• Promotion

    This South Coast Winery Is Offering 20 Percent Off Luxury Villas and a $100 Estate Credit

    58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

    If you've been looking for a summer escape, this is your sign.

  • News

    Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

    The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

  • Feature

    Sydney in Summer

    See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

  • News

    Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips

    Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    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.

  • Feature

    Green Playground

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

  • 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

    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."

  • Feature

    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.

  • News

    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 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.

  • 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.

  • Hotel

    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.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

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

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • Guide

    The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

    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, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

  • News

    The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Gadgets on the Go: Five Pieces of Tech to Take on Your Travels This Year

    Touch down to stress-free travels with these practical gadgets.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Peninsula Hot Springs' New Luxury Eco Lodges Have Their Own Geothermal Baths with Wetland Views

    You can either spend your whole stay relaxing around lodge, or mix it up by dipping in and out some of the property's other thermal pools.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin's Latest 72-Hour Sale Features 500,000 Discounted Domestic Flights with Fares From $45

    You've only got three days to score cheap fares to Byron Bay, Launceston, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar's Japan-Only Sale with Free Fares Home From Tokyo and Osaka Is Back for 72 Hours

    The latest Japan edition of the airline's 'return for free' sale has flights on offer between September 2024–June 2025.

  • Travel & Leisure

    First Look: StandardX Is Fitzroy's Sleek New Boutique Hotel From Global Accommodation Chain The Standard 

    The new StandardX will have a private rooftop venue as well as a contemporary Thai diner that's open to the public.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems

    From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.

  • Travel & Leisure

    We're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam

    If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas' Midwinter Flight Sale Boasts Over One Million Discounted Domestic Fares — with 40-Plus Routes Under $160

    Start planning your next getaway, whether you want to head from Sydney to Byron Bay for $109, Melbourne to the Gold Coast from $129 or Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $119.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australian Landscape-Inspired Lighting Will Help Fight Jetlag on Qantas' Direct East Coast Flights to London and NYC

    First announced in 2017, the Aussie airline's ultra long-haul Project Sunrise flights are set to launch from Sydney in mid-2026.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Paris to Make Getting to Your Next French Holiday Even Quicker

    Taking 17 hours and 20 minutes from Perth, this brand-new route is the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere across the globe.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Making the Most of the Coast: Where to Play and Eat in Noosa

    Roller coasters, swimming with whales and an intimate seasonal dining experience — discover a new side to Noosa.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Noosa Nights: Eight Accommodation Options for Every Kind of Traveller

    Sparkling water views, beachfront pools, deluxe spa treatments and private jetties — these stellar hotels and holiday homes have it all.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One-Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49

    Start booking your getaways for the next year, including to Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Hamilton Island, Hobart and more.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027

    Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Dropped One Million Discounted Fares — Including 30-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150

    Get from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $109, Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $129 and Melbourne to Hobart from $149.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: The CBD's New Boutique Hotel Melbourne Place Will Boast a Sleek Basement Bar and Rooftop Restaurant

    The 14-storey hotel has brought on hatted Young Chef of the Year Nicholas Deligiannis to run the culinary program.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ultimate Playground

    From the wild Pacific coast to the jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's no shortage of memories to be made in California.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Top Food and Drinks Stops to Make on a California Road Trip

    Taste your way through the Golden State by following one of these epic routes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Find Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel

    Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Lights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour

    California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Cruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip

    Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip

    The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guides: Europe

    It may feel like everyone you know is heading to Europe, and if you plan to join them, we have the destinations for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has Dropped 300,000-Plus Domestic Fares From $45 for Getaways This Winter

    Add a holiday to Hamilton Island, Byron Bay, Cairns, Hobart, Darwin, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast to your plans.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Monaco

    The glitz and glamour of the French Riviera is exemplified in this small but mighty principality.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Budapest

    The Hungarian capital is a treasure trove of modern and ancient history.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Slinging Cheap Fares to Celebrate Its First Direct Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane

    The Melbourne–Uluru and Brisbane–Uluru routes are both taking off to start June — and discounted flights begin at $119.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Crete

    Journey from the mythical labyrinths of Knossos to sun-drenched beaches that kiss the shores of this olive oil paradise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Sardinia

    Whether seeking a relaxing beach holiday or an action-packed adventure, you'll be spoiled for choice in Sardinia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Paris

    France's capital is on the bucket list of most Aussies — and is set to be the top European destination of 2024 with the Summer Olympics on its roster.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Travel Guide: Malta

    Uncover a treasure trove of history along sun-kissed shores of this Mediterranean island nation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Australia's First LyLo Has Brought Its Budget-Friendly Sleeping Pods to Brisbane's Former Limes Hotel

    The hotel chain first launched in New Zealand — and now it has opened its first Aussie site, where you can stay in a private sleeping pod from $69 per night.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore

    From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315

    It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb

    This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Weekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat

    To the west of Melbourne is an epicurean haven that has flown under the radar for far too long. Let's change that.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland'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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Budget 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".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Jetstar 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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