• News

    Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views

    This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.

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    A Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands

    Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.

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    Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos

    Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.

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    Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only

    Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.

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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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    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."

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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.

  • 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 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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Patonga, Pearl Beach and Killcare

    Feast on oysters, sip locally made gin and stay in luxury accommodation on the Central Coast.

  • Guide

    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.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club

    This stunning Bali resort sits on the black-sand shoreline of Keramas Beach, one of the best surf breaks in the world.

  • News

    The Best Glamping Sites in New Zealand for 2024

    Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Wallaringa Farm

    Wallaringa Farm is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, nestled on 750 acres of cattle farm in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

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    Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

    Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Crystalbrook Riley

    Whether you dive into the deep end of its lagoon, settle on the sands of the beach or enjoy complimentary access to the nearby aquarium, a stay at this resort is a water-lover's wonderland.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    This American Theme Park Lets You Pretend You're in Jurassic Park

    Welcome… to Moab Giants Dinosaur Park.

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    You Can Attend a Casual Slumber Party with Mark Ronson at Abbey Road Studios

    Airbnb have outdone themselves.

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    The Less Obvious Guide to Dubrovnik

    How to find the bluest water in this lovely Croatian city.

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    Ten Awesome Adelaide Bars Worth Travelling For

    Hidden speakeasies, makeshift city saloons and New Orleans-style beer bars.

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    The Less Obvious Guide to Berlin

    We asked an actual Berlin local where to eat and what to do.

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    New York Could Be Getting A Floating Restaurant Over the Hudson River

    There's sky-high restaurants and rooftop bars, and then there's this.

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    How to Spend 48 Hours in Sydney

    Make the most of your weekend away.

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    How to Stay at QT Falls Creek and Royally Dominate Your First Skiing Experience

    Balcony jacuzzis, thermal massages, spiked white hot chocolates and pizza-slicing like a pro.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A New Cocktail-Focused Los Angeles Hotel Is Offering Bed and Beverage Experiences

    You'll even be given painkillers when you check out.

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    Sydney's Been Ranked the Second Friendliest City in the World

    And no, Melbourne didn't make the list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to the Dandenong Ranges

    Head to the hills for scones and tea, cosy cottages and Narnia-like forest views.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Noosa

    Escape to secluded ocean coves, concrete custard treats and Queensland's longest-operating picture theatre.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Valley

    Not every valley boasts winery bookstores, cheeseburger pies and platypus-populated waterfall walks.

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    A Weekender's Guide To Bowral

    Land of 19th century country estates, mighty waterfalls, and NSW's beloved, hatted, eco-friendly restaurant.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Kiama

    Take a cruise down the South Coast to art trails, juicy burgers and epic blowholes.

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    Five Open-Air Hotels Where You Can Sleep Under the Stars

    Just check the weather forecast.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Broken Hill

    An outback town where legal two-up and turmeric lattes exist in harmony.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Awesome Winter Weekend Getaways Around Australia

    Get outta town this chilly season.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Ten Best Winter Cabins You Can Escape To

    Nestle into a fireplace-flanked hideaway far, far away from mobile phone coverage.

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    Bruges Is Installing a Three-Kilometre-Long Underground Beer Pipeline

    This is the stuff beer dreams are made of.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Kicking It in Kampot: Ten Things to Do in Cambodia's Most Relaxing City

    First stop: the giant durian.

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    Ten Music Festivals Worth Travelling For

    Take a coffee break adventure.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Nelson

    Stay overnight in an art gallery, paddleboard under the moon, then wine, wine, wine.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Lake Macquarie

    Find perfect kayaking, beach caves and your own private holiday home on the water.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Outrageously Decadent Things You Can Do on Hayman Island

    Enjoy a private dinner with Neil Perry, then pop to your floating massage on the sea.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Less Obvious Guide to Visiting Singapore

    Discover butterfly-filled gardens, heritage shophouses and some of the world's best laksa.

  • Travel & Leisure

    China Is Building Three Insane Swings Off Their New Canyon Bridge

    So you can casually swing over a Chinese canyon from the highest glass bridge in the world.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Geelong

    Discover the city's small galleries, crafty cafes and fried chicken.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Dreamy Thai Island Is Closing Because Tourists Are Destroying It

    Koh Tachai is stopping the boats — for good reason.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Wellington

    Spend 72 hours in New Zealand's craft beer and coffee capital. It's only a three and a half hour flight.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Luxury Tent Camp in Kenya Will Make You Want to Go on Safari Stat

    Sleep under the stars and spot elephants from the infinity pool (really).

  • Travel & Leisure

    Win an Epic Trip for Two to Ireland, the Home of Jameson

    With flights, five night's accommodation and spending money you can use to paint the Emerald Isle red.

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