I Went on a Disney Cruise: Here Are 8 Things That Surprised Me

I experienced one of the inaugural sailings for Disney Magic at Sea in Australia aboard Disney Wonder – and this is what I found out. When I heard Disney Cruise Line was bringing its Magic at Sea sailings to Australia and New Zealand for its 100th anniversary year, I wasn’t waiting for an invite to […]

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Ace Hotel Sydney Hits All the Right Chords

This Sydney stay brings the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles to slick Surry Hills, with an acclaimed rooftop restaurant, happening lobby watering-hole and inclusive artist-in-residence program. I am not cool enough for Ace Hotel Sydney, I know that much. I was never picked first on a team in PE, never wore a trend before it […]

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Is Brisbane Australia’s Coolest Capital City? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

Let us reintroduce you to Queensland’s sunny capital – one of the coolest spots in Australia for all things wined, dined and river-inclined. Move over Melbourne and step aside Sydney. There’s a new competitor for the title of ‘Australia’s Coolest City’ and this one is sunny year-round. And having just been named one of the top […]

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Why Virgin Voyages is the Perfect Trip for First-Time Cruisers

Cabins fit for a rockstar, Mad Men-inspired martini bars and floating specialty restaurants with Michelin Star chef-curated menus: Virgin Voyages sails beyond the everyday to provide adults-only experiences that reimagine cruising as you know it. Departing all year round from Miami and seasonally from Barcelona, Athens, Sydney and Melbourne, each of Virgin Voyages four super […]

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Filled to the B(rim): Southeast Queensland’s Dining Hotspots

For decades one of Australia’s most important food bowls, the Scenic Rim region of Southeast Queensland is also (finally) turning into a regional dining destination. Where are we, again? We close and open our eyes. It’s a hedge-lined byway on a broad plateau, driving past rolling farmland parcelled off by enormous windbreaks. The road reaches […]

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Romantic Things to do on the Gold Coast: A Couple’s Guide

Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a family destination – there are plenty of romantic things to do on the Gold Coast, too. A firm family favourite, the Gold Coast is often overlooked by couples. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that with 52km of sun-kissed coastline, dazzling skyscrapers, fine-dining restaurants and […]

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The StandardX, Melbourne Opening in Fitzroy in February 2024

There’s nothing standard about the brand-new The StandardX. Opening in Melbourne’s Fitzroy in February 2024, this hotel is the first of its kind in the world. Melbourne’s hotel scene is set to welcome a cool newcomer in 2024 with the opening of The StandardX, the younger sibling of parent brand The Standard. The luxe latter […]

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Coming Soon: Sydney’s First 25hours hotel to Open in Paddington

One of Sydney’s leading property developers is bringing a fresh and vibrant hotel concept to the heart of Paddington. Central Element (CE) property development, in collaboration with Boston Global Group, is gearing up to break ground on Australia’s first 25hours hotel, set to open its doors in December 2024. Situated in the heart of the […]

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Virgin Australia Launches Red Centre Route to Uluru

Uluru is set for a tourism boost with Virgin Australia announcing two new direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane to be introduced in 2024. Virgin Australia has announced its return to Uluru with two new nonstop services from Brisbane and Melbourne, allowing the carrier to connect the capital cities with the iconic Red Centre destination for […]

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Sail into Magic with Disney Cruise Line in 2025 and 2026

After incredible demand, Disney Cruise Line has announced a new season of sailings with Disney Magic at Sea in Australia and New Zealand from October 2025 to February 2026. Looking for the perfect family holiday? Disney Cruise Line’s new season of sailings adds a little Disney magic to a multi-generational family cruising holiday. Disney has […]

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Why Broome Should Be at the Top of Your Aussie Bucket List

Jaw-dropping sunsets, dinosaur footprints and 4WD adventures – discover why this spellbinding north-west corner of the country is a must-visit. The red dirt of the Kimberley meets the azure blue of the Indian Ocean in the multicultural melting pot of Broome, perched on a peninsula up high on the Western Australian coast. This bucket-list destination […]

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8 Reasons to Make Perth Your Next Dreamy Aussie Escape

Culinary journeys aplenty, serene beach swells and tree-covered hills as far as the eye can see: there are endless reasons for Perth to beckon you west. The pinnacle of Australia’s west coast, Perth (Boorloo) is famed for its laidback lifestyle and dreamy beaches. But alongside everything barefoot and beachy is a compelling breadth of experiences that […]