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    Virgin 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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    Jetstar'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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    The 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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    Stay of the Week: Epvalis Hotel

    Be immersed in Greek culture and history at this stunning seaside stay.

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    South 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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    This 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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    This Is Saucy: Messina Has Teamed Up with Standard Procedure on a Banging New Finger Bun Gelato Lube

    The dessert-flavoured lubricant smells like raspberry, coconut and brioche — and it's coming on Valentine's Day.

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    Free 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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    All 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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    Stay of the Week: Monte Pacis

    Feel like royalty in this partially converted Lithuanian monastery.

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    You Can Win a Free Valentine's Day Date Night Complete with Complimentary Pizza, Drinks and Axe Throwing

    Sharpen your love life this Valentine's Day with a night of longing looks, fuzzy feelings and weaponry.

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    Escape 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.

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    Virgin Has Dropped a Hefty Flight Sale with 500,000 Domestic and International Fares Starting From $55

    New year, new excuse to book cheap flights to Tokyo, Fiji, Bali, Vanuatu and more.

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    Ocean-Fresh Oysters, Wine and Getting Ade(laid)e: Five Romantic Reasons to Visit the City of Churches

    Just some of the reasons this city is desirable for those seeking a loved-up holiday.

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    South Australia's Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2023

    Tourism Australia's best ten beaches for 2023 also includes Queensland's Rainbow Beach, Victoria's Apollo Bay and Sydney's Balmoral Beach.

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    Stay of the Week: The Island Gold Coast

    Gold Coast mainstay The Island has been reimagined as a tasteful modern boutique hotel with gorgeous rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar.

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    New Aussie Airline Bonza Will Start Flying at the End of January — and Fares Are on Sale Now From $49

    The low-cost carrier will hit the air from January 31, with fares to the Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Coffs Harbour and more available.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Rotorua in New Zealand's North Island

    This famously sulphur-scented town offers far more than just zorbing — visitors can expect rich cultural experiences, delicious dining, and more than a little bit of mud.

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    Rydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace

    Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.

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    Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

    Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

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    Kangaroo Island and Uluru Are Two of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 According to 'The New York Times'

    One was recognised for its "incredible wildlife, breathtaking ocean views, and its status as an ecological haven" — and the other being "the shape-shifting sandstone heart of a continent and its Indigenous heritage".

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    Six Ways to Have a Romance-Heavy Valentines Day This Year (Even If You're Not Loved Up)

    Whether you have a lover or not, there are more than a few ways to add some romance to your life this Valentine's Day.

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    You Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

    You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.

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    Taronga Zoo's Sky Safari Cable Car Is Retiring After 35 Years, Then Getting a Huge Upgrade

    You've got until the end of January to take a last sky-high ride in the cable car in its current guise.

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    Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

    This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

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    The Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel

    The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.

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    Australia Zoo Has Expanded Its Overnight Stays Among the Animals with New One-Bedroom Cabins

    Fancy a sleepover at the Irwin family's zoo? You've now got more options — and three-bedroom cabins are also on their way.

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    New Low-Cost Australian Airline Bonza Is Finally Set to Take to the Skies in 2023

    The new carrier has just received regulatory approval, and will fly 27 routes to 17 destinations.

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    Start Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

    Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.

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    By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.

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    Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

    This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

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    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

    Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

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    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

    All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

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    Virgin's Boxing Day Sale Is Slinging 800,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Give yourself cheap flights to Tokyo, Bali and Vanuatu as a post-Christmas gift.

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    It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

    The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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    Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

    Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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    Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.

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    This Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation

    A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

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    Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

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    Get the most out of Japan's famous winter sports regions, both on and off the slopes.

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    'Tis the Season: This Handy Map Plots Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Near You

    Enter your postcode or suburb, then this site will tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.

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