The Pass in Australia’s Byron Bay is Named Best Beach in the World

Frothy surf, soft sands, bohemian-hip culture and rich Aboriginal history have combined to crown Byron Bay’s The Pass as the best beach in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Australia’s Byron Bay has taken the pole spot in Lonely Planet’s latest book, Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches. Renowned for its pristine […]

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The Best Queensland Road Trips

From endless fields of sun-kissed sugarcane to the golden coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, some of Australia’s best road trips are found in Queensland. Windows rolled down, wind in your hair, hints of sea salt in the air: there’s nowhere more suited to the road trip than Queensland. Whether it’s food-filled sojourns from Bundaberg, […]

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Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Holiday Destinations for Sun-Seekers

From January in Thailand to November in Mauritius, soak up the sun no matter the season. For beach-lovers and summer souls, waiting for warm weather can feel eternal. Thankfully, the earth keeps turning, which means there’s always a corner ready to offer travellers a warm welcome. Start your year in tropical climes, mark the midpoint […]

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Cellar Doors to Sunsets: How to Discover Western Australia Your Way

If your spirit craves adventure, natural wonders and great food and wine, venture west to dreamlike Western Australia. Whatever type of traveller you are; a gourmand, nature lover, cultural explorer or a wannabe marine biologist, Western Australia’s dreamy landscapes and epic experiences are bound to impress. From wine tasting in the Margaret River region to […]

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6 Reasons to Go on a Solo Cruise

The tide has turned: today, it’s hello to solo-geared cruising. It’s official: solo travel is getting increasingly cruisey. Cruise lines are catering more and more to those exploring the world solo, offering single cabins with all the usual comforts and none of the additional fees. Players such as Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages are […]

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5 of the Top Chef-Approved Restaurants in Western Australia

We catch travelling chef Paul Iskov (of WA pop-up restaurant Fervor) to talk about the appeal of pop-up dining and his top five restaurants in Western Australia. The Pinnacles desert one day, Fremantle the next – Fervor is a tough venue to pin down. But that’s the beauty of it: it’s fleeting, it’s exciting and […]

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Gold Coast to Cape Tribulation: A Guide to Queensland’s Best Beaches

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there is no better place to hit the ocean than Queensland. A vast and varied tropical playground, Queensland is a treasure trove of beaches. From the glitz and glamour of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast to the laid-back vibes of the Sunshine Coast and the remote feel […]

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Australia’s Most Romantic Hotels

Spa serenity, champagne dinners, heritage luxury or off-grid seclusion: these are Australia’s most romantic hotels, and they deliver in abundance. Australia’s most romantic hotels can deliver everything from five-star luxury, champagne breakfasts and poolside pampering to glorious solitude, unadulterated relaxation and windswept wonder. Whether you’re looking for a cosy sojourn to reconnect or an extra-special […]

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What to Do (and Eat) in Melbourne: 48 Delicious Hours in the CBD

Melbourne’s CBD has your weekend covered: whether it’s a hatted meal in elegant surroundings, bottomless brunches underground or art excursions by the Yarra River, here’s what to eat, see and do in the city. You could spend days tasting your way through each and every corner of the CBD, but if you only have 48 hours to make the […]

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Australia’s Best Glamping Destinations

With all the frills and none of the fuss, find Australia’s true nature on a glamorous camping escape. In the digital age, it’s easy to forgo our innate need to connect with nature. But the sun-kissed land down under beckons with untamed landscapes as old as time – there’s the dusty ochre dunes of the […]

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Destination Dupes: This Year’s Hottest Travel Trends

Switch from Zermatt to Sapporo and leave London for Liverpool – swapping classic destinations for their equally captivating counterparts is one of the smartest travel hacks around. Santorini’s legendary whitewashed views and Sydney’s iconic harbourfront have competition – savvy travellers are swapping tried-and-true favourites for ‘destination dupes’. From Paros to Palermo, discover new destinations and […]

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New York Times Lists Two Australian Cities as 2024 Must-Sees

New York Times names Tasmania and Brisbane among its top 52 places to travel in 2024. There’s more to Australia than Melbourne and Sydney, according to the New York Times. Long-underrated Tasmania and foodie hub Brisbane have each landed a spot on the publication’s list of ‘52 Places to Go in 2024’. As the only […]