• Hotel

    Moon Gang

    Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, Jalan Raya Ubud, Ubud

    Set along a car-free path through Ubud's rice fields, this five-suite hotel by YSG Studio pairs record players and a DIY DJ set-up with rooftop yoga and a spa.

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    A Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo

    Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.

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    Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore

    80 Middle Road, Singapore

    Singapore's past takes centre stage at this elegant hotel, where Peranakan influences meet contemporary luxury and a few unexpected indulgences.

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    This Luxury Remote-Island Resort Is the Quiet Escape Bali-Goers Are Craving

    On car-free Gili Meno, BASK pairs private pool villas, an award-winning wine cellar and an underwater sculpture garden — the holiday after the holiday.

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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

    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.

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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.

  • Feature

    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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    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

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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.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • Guide

    The Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne

    Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.

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    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

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

Travel

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Click Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

    Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Cosy Autumn Weekend in the Bathurst Region

    With bars in old schoolhouses, thriving art communities and plenty of fine, fine wine, this rural pocket of NSW is anything but boring.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Only in Victoria's High Country

    One moment you could be sipping sparkling with King Valley's prosecco pioneers. The next, you could be exploring mountainous peaks on horseback.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Essential Arts and Culture Stops to Add to Your High Country Itinerary

    Whether you like to see art hanging on walls or painted on grain silos, you'll find it in northeastern Victoria.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

    The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealanders Can Now Head to Australia for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

    The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    New Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside

    From slopeside music festivals in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these festivals are made for winter weekenders.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Auckland

    Stay & Kids Go Free

    Book the ultimate family staycation in the heart of the city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Be Able to Up Their Capacity to 75 Percent From April 19

    Which means that 66 people will be allowed on a bus and 122 on a train carriage.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial

    And Ingogo taxis and Lime bikes as well — and you'll also receive a credit if you transfer to public transport within 60 minutes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Food and Drink Stops for When You're Road Tripping Around Victoria's High Country

    Seek out top-quality cups of joe, sip glasses of prosecco and feast at farm-to-table fine diners.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Parramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre

    The $88 million complex will include three pools, spa and sauna facilities, and a cafe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt a Cat This Month

    It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 for adult cats and $150 for kittens in an effort to free up space in its NSW shelters.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Luxury Overnight Retreat Takes You Hiking and Glamping in Victoria's High Country

    You'll cover around 14 kilometres by foot, drink wine, sleep in comfy beds and even enjoy a sunrise yoga session.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Great Escape

    Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Great Escape

    Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Country Towns You Should Visit on a Road Trip from Melbourne to Sydney

    Hit the road to discover big landmarks, baked goods and plenty of history.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Air New Zealand Is Now Offering a Non-Stop Service to Tasmania

    Just in time for the opening of the long-discussed trans-Tasman travel bubble.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season

    Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Book a Boozy Beachside Getaway in a Gin-Themed Caravan on the Gold Coast

    Available to book until the end of June, it's the latest collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season

    Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season. 

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Epic Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Victoria's High Country

    With picnics on cliffs, steamy onsens and 100-kilometre bike tracks, the region is jam-packed with activities.

  • Travel & Leisure

    These Melbourne Hotels Are Offering Staycationers a Free Night's Accommodation This Month

    Get in quick to enjoy a half-price stay at luxury spots like the Sofitel, Hotel Windsor and the new Quincy Hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you'll soon be able to enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions across the ditch.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Four-Day Festival Is Bringing Kaleidoscopic Light Installations and Performances to Queenstown

    Luma returns for its fifth outing this Queen's Birthday weekend.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April

    The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Queenstown

    Rock Star – Check Into Extraordinary

    Live like a VIP in New Zealand's adventure capital.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This South Island Tourism Operator Is Offering $1 Cruises Through Milford Sound

    See Aotearoa's eighth wonder of the world for pocket change.

  • Food & Drink

    The Hotel Britomart Is Opening a Collection of Elegant Private Function Spaces

    The network of rooms provides space for intimate gatherings, private meetings and wine and food experiences with chef Tom Hishon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jindabyne Is Set to Score Two Luxe Glamping-Style Shipping Containers Just in Time for Snow Season

    NRMA's newest 'glamtainers' will pop up in July.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Docklands Dollars Is the New Program Giving Melburnians $210 Rebates on Their Next Staycation

    It's one of many new initiatives aimed at enticing locals to holiday at home.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Domestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster

    With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Thredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village

    The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Victorian Government's Third Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs This Week

    A final batch of 50,000 vouchers will be available in this round.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently

    If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Adventurous Ways to Explore Sydney Without Spending Hours in the Car

    Swap lame car games for soaring above the city or sailing along the coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Ways to Explore the North Island When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings

    Get out of Wellington without getting into debt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Four Ways to Explore the North Island When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings

    Get out of Auckland without getting into debt.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Six Ways to Explore Brisbane When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings

    Become a tourist in your own city — without breaking your budget.