Scenic coastal roads and white-sand beaches, tropical islands, thriving cities, desert dunes and rushing waterfalls – there is nowhere as diversely beautiful as Australia.
The French hotel brand celebrated 60 years with First Nations fashion brand NGALI and bottles of specially made Champagne. Marking the hotel brand’s diamond jubilee, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins chose to celebrate its 60th birthday by combining with 60,000 years of First Nations creativity at an event on July 1 at the hotel’s Club Lounge […]
If resorts were rated exclusively on their proximity to snorkelling opportunities, Green Island Resort would earn a spot on top of the podium. On arriving at Green Island Resort, the island’s only accommodation and a 45-minute boat trip from Cairns, it feels like you’ve entered an unassuming oasis among the rainforest. The resort invites guests to […]
Tasmania’s rugged south-west coast is home to living fossils, waterways teeming with marine life and, now, an On Board floating lodge that puts this wealth of wilderness a few steps from your luxury stay. Keen birdwatcher, Sara Rudling, sets sail for this inaccessible region of the Apple Isle binoculars firmly in hand. There’s a friendly […]
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the only Melbourne stay that sits on a prime piece of absolute riverfront real estate, giving your stay a very different view of the city. Although the curved building is known to many who wander this part of the riverfront, what is less well known is that Crowne Plaza Melbourne underwent […]
Celebrating its first birthday, this hotel is perfectly placed for a Dandenong Market tour or a deep dive into the local multicultural food scene. Holiday Inn Dandenong is part of a new push by the well-known hotel chain, and its owner IHG Hotels & Resorts, into properties that embrace their surrounds. For Holiday Inn Dandenong […]
Sunnymead Hotel is part of a growing trend of old motel’s getting a glow up, and it now embodies the sunny disposition of a great beach break. Located in Aireys Inlet, Sunnymead feels like driving into a sunny summer afternoon with all the hues of a Bellarine sunset, a pool bar straight out of Barbie […]
Mt Buller is known as Melbourne’s Mountain due to its proximity to the Victorian capital but with pop-up container bars, bluesy basement speakeasies and fine French diners it also channels the city's party spirit. As if Mt Buller didn’t already have some of the best apres-ski in the High Country, this year the mountain is […]
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has an intimacy despite being a large hotel chain through unique position, love of the arts and creative passion. Sofitel is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, 60 years of adding a little French luxury to what is known as the Paris end of Collins Street. Despite its 363 rooms, the […]
From eclectic margarita bars below Pitt Street to Japanese-inspired jazz spots in Surry Hills, here’s our pick of Sydney’s best bars. One thing’s clear: when it comes to the perfect night out, Sydney’s got plenty of spirit. Whether it’s bold, old or served ice-cold, the city’s diversity and iron-clad commitment to mixological excellence means there’s […]
From Down Under to the Eiffel Tower: Qantas launches the world's longest direct flight to France, just in time for the Olympics. Qantas’ new 17-hour direct flight between Perth and Paris took off Monday, marking the first time in two decades that Australia's favourite airline has operated services to the City of Lights. The route […]
Every corner of Australia has something to offer the curious traveller – it’s simply a matter of choosing when you want to visit. From the overflowing waterfalls of Kakadu in the wet season to swimming with whale sharks off Western Australia’s coastline, Australia’s wide plains, dense rainforests and spectacular coastlines are brimming with adventure, no […]
What to do, where to stay and most importantly, where to eat in this perennially popular TNQ town. If there’s one destination that epitomises everything Australia does best, it’s Port Douglas. There are countless natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest), cracking food and coffee (hello, Macrossan Street) and year-round temperate weather and […]
Complimentary canapes and cocktails, exclusive lounges and top-tier service – it's time to join the club. Imagine this: you’ve just landed on the Island of the Gods, and after dropping your bags at the five-star InterContinental Bali, you head out to enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with activities. On return, you visit the exclusive Club InterContinental, […]
Stylish, central and spoiled for choice: check into a five-star fantasy without leaving the city at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. Everyone needs to get away sometimes. While a globe-hopping adventure is always a thrill, splashing out on a long weekend a little closer to home can be the perfect way to break up your routine […]
This one-time Holiday Inn has undergone a $20-million facelift to turn it in a groovy new art hotel inspired by the photography of German fashion snapper Helmut Newton, whose work in the 50s and 60s in London and Paris became world famous. Helmut Newton, whose stylistic black-and-white fashion snaps defined an era, spent a lot […]
With an emphasis on innovation, the list includes sustainability initiatives and immersive cultural experiences. Time magazine has unveiled its annual World’s Greatest Places list, highlighting 100 extraordinary hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums and parks. The list – compiled in part through the nominations of global correspondents and contributors – features eco-conscious glamping sites, billion-dollar hotels, […]
Here's how to feast, graze, wine and fine dine through one of the world's most exciting foodie destinations, Western Australia's Margaret River Region. Year-round sunshine, more than a hundred cellar doors and a wildly inventive culinary scene make the Margaret River Region a foodies’ dream. This year, there is an extra special reason to entice […]
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 […]
Adelaide's exceptional charm and architectural grandeur have distinguished it on the global stage, making it the only Australian city to be highlighted in Architectural Digest's esteemed list of the world's 20 most beautiful cities. South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, has secured a place in Architectural Digest’s list of the 20 most beautiful cities in the […]
Dreaming of elsewhere? Here are some of our best escapes under $999 – the ultimate excuse for a trip away. If you’ve found yourself with a little extra cash this year (courtesy of a tax refund) – or if you just need something to get you through the winter – this is the perfect opportunity […]
Hit AO25 like a pro. This guide will help you secure the best seats, accommodation and summer experiences in Melbourne come January. With the warmer months fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the highlight of the Melbourne summer. Tennis fans, this is your cue to start planning for the Australian Open 2025. Securing […]
From an indoor ice-skating rink and hidden whiskey bar to breathtaking views over the rugged Jamison Valley, there’s a lot to love about Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery. Framed by spectacular views of eucalyptus trees, dramatic mountain peaks and ancient sandstone plateaus, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery invites you to uncover the […]
The best Father’s Day gifts aren’t wrapped – cement your status as the golden child with an experience they’ll never forget. It’s never easy trying to find the perfect gift for the father figure in your life. But the best gift doesn’t always come in boxes – create memories with your dad or give […]
Swap a ‘Toyota Camry or similar’ for wheels you really want with this game-changing car share platform. Life is all about the journey, not the destination, and sometimes you need a Mercedes A-Class to swing around the Great Ocean Road, the all-American feel of a vintage Ford Bronco as you drive along California’s Highway 1, […]
