Global Travel News

Hotel
Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park

, Shibuya City

What's better than a boutique hotel with a rooftop infinity pool? One based in the heart of the buzzy Shibuya district with views of a forest.

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Hotel
Aman Tokyo

, Chiyoda City

Ryokan-style rooms, a luxe spa and the mind-boggling lobby on the 33rd floor are all part of what makes this one of the best hotels in the world.

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Hotel
Muji Hotel Ginza

, Chuo City

The minimalist aesthetic of this iconic lifestyle brand is reflected best in the hotel above its flagship store.

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The Five Best Snorkelling Spots In and Around Melbourne

Swim with seals, explore octopus gardens and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Victorian snorkelling spots.

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Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore

For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.

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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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Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales

There's a reason we love travelling so much.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart

For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.

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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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Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

502 Albert Street, East Melbourne

This new Melbourne hotel houses a 20-metre lap pool, gym, all-day diner and cocktail bar, and 137 rooms.

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Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

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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.

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The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

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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.

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Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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You Can Attend a Casual Slumber Party with Mark Ronson at Abbey Road Studios

Airbnb have outdone themselves.
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The Less Obvious Guide to Dubrovnik

How to find the bluest water in this lovely Croatian city.
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Ten Awesome Adelaide Bars Worth Travelling For

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Five Reasons Why You Should Travel to Singapore this Long Weekend

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The Less Obvious Guide to Berlin

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Exit hectic Sydney and get a little quality R&R.
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Pullman Port Douglas

Find your inner sanctuary without being in an actual sanctuary.
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Pullman Palm Cove

Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest anyone?
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Cairns

Pullman Cairns International

The Great Barrier Reef, waterfalls and northern beaches are all your oysters.
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How to Spend 48 Hours in Sydney

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How to Stay at QT Falls Creek and Royally Dominate Your First Skiing Experience

Balcony jacuzzis, thermal massages, spiked white hot chocolates and pizza-slicing like a pro.
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How to Spend 48 Hours in Xi'an

A whirlwind guide to the vibrant and progressive centre.
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Outside Guide: 48 Hours at The Grampians

We've teamed up with Converse to embrace the elements in an all-weather travel guide series.
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Coffee Break Adventures

Take a little break without moving a muscle.
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Coffee Break Adventures

Take a little break without moving a muscle.
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Coffee Break Adventures

Take a little break without moving a muscle.
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Coffee Break Adventures

Take a little break without moving a muscle.
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A New Cocktail-Focused Los Angeles Hotel Is Offering Bed and Beverage Experiences

You'll even be given painkillers when you check out.
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This Abandoned Italian Fun Park Will Host the World Hide-and-Seek Championships

Ready or not, here we come.
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Road Tripping: A Sydneysider's Guide

From quick city getaways just a few hours drive away to epic interstate adventures.
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Sydney's Been Ranked the Second Friendliest City in the World

And no, Melbourne didn't make the list.
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Introducing the 'Sweet As' Vanilla Bean Macaron Burger

At a passing glance, you could easily mistake the Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar Burger entry for any of the other 116 burger offerings available at Visa Wellington on a Plate.
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Outside Guide: 48 Hours in Lake Tekapo

We've teamed up with Converse to embrace the elements in an all-weather travel guide series.
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Outside Guide: 48 Hours on the Great Ocean Road

We've teamed up with Converse to embrace the elements in an all-weather travel guide series.
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Road Tripping: A Melburnian's Guide

From quick city getaways just a few hours drive away to epic interstate adventures.
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A Weekender's Guide to the Dandenong Ranges

Head to the hills for scones and tea, cosy cottages and Narnia-like forest views.
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A Weekender's Guide to Noosa

Escape to secluded ocean coves, concrete custard treats and Queensland's longest-operating picture theatre.
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A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Valley

Not every valley boasts winery bookstores, cheeseburger pies and platypus-populated waterfall walks.
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A Weekender's Guide To Bowral

Land of 19th century country estates, mighty waterfalls, and NSW's beloved, hatted, eco-friendly restaurant.
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A Weekender's Guide to Kiama

Take a cruise down the South Coast to art trails, juicy burgers and epic blowholes.
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Five Open-Air Hotels Where You Can Sleep Under the Stars

Just check the weather forecast.
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A Weekender's Guide to Broken Hill

An outback town where legal two-up and turmeric lattes exist in harmony.
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A Man from NSW Has Scored His Own Tropical Island Resort for Just $65

Best. Raffle prize. Ever.
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Coffee Break Adventures

Take a little break without moving a muscle.
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Five Awesome Winter Weekend Getaways Around Australia

Get outta town this chilly season.
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The Ten Best Winter Cabins You Can Escape To

Nestle into a fireplace-flanked hideaway far, far away from mobile phone coverage.
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A Couple's Guide to Visiting Queenstown and Wanaka

Sometimes you just need a little escape.