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    Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks

    Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

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    Peppers Silo Launceston

    89 To 91 Lindsay Street, Invermay

    Four decommissioned grain silos on the banks of Kanamaluka/River Tamar have been reborn as one of Launceston's most striking hotels — complete with an award-winning restaurant from Tasmanian food director Massimo Mele.

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    This Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics

    Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.

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    Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

    This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

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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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    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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay

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

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    Gastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March

    Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.

  • 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 Port Stephens

    Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

  • 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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • 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.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks

    Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Invermay

    Peppers Silo Launceston

    Four decommissioned grain silos on the banks of Kanamaluka/River Tamar have been reborn as one of Launceston's most striking hotels — complete with an award-winning restaurant from Tasmanian food director Massimo Mele.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics

    Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

    This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

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    This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

    The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

    This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights This Week

    It's time to log that annual leave and book your next holiday.

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    Littlebourne Guest House

    A 200-year-old Bathurst estate has been reborn as a luxe heritage guest house.

  • Travel & Leisure

    From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now

    Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Raes on Wategos, One of Australia's Dreamiest Beachfront Hotels, Just Scored a Major Global Hospitality Honour

    This long-standing hotel and adjacent guesthouses have earned a coveted spot on 50 Best Discovery, cementing its status as Byron Bay luxury royalty.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Moon Gang Is Ubud's New Five-Suite Stay, Combining Cosmic Inspiration with Traditional Balinese Design

    Music lovers, wellness seekers and design-obsessives have a new reason to book a trip to Ubud.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage

    Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Rest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House

    Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia

    Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Dark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo

    Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Best Unconventional Stays in Australia

    From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Now Open: Raes Expands Beyond Wategos with a Stylish New Byron Stay Complete with Rooftop Swims and Luxe Spa Sessions

    Luxury hotelier Raes is expanding its Byron footprint with a sophisticated new property designed for longer stays and laidback indulgence.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Beyond the Lights: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Sydney for Vivid

    Vivid is Sydney's annual proof that the city can work the night shift — from dusk-lit galleries and caviar dinners, to sunken dancefloors and the morning-after repair kit.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Celebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations

    Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Three Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend

    From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Coming Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga

    Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two Regional NSW Escapes for When You Need to Switch off Properly

    From long lunches in the Hunter Valley to fireside cocktails in the Snowy Mountains, these regional NSW escapes are perfect for slowing the pace right down.

  • 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

    Coming Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley

    Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.

  • 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.

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    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

    Seven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling

    From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.

  • 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

    From Cosy Lodges to Whale Watching: Here's Why You Should Visit the Central Coast This Winter

    Just an hour north of Sydney, the Central Coast has all the makings of a relaxing winter getaway.

  • 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

    A Nature-Rich Guide to a Kangaroo Valley Micro Escape

    From sweeping lookouts to secluded off-grid cabins, Kangaroo Valley is made for slow, scenic escapes. We’ve mapped out the spots worth locking in for your next getaway.

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    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

    Reimagined Through Thrifted Finds and Upcycled Details, This Sydney Hotel Room Skips the Showroom Look for Secondhand Style

    Proving that brand-new isn't always better, this clever hotel room refurb is all about using reclaimed materials and furnishings to deliver a standout stay.

  • 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

    You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays

    One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.

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