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    Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

    Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

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    The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

    Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

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    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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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 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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    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."

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    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.

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    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 Daylesford

    Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.

  • News

    A 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.

  • News

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

    Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

  • News

    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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    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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    Five Summer-Themed Melbourne Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round

    Make the most of summer, all year round.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka

    Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive

    Chase summer around the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Offbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World

    This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes

    Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania

    Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)

    We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer

    Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Latin America

    Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Europe

    Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Asia

    Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.

  • Travel & Leisure

    An Intrepid Guide to Africa

    Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley

    Travel from a farmer's market in Taree to a beach house in Old Bar to a lagoon in near Black Head Beach.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Trip to Darwin

    Take a dip in a lush swimming hole — or with a friendly, sharp-toothed local.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Melbourne

    If you only have 48 hours, make sure you hit these spots.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coburg's Getting a Sleek New Design Hotel

    The new addition to the Holiday Inn group is set to open on Sydney Road by 2020.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year

    The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.

  • Food & Drink

    Tasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest

    Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.

  • Food & Drink

    Tasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive

    Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza

    It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City

    The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.

  • Food & Drink

    Ten Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland

    As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast

    Where to dine and drink, rest and relax, experience and explore on the west coast of New Zealand's biggest city.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In

    Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island

    Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    United Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens

    Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

    Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

  • Food & Drink
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    Flavours of Echuca Moama Grazing Festival 2018

    Cross the Murray River for a day of feasting among vines and wine barrels.

  • Food & Drink

    Prosecco Road: The Ultimate Autumn Vineyard Hop

    Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and one had a little bit of sparkle.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Victorian High Country Bike Rides

    Pedal through the falling autumn leaves on your way to wineries, farm gates and lookouts.

  • Food & Drink

    48 Hours of Autumn Food and Wine Adventures in Victoria's High Country

    Pedal to produce, taste wine, make your own gnocchi and rest your head grapevine glamping.

  • Food & Drink

    A Trek and Treat Guide to the Murray River Region

    Earn these waffles with a walk through a billabong, mining town or red gum forest.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Guide to Autumn Weekends Away in Echuca

    Take in the colours and flavours of the season with an overnighter on the Murray River.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Ways to Enjoy the Colours of Autumn in the Murray Region

    Boat, bike or horse ride your way through the falling leaves.

  • Travel & Leisure

    In Season: Autumn

  • Food & Drink

    A Food Lover's Guide to Hiking Victoria's High Country in Autumn

    Work up an appetite in the fresh country air.

  • Food & Drink

    Bright Autumn Festival 2018

    Celebrate the season with orchard walks, produce markets and the country's only nut festival.

  • Food & Drink

    High Country Harvest 2018

    It's time to pick, gather and feast in Victoria's hills.

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