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    Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

    For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

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    Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

    Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

  • News

    Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains

    From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

  • News

    Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

    Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

  • 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

    The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart

    For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

  • News

    The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand

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

  • News

    The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling

    Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.

  • News

    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • 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.

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    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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  • Travel & Leisure

    A Cyclist's Guide to Getting Out of Wellington

    Look beyond the city limits for your next weekend adventure — these quality cycling experiences are accessible by car, train and ferry.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Two Dockless Electric Scooter Services Are Being Trialled in Wellington

    As part of the city's first electric scooter sharing scheme.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This App Will Ensure That Your Japanese Holiday Is Filled With Cherry Blossoms

    It tracks when cherry blossoms are expected to bloom at more than a thousand locations across the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics and Paper Boarding Passes

    The Australian airline is aiming eradicate 100 million single-use plastic items from its flights and lounges each year from the end of 2020.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Christchurch

    Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

  • Food & Drink

    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Wellington

    Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twelve Inventive and Indulgent Overseas Hotels to Put On Your Travel Bucket List

    Bunking down for the night shouldn't be the boring part of your holiday.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Cathay Pacific Introduces a Pre-Flight Wellness Area for Travellers

    Soothe your mind, body and soul between flights.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Summer Stint: Port Stephens

    New South Wales' second largest city is nipping at Sydney's heels when it comes to summery destinations. It's also the gateway to a slew of top-notch experiences nearby. So, pack your bags; Newcastle and its surrounds beckon.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Turangi's White Water Rafting Marries Adventure With Conservation

    Let your inner adrenaline junkie loose on the Tongariro River.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's First Entirely Vegan Luxury Hotel Suite Is Now Open

    It's decked out in plant-based substances, fibres and surfaces — and even your room keycard is made from a natural pineapple-based material.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Airline Has Created a Cookbook Based On Its In-Flight Meals

    Recreate United Airlines' sky-high culinary creations in your own kitchen.

  • Travel & Leisure

    New York Is Getting an Adorable New Museum Dedicated to Dogs

    It'll showcase doggo-centric art, feature a library about pooches and hold 'guest dog of the week' sessions.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You'll Soon Be Able to Sail on the World's First Cruise Ship with an Onboard Roller Coaster

    Soar through twists, turns and drops while you're sailing the seas.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2019

    Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand also made the top 20.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its New Batch of Super-Chilled Artist-Created Rooms

    It's the hotel's 29th incarnation, this time featuring 34 artists from 13 countries.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Japan Is Set to Score an Immersive 'Toy Story'-Themed Hotel

    It's set to open at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2021.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence".

  • Travel & Leisure

    Muji's First Japanese Hotel Is Set to Open in 2019

    The Tokyo site joins the company's existing hotels in Shenzhen and Beijing in China.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand Next Month

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sri Lanka Has Been Named the Number One Country to Visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet

    The island nation has taken the top spot on the annual travel destination list.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island

    Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping

    From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Five Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island

    Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

    The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

  • Food & Drink

    Meet the Queenstown Company Offering Personalised Wine Tours

    Spend an unhurried period at three vineyards and visit New Zealand's largest wine cave.

  • Travel & Leisure

    You Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel

    Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Service Lets You Travel to Japan Without Any Luggage

    Leave your clothes at home and rent someone else's.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Airbnb Launches Its Experiences Platform in New Zealand

    Hosts can now share activities, tours or classes with Airbnb's network of travellers.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ten Stunning Onsens in the Forest to Visit on Your Next Trip to Japan

    The authors of 'Onsen in Japan' have found the most secluded spots for naked bathing in the country.

  • Travel & Leisure

    DriveHer Is a New Female-Only Ridesharing Service

    Taking the guess work out of getting home or going out.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Weekender's Guide to Marlborough

    Head to New Zealand's sunniest region for wine tours by bike, first-rate cuisine and mussel cruising.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

    If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The World's Biggest Human Catapult Has Opened in Queenstown

    It reaches speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour in 1.5 seconds.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Limestone Coast

    The SA region features plenty of drinking and feasting, alongside impossibly clear waters and dazzling blue lakes.

  • Travel & Leisure

    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Clare Valley

    Within this famed wine region you'll find award-winning eateries, riesling-fuelled bike trails and vineyard glamping.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach for 2018

    Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach once again tops the list of 327 beaches from over 70 countries.

  • Food & Drink

    Marlborough's Cloudy Bay Launches a New Foraging Experience

    Hunt, gather and fish for your dinner at the Marlborough vineyard.

  • Travel & Leisure

    UNESCO Has Added 19 Stunning Cultural and Natural Sites to Its World Heritage List

    From ancient cities to towering mountains to snow-capped temples.

  • Travel & Leisure

    This New Finnish Taxi Service Will Only Accept Payment By Singing

    Forget cash or cards — this shuttle lets you croon tunes to get around town.

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