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    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.

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    InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Debuts a New Infinity Pool and Sunlit Deck — with Further Luxuries Arriving in May

    Perched above Coogee Beach, a sun-soaked infinity pool and terrace are ready for lounging, with a spa and members-only extras on the way.

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    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.

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    Elemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island

    This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.

  • 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.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    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

    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

    InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Debuts a New Infinity Pool and Sunlit Deck — with Further Luxuries Arriving in May

    Perched above Coogee Beach, a sun-soaked infinity pool and terrace are ready for lounging, with a spa and members-only extras on the way.

  • 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

    Elemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island

    This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.

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    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.

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    The Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia

    Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    This Two-Night Sydney Harbour Luxury Yacht Trip Features a Five-Course Peter Gilmore Feast — All for $19.74

    Embark on a luxurious Sydney Harbour adventure, where you'll soak up the views from your yacht and dine on lunch prepared by a local icon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    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.

  • 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.

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    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

    A Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia

    Start planning your next holiday here.

  • 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

    Just 90 Minutes From Sydney, Aruna Estate Presents a Serene Nature-Led Escape Defined by Quiet Luxury

    Beyond the city's orbit, this Southern Highlands retreat invites you to slow down, switch off and settle into refined seclusion.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Just In: The Western Sydney Airport Metro Line Is Stuck in a $12 Billion Limbo

    Seven months ahead of Sydney's new international airport opening, its only rail connection is nowhere near complete.

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    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

    This Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week

    Get southbound for less than the cost of a night out with this limited-time sale.

  • 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.

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    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

    This Just In: You Can Now Get Your Hair Cut, Your Nails Done, and Get A Workout in at Sydney Airport

    Freshen up before departure or post-touchdown, with the Sydney Airport T1 International terminal levelling up with a new trio of wellness-focused operators.

  • 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

    From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026

    Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.

  • 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

    Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140

    From steamy city breaks to island hideaways, these discounted fares are made for Valentine's daydreamers in need of a holiday.

  • 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Spas, Wellness and Indulgence: 10 Luxe Gold Coast Escapes to Help You Zen Out

    From bathhouses to hinterland retreats, the Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to slow down and reset.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Hinterland Experiences That Will Change the Way You See a Gold Coast Holiday

    From romantic rainforest retreats to walks in the lush Hinterland, these experiences prove that a Gold Coast holiday doesn't end at the shoreline.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)

    Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.

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    The Olympia

    25hours Hotels' first Australian outpost is an homage to cinematic glory, built around a globally inspired hospitality precinct.

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    From Sporting Championships to Annual Spectacles: Ten Gold Coast Events That Are Worth the Journey

    The Gold Coast is more than just sand and suntans.

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