If your next holiday looks like pearly-white sands, clifftop cocktails and seaside sunsets, nowhere does beachfront bliss quite like Bali. Bali exemplifies the definition of 'tropical paradise' with its cache of beachfront retreats, resorts and hotels offering a stay fit for every kind of traveller. While the island boasts many resorts scattered along its beaches, […]
Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport's excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]
Australia’s Capella Sydney and Southern Ocean Lodge have impressed AFAR's travel experts, recognised in the 31 Best New Hotels of 2024 list. Two Australian stays have been named in the 'Best New Hotels of 2024' by AFAR. 31 properties were listed in this year’s selection, as chosen by a panel of AFAR travel editors, writers and […]
More than just a name, the award-winning The Langham, Sydney features a spangled underground pool, an imaginative bar and much more. Down a quiet laneway under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge lies one of Australia’s most revered hotels (as chosen by the Condé Nast Traveler for four consecutive years), The Langham, Sydney. While epitomising the […]
Shrines, skyscrapers, Shinkansen and sake – do it all worry-free with the help of a curated itinerary. Beckoning the international traveller with its blend of ancient tradition and modernity, Japan has claimed gold as the 'Best Country in the World' according to the Conde Nast Traveller’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. From foodie trails through Osaka […]
There’s nothing like a trip you’ll be talking about for weeks, and Thailand's unique experiences speak for themselves. Signature sandy stretches, bustling cityscapes and cultural richness – within just a 10-hour flight from Sydney, you can arrive in the land that has it all, Thailand. A treasure trove of unique experiences, there isn’t just one […]
2023 proved Tahiti is quickly becoming an Aussie traveller's hot pick. More Australians are choosing Tahiti as their holiday destination than ever, with a 73 percent increase in travellers year-on-year. In 2023, 7,718 Australians flew into the French Polynesian island, eclipsing the 4,468 travellers previously recorded in 2022. Australia accounted for 2.9 percent of international […]
Blossom forecasting has begun in Japan, with the country's famous spring attraction set to make an appearance in the coming weeks. Japan's highly anticipated cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than usual this year, as revealed in the 2024 annual sakura forecast. Set to begin as early as mid-March in Fukuoka, Kochi, Tokyo, Hiroshima […]
Say hello to Dubai and bring the whole family along for the ride. Dubai, the dazzling city in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, is often associated with opulence, futuristic architecture and its thriving business hub. But is it a family-friendly destination? The answer is a resounding yes. Dubai has successfully transformed itself into […]
With all the frills and none of the fuss, find Australia's true nature on a glamorous camping escape. In the digital age, it’s easy to forgo our innate need to connect with nature. But the sun-kissed land down under beckons with untamed landscapes as old as time – there’s the dusty ochre dunes of the […]
Chef Michael Wignall will make his way to Flying Sauces, the world's first zipline restaurant, for a Maldivian residency in February 2024. Soneva Fushi will soar to new heights early next year when renowned UK chef Michael Wignall brings the flavours of his Michelin-starred restaurant, The Angel at Hetton, to the private atoll. The new […]