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Cheyenne Bradley

From camping in rural Arizona, riding motorbikes through Indonesia, racing through Florence Airport or savouring coffee in a cosy café in Vietnam, Cheyenne is a Melbourne-based writer with a passion for exploring and writing about travel.

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Hotel or Villa: How to Choose the Right Stay for Your Trip

More space, fewer compromises and locations hotels rarely reach – here’s what a private holiday villa actually gives you. The difference between a hotel and a villa isn’t really about the room. It’s about whether the space is yours. At sunrise in Seminyak, that means a private plunge pool – no competition for a sun lounger. […]

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The Brand-New Maldives Resort Where Overwater Villas Are the Standard

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives opened in 2025 with a radical policy: every villa is overwater, with a private pool or Jacuzzi. Here’s what else it gets right. One of the Indian Ocean’s most anticipated new resorts started welcoming guests in 2025 and it was worth the wait. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives sits in the North […]

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The Khao Lak Resort Where Families Get a Water Park and Couples Get a Lagoon

From an adults-only pool sanctuary to a water park the kids will be talking about for years – The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani has it all. Set directly on the beach, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani boasts something architecturally deliberate: two separate wings, each with their own atmosphere, sharing one stretch of coastline. […]

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The Best Hotels in Tokyo: From Asakusa Ryokans to Shibuya Rooftops

Japan’s capital moves quickly, runs late and rewards adventure. That’s why the best hotels in Tokyo know how to give you a proper place to land. Few cities make a more compelling case for a great hotel than Tokyo, with a mix of ryokan-style gems in Ginza, luxury five-star retreats in Shinjuku and onsen hotels […]

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Does This Singapore Hotel Have Marina Bay’s Best Location?

Floor-to-ceiling skyline views, private club lounges and a massive play village for the kids – here’s why Pan Pacific Singapore is the ultimate Singapore escape. Singapore packs a lot into a small footprint, and Marina Bay is where most of it happens. It’s a 20-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport, but the bigger sell is […]

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Welcome to the Golden State: The Insider Guide to California

This California travel guide has everything you need to plan the ultimate trip, from when to go, what to eat and where to stay. The land of dreamers, sunshine, movie magic and innovation, California, or “the Golden State” as it’s known, is the ultimate playground. With vibrant beaches filled with street performers and surfers, multicultural […]

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 […]

DestinationsUSAHawaii

18 Ways to Experience Hawaiʻi Beyond Waikīkī

Hawaiʻi consists of golden beaches, vast volcanoes and a culture centred around aloha spirit. But there are more under-the-radar experiences that showcase the islands’ quieter corners. Sometimes the most meaningful holidays lie in the experiences that connect us deeply to the locals and culture. From natural tide pools and remote hikes to the best malasadas that locals can find, here are 18 ways to experience Hawaiʻi. Outdoor experiences 1. Whale watching with Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui During whale watching season (November to […]

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11 Reasons Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Go to Bali

Hint: the exchange rate is among the strongest its been and there are showstopping new resorts on the horizon. Bali‘s allure shows no sign of abating. In 2025, 1.6 million Australians touched down on the Island of the Gods, with more than one in 10 booking through Luxury Escapes – and numbers are only set […]

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6 Things to Do in Los Angeles

A sun-soaked playground that rewards the curious: beyond world-famous beaches and Disneyland, here are six things to do in Los Angeles. With distinct neighbourhoods, multicultural influences that cross the globe and strong local pride (especially for the Lakers and Dodgers), Los Angeles is a city that’s endlessly surprising. From Hollywood hikes to cult culinary classics, here are six of LA’s most essential experiences. 1. Lunch at Superba Food + Bread Equal […]

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8 Things to Do in San Francisco

A city of steep hills and colourful architecture, San Francisco promises legendary seafood, dinging cable cars and world-renowned performances. San Francisco is a destination whose diversity is its greatest asset. You’d be hard-pressed to find another city where self-driving cars pass soundlessly alongside Victorian-era trams, cloud-scraping high-rises soar over heritage houses, and natural wonders are as close by as big tech giants. From the iconic to the unexpected, a trip to San Francisco isn’t complete without giving these […]

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Why This Qantas Flight is the Quickest & Most Comfortable Route to LAX

We review Qantas’ direct economy service from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Choosing the right flight can transform a potentially arduous long-haul shift into part of the adventure. In economy on Qantas’ Melbourne to Los Angeles direct route, expect great food, entertainment and service along the way. The seat and the route Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Seat 43D on a […]

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