Paradisus by Meliá Bali: Your New All-Inclusive Bali Escape

Following a 15-month transformation, Paradisus by Meliá Bali pairs Nusa Dua beachfront living with adults-only retreats, family-friendly experiences and all-inclusive dining. Once known as Meliá Bali, this Nusa Dua beachfront address has been reborn as Paradisus by Meliá Bali, an all-inclusive retreat with two distinct ways to stay: one designed for families, the other reserved […]

AustraliaNew South WalesReviews

Why This Darling Harbour Hotel is a Vibe For Any Short Stay in Sydney

Darling Harbour has some of Sydney’s best eating, drinking and culture within easy walking distance. This hotel puts you at the centre of it. For an interstate visitor, a quick trip to Sydney lives or dies on location. Too far from anything and you spend half your time in an Uber or figuring out public […]

DestinationsAustralia

The Best Escapes in Your Backyard: Where to Travel in Australia in 2026

Australia is the place to be and explore. Between farm stays, city breaks and every bucket list destination in between, these are the best escapes in your backyard. From the red-dusted heart of the outback to mist-covered Tasmanian wilderness, sun-scorched coral coastlines and the rolling hills of the wine country, Australia does diversity like nowhere […]

AsiaReviewsVietnam

Bold Design & Better Views: This Resort is Ha Long Bay’s Best New Stay

A bold addition to a famous seascape, Ha Long Bay’s brightest new resort pairs striking design with thoughtful local touches, delivering a stay that feels both polished and authentically Vietnamese. Brand-new luxury hotels arrive gleaming, designed with confidence and delivered with flair. The worry, always, is whether they have any soul. InterContinental‘s newest Vietnamese property […]

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Australia’s Most Anticipated Train Suites Are Finally Here

Your in-room bar is stocked to your taste before you board. The helicopter over Katherine Gorge is only for suite guests. And Bollinger La Grande Année is poured for the entirety of the journey. Journey Beyond’s Aurora Australis Suites, christened this week aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific, are the most significant upgrade to Australian […]

ThailandPhuket

The Adults-Only Khao Lak Resort With Thailand’s Largest Saltwater Pool

The Haven Khao Lak is a family-run resort on one of the quieter stretches of the Andaman coast – and it has quietly become one of the most repeat-visited escape in the region. About an hour’s drive north of Phuket Airport, The Haven sits on Khuk Khak Beach in Phang Nga province – a 380-metre […]

FlightsMaldivesNorth Malé AtollReviews

This is The Maldives Resort Families Actually Love

This Maldives resort works equally well for honeymooners seeking quiet overwater sunsets as well as families who need a water park, three restaurants and a kids’ spa to keep the peace. Centara Mirage Lagoon occupies its own private island in the North Malé Atoll – close enough to avoid the cost and logistics of a […]

MaldivesSouth Ari AtollReviews

The Maldives All-Inclusive That May Spoil Every Other Resort For You

Eighty premium wines, Taittinger by the glass, and an overwater Asian fusion restaurant that books out fast – this South Ari Atoll resort sets a standard that’s hard to forget. Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives sits on a private island in South Ari Atoll, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé, and it […]

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This Hotel is About to Be Sydney’s Most Talked-About Stay

A community hub, a revival of a classic Sydney building and one of the most eccentric stays in a hotel scene that could benefit from some personality; 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia is a star and here are the reasons why. With arrival of the new movie-themed 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, the inner-city suburb […]

ThailandPhuket

This is the Khao Lak Hotel Worth Rearranging Your Thailand Trip For

The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani does a lot of things well: beachfront villas with private pools, a kids’ club named after an octopus, and a chess room for when the sun gets serious. Khao Lak sits about 75 minutes north of Phuket Airport on Thailand’s Andaman coast – far enough from the airport […]

DestinationsAsiaSri Lanka

12 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka’s South

Sun, surf and safari: encounter awe-inspiring wildlife, history and tradition on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Locals call it ‘Down South’: a region where destination hotels, untamed wildlife, historic seaside towns and centuries-old traditions adorn the shoreline of Sri Lanka’s south. From thrilling saaris in Yala National Park to kayaking through the mangrove-lined waters of […]

ItinerariesTravel Guides

Take the Trip: 6 Reasons Why You Should Solo Travel

It’s time to call the shots – wherever you want, whenever you want. Here are six reasons to solo travel. Solo travel is not just for backpackers or high-flying corporate types anymore – it’s open to everyone and is more accessible than ever before. Better yet, travelling alone can unlock a truly unique way of […]