• News

    Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale

    Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.

  • Event

    Head to the Central Coast This June Long Weekend for Three Days of Food, Art and Live Music

    Sat, 6 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun 2026

    Various Central Coast locations, Central Coast

    Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.

  • News

    Vanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape

    From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.

  • News

    This Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence

    An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.

  • 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

    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 Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • 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 Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

    Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale

    Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Central Coast

    Head to the Central Coast This June Long Weekend for Three Days of Food, Art and Live Music

    Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Vanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape

    From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence

    An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

    Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Hotels in Australia Right Now — From Heritage Icons to Off-Grid Retreats

    From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Answer the Call of Vanuatu

    A complete guide to the incredible experiences hidden between the trees and behind the hills of this South Pacific island paradise.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Retro Stays and Detour-Worthy Dining: The Best New Things to See and Do on the Great Ocean Road

    On this classic coastal route, the stops are just as important as the destination. With new reasons to pull over constantly emerging, we delve into the newest stays, restaurants and experiences redefining your next drive.

  • Travel & Leisure

    ALL Accor's New Creator Academy Is Teaching Next-Gen Storytellers the Skills Needed to Turn Content Into a Career

    Modern content creators need more than followers — this eight-module course offers the skills and pathways needed to go pro.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Cairns When You're In Need of a Tropical Weekend Escape

    Swap your desk for a deck chair and flat whites for cocktails and treat yourself to escape to Tropical North Queensland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Equally Gorgeous Destinations to Fly to This Winter — That Aren't in Europe

    Skip the long-haul flight for these escapes that are much closer, better value, and just as transportive as a Euro summer.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Leave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples

    Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Hidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss

    Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation

    Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Upgrade Your Mother's Day Gift Game — Scoot's Latest Sale Features Flights to Southeast Asia Starting From $195

    With this sale offering affordable warm-weather escapes to Southeast Asia, booking a shared adventure will put you in mum's good books for the rest of the year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    CP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers

    Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Lock In Italian Summer Plans with a Difference — These Five New Tiny Homes Invite Travellers to Slow Down Their Euro Adventure

    Swap packed piazzas for peaceful countryside stays in these new eco-friendly tiny homes across Italy’s most scenic regions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay Local for Your Next Luxury Escape — Four Australian Properties Have Been Named Among the World's 100 Best Hotels

    Skip the overseas flight: four exceptional Australian hotels, and two across the ditch, have made this prestigious list of the world's best properties.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Kids' Activities to Dining Experiences: Here's How to Do a Winter Family Escape in Perth

    With its outdoor lifestyle and free cultural activities, Perth is packed with family-friendly winter adventures.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Don't Have the Time (or Funds) for Euro Summer This Year? These Closer-to-Home Escapes Still Deliver

    These Pacific and Australian stays bring the holiday energy without the jet lag, so you can skip the long-haul and tap into that holiday feeling sooner.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Tassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns

    Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion

    Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits

    From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year

    From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Extend Your Easter Break, as Scoot's Latest Sale Features Airfares to Stellar Destinations Across Asia Starting From $182

    Keep the good times flowing after the long weekend, as this budget airline's latest sale departs to multiple dreamy destinations across Asia.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Here's How to Do a Weekend of Wellness in New South Wales' Shoalhaven

    From peaceful bushland stays and yoga studios to white-sand beaches and local food experiences, here’s how to spend a restorative weekend in Shoalhaven.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Just Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat

    Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Fund Your Overseas Adventures in 2026 with This $10k Flight Fund Designed as an Unofficial Travel Internship

    Don't put your travel plans on hold — this "internship" is here to bankroll your flights for the next 12 months.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut

    One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings

    With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend a Magical Day Out in Sydney Inspired by Harry Potter

    Step into a real-life wizarding adventure with this Harry Potter™–inspired day out in Sydney.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Local's Guide to the Best-Kept Secrets of the Sutherland Shire

    From a hidden Napoletana pizza joint to an abundance of lush nature spots, Hazel Kitchen and Bar owner, James Lancaster, shares his favourite Sutherland Shire gems.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Short-Stay Guide to Koh Tao — Thailand's Tiny Gulf Escape

    Less about after-dark antics and more for finding your rhythm, Koh Tao blends easygoing charm with elevated experiences above and below the water.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Take the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path

    Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator

    Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Guide to a Gold Coast Family Holiday Filled with Adventure, Nature and Play

    From theme parks to wildlife encounters, here's how to do a Gold Coast holiday that works for the whole family.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Guide To A Wellness Escape In Uluwatu

    Discover where to stay, train and unwind in Uluwatu for the ultimate healthy escape — from cliffside villas to oceanfront yoga and surf sessions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces

    Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Four Sydney Attractions Every Local and Visitor Should Experience at Least Once

    Whether you're a local rediscovering the city or a tourist planning a trip, these four Sydney attractions are classics for a reason.

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