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Stephanie Mikkelsen

Steph once had an Instagram account dedicated to Melbourne's best sandwiches (before it was a thing), and now spins words about hotels, regional dining, viennoiserie and travel things in between. Is passionate about copy with puns, multi-channel content strategy, good PR hooks, pastry crawls and cultured butter.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 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 […]

AustraliaVictoriaNews

Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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This Safari Lodge Is the Africa Experience You Don’t Need a Passport For

A 1,500-hectare wildlife park, all-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks and giraffes outside your window – The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort is South Australia’s most exciting new stay. The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort sits an hour east of Adelaide in the middle of one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. You […]

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What To Expect On Your Spain & Portugal Tour

Two countries, one peninsula, and more history, food and architecture than most people manage to take in on a single trip. Here’s what to know before you depart on a tour of Spain and Portugal. Spain and Portugal are well-established, well-travelled destinations – but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to prepare for. Local life is […]

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What To Expect On Your India Tour

Ancient monuments, relentless cities, extraordinary food and a scale of experience that’s genuinely hard to prepare for. Here’s what to know about a tour through India. India is a country that hits hard from the moment you land. The cities are dense and fast-moving, the history runs deep and the sensory experience is unlike most […]

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What To Expect On Your Sri Lanka Tour

A compact island with a remarkable amount packed into it. Here’s what to know before you arrive for a tour of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka doesn’t take long to get under your skin. The distances are short but the variety is real – within a single itinerary you can move through ancient temple complexes, misty […]

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