of a cafe culture.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Road Trip Country: Driving Around New Zealand’s Canterbury Region

    Windows down and purpose-made road trip playlist blaring.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Guest House’s $500 Bad Review Fine is Seriously Backfiring

    Think before you joke-fine.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Ten Best Things to Come Out of Sweden

    Take a look around at the headliners of music festivals, at the clothes you're wearing and the cider you're drinking.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Make Your Own Rekorderlig Swedish Meatballs Straight from the Ski Slopes

    Here's a boozy, fruity, wintry dish perfect for the final frosty nights of the season.

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