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Helena Melton

Helena is a travel and lifestyle writer, beer enthusiast and avid gasbagger. No matter where in the world she is, you'll find her visiting every local art gallery or scoping out all the independent bookshops.

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Inside The Perth Stay That Brings Greek Island Energy to the CBD

HYDE Perth brings a relaxed Mediterranean mood to the city centre, pairing bohemian rooms with a heated outdoor pool, guided yoga and Greek-inspired dining at FARRA. Perth’s newly opened hotel mixes chic style with a little coastal ease and brings it to the CBD. HYDE Perth embraces that mellow atmosphere with tactile rooms, a pool […]

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The Yarra Ranges Retreat Made for Slow Weekends

Peppers Marysville is a polished base for exploring Victoria’s High Country, pairing contemporary rooms with regional dining, a heated outdoor lap pool and the mountain landscapes surrounding Marysville. Around 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peppers Marysville in the Yarra Ranges puts you close to forest walks, mountain roads and local produce, while its pool, sauna and […]

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The Best Places to Stay on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads or Coolangatta? Find the Gold Coast neighbourhood that suits your pace, then choose where to stay. The Gold Coast isn’t just a single holiday destination – Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta all sit along the same coastline, but they each have a different pace, crowd and reason to […]

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From Sunrise Balloons to a Rooftop Train: 10 Melbourne Moments You Can’t Recreate Elsewhere

From floating above the skyline at dawn on a hot air balloon to following a scale model of the solar system along the bay, step away from the usual Melbourne activities and try something distinctly local. When you think of Melbourne, what comes to mind? Look beyond the city’s art galleries, excellent coffee shops and […]

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Meet Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, An Overwater Escape Closer to Home

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort turns a family getaway into a full resort experience, with overwater bungalows, a private saltwater lagoon and a calendar of nearby coastal adventures. A private saltwater lagoon, palm-fringed pool and overwater bungalows – welcome to Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. Set in Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast, this resort blends coastal-cool […]

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How to Plan the Perfect Australian Wine Weekend

Planning a wine weekend close to home? Discover how curated regional bottles can help you choose where to go, what to book and how to pace the trip. Australia has 65 wine growing regions, each with its own climate, varietals and character. That means planning your ultimate winery weekend away can benefit from some serious […]

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Why Travelling Australia By Train Should Be Your Next Holiday

Want to see the world while disconnecting from reality? All that and more is possible on a luxury train odyssey. There are two ways to holiday: the flop-and-drop, where you disconnect completely, and the one where you hit the ground running to see everything a place has to offer. It’s rare that one trip can […]

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Beach, Lagoon or Private Plunge Pool? This Palm Cove Resort Has All Three

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa brings together a melaleuca-shaded lagoon, spacious apartments and direct beach access – all within reach of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. You don’t have to go far from home to find tropical paradise with an enormous lagoon pool and a beachfront postcode in Queensland’s most […]

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Meet Little National, The New Adelaide Hotel That’s Little in Name Only

Little National Hotel Adelaide brings cleverly compact rooms and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views across the city, hills and coast to the CBD There’s a new kid on the block in Adelaide’s CBD. Opening on 1 September 2026, Little National Hotel Adelaide brings the brand’s compact-room formula to the leafy streets of North Terrace. […]

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This Century-Old Canberra Stay Is Anything But Old-Fashioned

Beside Canberra’s National Triangle, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel pairs Prairie-style architecture and a century of political history with marble bathrooms, garden courtyards and one of the capital’s most enduring high teas. For a Canberra escape with a strong sense of place, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel puts you […]

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From Front Pages to Late Checkouts: Inside Paradox Sydney

Paradox Sydney gives a heritage-listed former newspaper headquarters a lively new chapter, with soaring ceilings, fresh Australian produce and Circular Quay about 500 metres away. Behind the sandstone façade, just a hop, skip and a jump from Circular Quay, is an ultra-modern refuge. Welcome to Paradox Sydney, a sleek escape that pairs its heritage shell […]

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Your First Time in the Maldives: What You Need to Know

New to the Maldives? This is our ultimate guide to finding your dream escape in paradise. When it comes to planning your first dream getaway in the Maldives, there are so many decisions you need to make, from how to choose the right atoll (and your preferred mode of transport) to deciding the right villa […]

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