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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.

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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.

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Sydney in Summer

See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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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.

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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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Green Playground

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

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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 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.

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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.

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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 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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A 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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Park Hyatt Melbourne

Either come for a few nights or simply drop by for an indulgent spa and high tea experience.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

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The 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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Qantas Is Adding Direct Flights From Australia to Paris in Time for the 2024 Olympics and Euro Summer Trips

Launching in July 2024, the brand-new route to the French capital joins the airline's regular non-stop London leg, and will take 17 hours.
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Brisbane Has Been Named One of the World's Best Places to Visit in 2024 by Travel Guide Frommer's

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These Airbnb Hosts and Their Stays Were Just Named the Best in Australia and New Zealand for 2023

These hosts with the most have won some love for a romantic Sunshine Coast retreat, a stay in a 1920s steam train carriage and a Hamurana cabin with an outdoor bath.
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Virgin Just Dropped a New Flight Sale with 500,000-Plus Domestic and International Fares From $45

Start making 2024 travel plans to Hamilton Island, Bali, Fiji and Tokyo.
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Five Ways to Experience Melbourne like You Never Have Before

From cocktails in the clouds to spooky night walks, and hot air balloon sunrises to sleepovers at the zoo, there are endless sides to Melbourne begging to be explored.
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An Insider's Guide to the Best of Spring in Melbourne

From floating bars on the Yarra to a festival on a tramline to the sound of jazz across the city, see why Melbourne is the place to be this spring.
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The Ten Best Hotels for Swingers

Here are ten hotels where you can indulge in the universal act of swinging.
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You Could Score a Holiday to Mexico Valued at $10K — Just by Eating Guacamole

Simply add guacamole to any order from Zambrero and you could be jetting off to Mexico in a flash.
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Hey Now, You Can Stay (and Go Play) in Shrek's Swamp for a Weekend Thanks to Airbnb

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The 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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The Calile in Brisbane Was Just Named Oceania and Australia's Top Spot at the World's Best 50 Hotels

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House of Sunny Has Turned Its Latest Collection Into a One-Night-Only Airbnb That You Can Stay in for Free

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Journey to Japan

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Off the Beaten Track: A Guide to Boutique Experiences in Japan's Regional Areas

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Night Moves: An After-Hours Guide to Japan's Nightlife

Embark on a nocturnal adventure that unveils the heart and soul of this captivating country.
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From Sakura to Momiji: A Seasonal Guide to Exploring Japan

There’s something different to experience across every season in Japan.
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Refined Experiences for Your Next Stay in Japan

World-class hospitality, meticulous attention to detail, exquisite cuisine and cultivated design come together in Japan.
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Let's Texas

You're about to discover why Texas should be your next US holiday destination.
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A Guide to Eating Your Way Through Japan's Regional Specialties

We can guarantee you’ve never heard of at least one of these dishes.
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Touring the Lone Star: A Travel Pro's Tips for a Texas Bucket List

"Part of my heart now lies in the Lone Star State."
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Grab Your Suitcase: Australia's Newest Airline Bonza Is Doing 20-Percent Off Flights for Five Days

The low-cost carrier is dropping its fares on all 18 destinations and 34 routes, with flights starting from $39.20.
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You Can Holiday in Olympic BMX Gold Medalist Logan Martin's Gold Coast Home for Just $16 a Night

Fancy a long-weekend getaway with a backyard skatepark and putting green? Airbnb's latest one-off stay is offering exactly that — and for cheap.
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Virgin Just Dropped a Week-Long Sale with 300,000 Flights to and From Queensland From $49

Spend spring, summer or autumn in the Sunshine State — or, Queenslanders, book cheap flights to head around the rest of the country.
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Virgin Has Launched Bag Tracking to Help Fix One of the Most Annoying Things About Air Travel

The airline has been piloting the luggage-tracking tool since May, and has now rolled it out on almost 70-percent of domestic flights.
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Tastes of the Lone Star State: How to Plan A Wine-Fuelled Trip Across Texas

The Lone Star State has been developing a standout wine scene in secret for far too long.
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Where the West Begins: How to Tour the Texas Metropolises of Dallas and Fort Worth

The international airport hub of Dallas–Fort Worth makes this the ideal starting point for any Texas adventure.
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The Texas state capital boasts standout sights, legendary flavours and a world-class live music scene.
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The Heart of Texas History: An Essential Visitor's Guide to San Antonio

The Alamo City is home to significant historical sites and one of the most photogenic rivers you'll ever see.
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Explore Coast to Coast on Heritage-Listed K'gari

Go from glittering waters to lush rainforests on this idyllic Queensland island, which boasts an array of adventures for the whole family.
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Dog-Friendly Places to Stop on a Perth to Esperance Road Trip With Your Best Furry Friend

See why the West really is best with this breathtakingly paw-fect itinerary.
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Dog-Friendly Places to Stop on a Sydney to Brisbane Road Trip With Your Best Furry Friend

Em-bark on one of the country's most popular — and stunning — road trips.
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Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Is Here with 500,000 Discounted Domestic and International Fares From $49

That next Tokyo, Bali, Hamilton Island or Hobart holiday just got cheaper.
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Brisbane Music Trail

It’s non-stop tunes in Brisbane throughout September as three music festivals descend on the city.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Are the Latest Celebrities Renting Out Their Guesthouse on Airbnb

The one catch: you'll need to be in Santa Barbara this weekend, on Saturday, August 19, to enjoy this free stay.
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Score up to 40% Off Your Stay at Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts

Travel with a lighter footprint with Crystalbrook Collection and this exclusive sale.