This Hotel is About to Be Sydney’s Most Talked-About Stay

A community hub, a revival of a classic Sydney building and one of the most eccentric stays in a hotel scene that could benefit from some personality; 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia is a star and here are the reasons why. With arrival of the new movie-themed 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, the inner-city suburb […]

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Arrival Hall: The Latest Travel News From January & February

Recent travel news including a new initiative to help communities in Victoria’s High Country affected by the bushfires, a new Thai resort from Minor Hotels and a renovated Queenstown luxury alpine retreat in New Zealand. Helping the High Country: support fire-affected Victorian businesses with a new consumer portal “Victoria’s High Country at Home” allows people […]

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Best of 2025: Save Up to A$8,000 on The Most Amazing Escapes of the Year

Dreaming of your next escape? Sun, surf, savings and more await with these exclusive escapes. This year’s hottest escapes are back and better than ever with ‘Best of 2025’. Holiday in the world’s most coveted destinations for less thanks to these offers with the biggest savings available – but be quick, they’re available for a […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Brand New Luxury Escapes Boutique Opens in Sydney

Airline lounge-inspired luxury and a champagne bar: our new Westfield Bondi Junction concept store is ready for check-in. Following the success of Luxury Escapes’ Chadstone boutique in Melbourne, we’ve taken the experience Sydney-side with an all-new retail concept at Westfield Bondi Junction. The store launched to much fanfare on 12 November, with eager guests queuing […]

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Key Decisions: Michelin Guide Brings Hotel Awards to Australia

For the first time since its inception in 2024, the Michelin Guide’s Keys have arrived in Australia, with 35 Australian hotels getting the coveted award – but just one Queensland property has received all three. The Michelin Guide’s global Keys were announced this week at an exclusive ceremony at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. […]

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The Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destinations in NSW

Whether you favour the city, coast or mountains, New South Wales has a destination for an unforgettable short break this summer. What makes New South Wales perfect for a short break is its incredible diversity. From the cosmopolitan buzz of Sydney to the coastal calm of the Central Coast and the misty magic of the […]

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8 Reasons to Go by Car Instead of Plane for Your Next Girls’ Trip

Weekends with friends are all about bonding; here we make the case for enjoying the journey as much as the destination. Picture this: you’ve waited months for your long overdue girls’ trip, excitement levels are high, and you’ve all piled in the car ready to kick off the festivities immediately. There’s no hanging around the […]

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Arrival Hall: All the Travel News You Need

Travel news from the past month including a new hotel for Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a Cannes Michelin star and a musical Melbourne coffee shop. All-star karst: InterContinental set to open in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Set to open in summer 2025, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will be situated at the gateway to Ha Long City, in the exclusive […]

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Barks and Recreation: These Are Australia’s Top Pet-Friendly Escapes

Taking your dog (or other pet) on the discovery trip of a lifetime is a breeze thanks to these paws-itively amazing escapes where pets are not only accepted, they are celebrated. Pet-friendly travel has been a hot topic in recent years, with more travellers than ever foregoing the pet sitter in favour of a […]

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Why This is the Best Inner-Sydney Suburb for Long Stays

Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Chippendale has had a glow up of late with adventurous art galleries, budget-friendly hawker markets and hotels that celebrate the area’s industrial-heritage buildings. Once a gritty factory-lined fringe suburb, Chippendale has undergone a dramatic urban transformation. It has retained its historic buildings but turned them into crowd-approved restaurants and characterful pubs. […]