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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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Fresh Face: Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall Debuts New Look

This Sydney stayer shows off its top-to-tail transformation for a retreat that feels more like a private residence than city hotel. Sydney has unveiled the city’s latest addition to its upscale aparthotel scene with the grand re-opening of the new-look Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall, which has recently emerged from a comprehensive refurbishment that […]

ExploreNew Zealand

The Best Bars in Queenstown

New Zealand’s sporty South Island hub is often called the adventure capital of the world but it’s not compulsory to spend all your time cycling, jet-boating or skydiving. These are the best bars in Queenstown. Hugging Lake Wakatipu and fringed by The Remarkables, this city of around 30,000 is walkable, compact and vibrant, making it […]

Cruise

6 Trending Bucket-List Cruise Experiences for 2026

The biggest and best cruise itineraries for 2026 have been announced, but which ones need to drop anchor on your bucket list? The tide is rising and cruising holidays are only becoming more and more popular. Ships as big as cities and vessels as small as homes are crisscrossing the waterways of our amazing planet, […]

USANew York

18 of the Best Bars in New York City

The story of this city is told through its best boozers. Here’s where to find some of the best bars in New York City. New York City is one of the hospitality industry’s great proving grounds. While glitzy Las Vegas is the country’s most reliable producer of that classic American service standard, the Big Apple […]

AustraliaVictoria

Birdies & the Benz: A Weekend Golf Getaway in Torquay

A car-share app takes the kiosk queues out of hiring a ride for an upcoming golf weekend away on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Having never played golf other than a few rounds of putt-putt, it was with this naïveté that I suggested my partner simply hire clubs for our three-night stay at The Sands Torquay. My […]

AustraliaVictoria

Striking Gold: A Weekend Itinerary in Ballarat

Historic stays, hatted restaurants and truffle hunting: the perfect guide on where to stay, where to eat and where to go on a weekend escape to Ballarat. Ballarat, once known as Victoria’s ‘Richest City’ is more than Sovereign Hill. Mine beneath its Gold Rush history to strike a destination rich in culture, cuisine and community. […]

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10 Things You Need to Know Before Cruising with Kids

Before you plan your first family adventure at sea, these are your essential tips on cruising with kids from a father of three who’s done it all before. Are you a parent thinking about a cruise? Packing up the kids to head down to the port, herding them up the gangway and into the belly […]

ExploreUSA

How to Spend the Perfect 72 Hours in New York City

From century-old delis to Central Park, New York City offers everything all at once – our three-day itinerary shows you how to make the most of a long weekend in the City That Never Sleeps. Concrete jungle where drea… and all that jazz. New York City is still as extraordinary as ever, coursing with the […]

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Mandarin Oriental Unveils Second Hotel in Beijing, Inspired by Traditional Hutongs

The award-winning hotel brand opens its second outpost in the Chinese capital. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing was officially opened with on-brand fanfare in early September. Each Mandarin Oriental holds its own ceremonial fan design – an identity unique to each hotel – and this swanky stay is no different. Designed by Chinese artist Xu Bing, […]

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Singapore Airlines Sale: From $991 Return Flights to the Maldives

Paradise is waiting and one of the world’s best airlines is helping you answer the call. Drop everything and pack your bags (SPF+ sunscreen included) because Singapore Airlines, one of the world’s most awarded airlines, has just dropped INCREDIBLE flights to the Maldives – starting from only $991* return! Fares this low don’t come around […]

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Levelling Up an Inner-City Escape at Next Hotel Melbourne

A fresher-faced stay on Melbourne’s CBD hotel scene that is more than just the city’s next big thing. Melbourne loves hidden things, and Next Hotel Melbourne is one of the more recent additions to the city’s blink-and-you-miss-it ranks. This sleek 255-room bolthole has city-slicker good looks, courtesy of architecture, design and fit out from Woods […]

AfricaItinerariesToursAfrica ToursTravel Guides

7 Things to Expect on Your First African Safari

It is the trip of a lifetime for many, the chance to get up close to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife. But what should you really expect on your first safari in Africa? Lions and elephants and rhinos, oh my! Your first African safari is an experience that will stay with you long […]

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