Travel & Leisure
Stay of the Week: Manly Pacific
Book The Infinity Residence and get a personal Beach Butler for the entirety of your stay.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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NewsThe Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)
You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.
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NewsThe Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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NewsNow Open: The CBD's Newest Luxury Hotel Melbourne Place Is Home to Three Knock-Out Hospitality Venues
The new 14-storey hotel is home to a Med-inspired restaurant, Portuguese diner and late-night basement bar.
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FeatureExquisite 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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FeatureThe 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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FeatureChase 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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FeatureYour 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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FeatureNine 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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FeatureInto 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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FeatureTaste 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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FeatureA 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."
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FeatureA 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.
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NewsMeet 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.
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NewsA 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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NewsA 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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NewsA 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Daylesford
Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Mornington Peninsula
Just an hour out of Melbourne, the Peninsula provides the perfect combo of coastal parks, prime produce and pinot noir.
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The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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GuideThe 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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HotelLanson 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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NewsTen 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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NewsThe 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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NewsThe 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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Travel & LeisureSome of the Best Places to Stay on Indonesia's Lesser-Known Island of Lombok
Spend a few nights on a private beach or head up to villas set within mountaintop forests for the ultimate tropical island getaway.
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Travel & LeisureW Hotel's Massive Darling Harbour Development Is Finally Set to Open Its Doors This October
Five years in the making, W Sydney will bring a heated infinity pool with water views, a two-level rooftop bar and a top-notch all-day diner to Darling Harbour.
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Travel & LeisureHere's How These Western Australian Businesses are Changing the Game in Hospitality and Tourism
The only thing longer than Western Australia's sunny shorelines and bigger than its expansive outback, is the list of job opportunities that allow you to enjoy them while getting paid for the privilege.
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Travel & LeisureLittle Bourke Street's Laneways by Ovolo Hotel Has Been Reborn with a Vibrant New 80s-Inspired Look
The 42-room laneway stay is rocking a makeover by Luchetti Krelle, taking cues from the bold 80s aesthetic of Memphis Group.
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Day to Night Guide: Ten Standout Brisbane Events No Matter What Time You Want to Visit
Would you call yourself a day-tripper or a night owl? Either way, we've got you sorted if you're heading to the Sunshine State's capital.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Travel Tokyo on a Shoestring
Good food is cheap, drinking on a budget is easy, plus Tokyo is a beautiful city filled with sights, sounds and cultural opportunities that won't cost you more than a train ticket.
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Travel & LeisureThe 'Ted Lasso' Pub Is Hitting Airbnb If You Believe You Deserve an AFC Richmond-Themed London Stay
You and three mates can knock back beers, play darts, tuck into biscuits and sleep the night at The Crown & Anchor pub right around the corner from Ted’s apartment.
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Travel & LeisureA CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit
Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.
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Travel & LeisureLevel Up Your Next Local Holiday with These 20 Australian Adventure Experiences and Tours
These deals will have you swimming under remote waterfalls, hiking to breathtaking vistas and cycling from vineyard to vineyard.
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Travel & LeisureCable Beach in Western Australia Has Just Been Named the Third Best Beach in the World for 2023
The WA spot also topped Tripadvisor's list of the best ten beaches in the South Pacific, which features seven Aussie locations and one from NZ.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Woodland Cabin at Logan Brae Retreats
A plunge pool perched above a sweeping vista, wildlife wandering freely, luxe furnishings and expert styling: everything is special here.
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Travel & LeisureDunkeldRoyal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
Carefully blending Australian country charm with modern style and service.
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Arts & EntertainmentWarhol, Live Music and Poolside Lounging: The Ultimate Guide to an Arty Weekend on the Gold Coast
Looking for a beachside break? Down for a party? Or, something more arty? There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Gold Coast.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar's 72-Hour Japan-Only Sale Is Slinging Free Fares Home From Tokyo and Osaka
It's the first time in four years that the airline has launched a Japan edition of its 'return for free' sale — and you've got three days to snap up tickets.
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Travel & LeisureHere's What Happened When We Joined United Airline's World-First Pride Flight From San Francisco to Sydney
A plane full of San Francisco locals boarded the first ever Pride Flight to Sydney — and we went along for the journey.
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Travel & LeisureFour Travel Deals for Those in Need of a Luxury City Break (Or a Sterling Staycation)
One-of-a-kind trips to Sydney, Perth, Hobart and Adelaide await. All you need to do is book and go.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Jackalope Hotel
Take in views of the surrounding vineyard from your private terrace, the fine dining restaurant or the 30-metre infinity pool.
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Travel & LeisureThe Motley Is Richmond's New Five-Star Boutique Retreat with an Unapologetically Bold Edge
The 80-room hotel on Bridge Road embraces the eclectic, taking inspiration from one of the building's famous former residents.
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Travel & LeisureLow-Cost Aussie Airline Bonza Will Start Flying Out of Melbourne in March with Fares From $49
Already jetting around the country from the Sunshine Coast, the brand-new Australian carrier will also fly 12 routes to 11 destinations from Tullamarine Airport.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Hosting Its First-Ever Day-Long Happy Hour Flight Sale with 250,000 Fares Starting From $55
Start planning that holiday — you've got until midnight AEDT to book a bargain flight around the country.
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Travel & LeisureNow Open: Hollywood's New Super Nintendo Theme Park with IRL 'Mario Kart' Is Welcoming in Fans
You can now wander through warp pipes, collect coins, see piranha plants, scope out Bowser's Castle and get racing at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Travel & Leisure202 Elizabeth Is Sydney's Luxurious New Dog-Friendly Hotel That's Just Opened in Surry Hills
Surry Hills has welcomed another boutique hotel — this time boasting a complimentary mini bar, rooftop hangout space and pet-friendly rooms.
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Travel & LeisureTiny Away's New Victorian Tiny Stay Is Nestled Among the Vineyards in Heathcote Wine Country
The aptly named Vineyard Retreat is eco-friendly yet packed with creature comforts — and located just a short stroll from a cellar door.
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Travel & LeisureGet Away and Feast This Easter with These Travel Deals Made for Food and Wine Lovers
Each travel deal will have you spending your Easter break surrounded by awe-inspiring nature, glass in hand and belly full.
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Travel & LeisureMatt Moran Is Bringing His Farm-to-Table Cooking to Fiji and Taking Over the Kitchen at Two Luxury Island Resorts
The acclaimed celebrity chef is bringing some of the Aria magic to Fiji.
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Travel & LeisureSunnymead Hotel Is the Cheery New Stay Bringing Year-Round Sunshine to the Great Ocean Road
An old-school motor inn has been reborn with a summery retro colour palette, and now sports 20 rooms, a day spa and a modern Asian restaurant.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
The protected coral lagoon, teeming with tropical marine life, is but a few steps away from your glamping tent.
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Travel & LeisureVirgin Is Doing a Week-Long Sale with 250,000 Flights to and From Queensland From $69
Plan a Sunshine State break — or, if you're a Queenslander, book cheap flights to explore the rest of the country.
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Travel & LeisureJetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Offering Free Fares Home From Tokyo, Phuket, Queenstown, Uluru and More
Pay for your flight heading away, then come home without paying a cent as part of the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.
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Travel & LeisureThe Paris Theatre That Inspired 'The Phantom of the Opera' Is Hosting Its First-Ever Overnight Stay
Hear the music of the night while spending the night at the historic Palais Garnier — if you're lucky enough to score the Airbnb booking.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Epvalis Hotel
Be immersed in Greek culture and history at this stunning seaside stay.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Island Region Marlborough Has Just Been Dubbed One of the Most Welcoming Spots in the World
It's known predominantly for its epic sav blanc and stunning walking trails — and now this famous wine region has been recognised for laying out the welcome mat.
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Travel & LeisureThis Five-Star Resort in Port Douglas Has Just Launched a Bali-Style Floating Breakfast
A tropical getaway doesn't get much better than this: two hectares of lagoon pools, five restaurants on-site and a new floating breakfast.
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Travel & LeisureUnique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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Travel & LeisureFree Flights Alert: Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Plane Tickets to Entice Tourists to Visit in 2023
From March, three airlines will hand out free tickets to Hong Kong — and visitors can also nab drink, dining, shopping and transport vouchers.
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Travel & LeisureAll of the Best Inner-City Airbnbs Around Australia with Breathtaking Views
Spend less time travelling and more time holidaying at one of these stunning and centrally located Airbnbs around Australia.
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Travel & LeisureStay of the Week: Monte Pacis
Feel like royalty in this partially converted Lithuanian monastery.
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Travel & LeisureSix Ways to Experience the Great Outdoors at Mt Hotham This Summer
Instead of winter's snow-tipped peaks, warm-weather visitors to Victoria's High Country can expect trekking trails, picturesque picnic spots and adrenaline-fuelled adventures.
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Travel & LeisureEscape with These Seven Luxe Island Holiday Packages (That Start at Just $105 a Night)
These incredible local and international travel deals can only be found on Concrete Playground Trips.
