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    202 Elizabeth Is Sydney's Luxurious New Dog-Friendly Hotel That's Just Opened in Surry Hills

    Surry Hills has welcomed another boutique hotel — this time boasting a complimentary mini bar, rooftop hangout space and pet-friendly rooms.

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    Tiny Away's New Victorian Tiny Stay Is Nestled Among the Vineyards in Heathcote Wine Country

    The aptly named Vineyard Retreat is eco-friendly yet packed with creature comforts — and located just a short stroll from a cellar door.

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    Get Away and Feast This Easter with These Travel Deals Made for Food and Wine Lovers

    Each travel deal will have you spending your Easter break surrounded by awe-inspiring nature, glass in hand and belly full.

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    Sunnymead Hotel Is the Cheery New Stay Bringing Year-Round Sunshine to the Great Ocean Road

    An old-school motor inn has been reborn with a summery retro colour palette, and now sports 20 rooms, a day spa and a modern Asian restaurant.

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    Brisbane Is Getting a 100-Metre-High Sky Deck with a Restaurant, Bar and Glass-Floor Viewing Platform

    Part of the River City's Queen's Wharf development, which is expected to start opening in late 2023, it'll feature 360-degree views out over the river and CBD.

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    Stay of the Week: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

    The protected coral lagoon, teeming with tropical marine life, is but a few steps away from your glamping tent.

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    Uber Is Running a Free Hop-On-Hop-Off Party Bus for WorldPride Hosted by Vengaboys and Drag Queen Stars

    The Vengabus really is coming — and Uber is shouting $100 off Pool rides to WorldPride locations across the weekend of February 24–26, too.

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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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    Fifteen Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

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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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    Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure

    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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