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A Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France
Mid-morning wine tastings, medieval cities and ex-slaughterhouse art galleries in the ‘festival capital’ of France.
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NewsFrom 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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NewsQueensland'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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NewsBudget 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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NewsJetstar 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.
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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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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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NewsOur 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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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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NewsStay 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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{"id":533918,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Weekender's Guide to Marysville","description":"Get a soul massage in country Victoria. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-02-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-02.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/take-that-wholesome-winter-weekend-youve-been-talking-about-in-marysville","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-02.jpg","alt":"A Weekender's Guide to Marysville"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-01-1024x624.jpg","alt":"Marysville-01"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysvillie-04-1024x624.jpg","alt":"Marysvillie-04"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-02-1024x624.jpg","alt":"Marysville-02"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Marysville-03-1024x624.jpg","alt":"Marysville-03"}]}
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{"id":534023,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"New York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets","description":"Amenities include doggie pedicures, chandelier lighting and a private mating area for penguins. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/paradise-4-paws-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/paradise-4-paws.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/new-yorks-jfk-airport-is-building-a-luxury-terminal-for-your-pets","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/paradise-4-paws.jpg","alt":"New York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets"}]}
Travel & LeisureNew York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets
Amenities include doggie pedicures, chandelier lighting and a private mating area for penguins.
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Travel & LeisurePatience Hodgson's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The Grates frontwoman now runs Brisbane's favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.
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Travel & LeisureMake a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao
Get a healthy dose of history, pho and zen at Vietnam's luxury spa stay — on an island with quite the dark past.
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Travel & LeisureThe Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne
Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.
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Travel & LeisureMel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.
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Travel & LeisureVlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.
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Travel & LeisureWin a Weekend Away at Dark Mofo
Fly down to Hobart as a VIP guest of official MONA partner Hendrick's Gin.
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Travel & LeisureMorgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Live Brisbane like the locals do.
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{"id":527624,"type":"news-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Berlin Caps Rent Prices, Makes All of Australia Jealous","description":"Nice to see a country keeping low-income earners from being driven out of the inner city. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/berlin-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/berlin.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/travel\/berlin-caps-rent-prices-makes-all-of-australia-jealous","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/berlin.jpg","alt":"Berlin Caps Rent Prices, Makes All of Australia Jealous"}]}
Travel & LeisureBerlin Caps Rent Prices, Makes All of Australia Jealous
Nice to see a country keeping low-income earners from being driven out of the inner city.
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Travel & LeisurePerth's Five Hidden Treasures According to Peter Bibby
Take a bonafide local's tour through Perth with the 'Hates My Boozin'' yarn-spinner.
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Travel & LeisureThe World's First Official Hello Kitty Restaurant to Open in Hong Kong
Instagram had better be ready.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ten Best Things to Come Out of Mexico
Two million square kilometres of ingenuity, creativity and deliciousness.
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No luggage needed, just come as you are.
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Travel & LeisureA Wine Lover's Weekender in the Southern Highlands
The place to go when you long to sip pinot noir by a crackling wood fire.
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Travel & LeisureThis New Hotel Offers Accomodation for Both Tourists and Refugees
Now here's a bighearted social enterprise.
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Travel & LeisureAirbnb's Latest Terrifying Stay is Snuggled In the End of This Ski Jump
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Travel & LeisureThe Five Best Hotel Getaways on the Coral Coast
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Travel & LeisureMelbourneMelbourne Japanese Summer Festival 2015
Learn the art of origami, watch live Japanese music and eat as much soft shell crab salad as you can.
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Travel & LeisureHow to Spend 60 Hours in Margaret River
Where vineyards meet the sea and ice cream is a 'cow to cone' operation.
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Travel & LeisureWin a Western Australian Wine Adventure Thanks to WineMarket
Because a love of wine should always be rewarded.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Rent This Entire Cave on Airbnb
It's a cave. Your accommodation is an entire cave.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ten Best Summer Getaways From Melbourne
When the Fitzroy Pool just doesn't cut it, get your friends together for one of these jaunts out of town.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ten Best Things to Come Out of Jamaica
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Let the winners of the Smith Hotel Awards inspire your daydreaming.
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Arts & EntertainmentFive Barossa Valley Events That Are Worth the Road Trip
Apparently there's more to the Barossa than wineries.
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Travel & LeisureThe 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.
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Arts & EntertainmentWin a Holiday to Brisbane for GOMA’s 30 Years of Japanese Fashion Exhibition
Harajuku meets South Bank on this perfect holiday.
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Food & DrinkFive Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan
Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.
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Travel & LeisureFive Unexpected Highlights to Seek Out in Bangkok
Thailand is undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, but not usually for these reasons.
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Design & StyleWin a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb
It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.