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The Ultimate 2025 Formula 1™ Guide: Races, Tracks & Key Dates

Get up to speed on the global events for this year’s F1™ championship: the GOAT of all motor racing competitions, now in its 75th anniversary year. 24 races. 21 countries. 20 drivers. 10 teams. In the most high-octane of sports, who comes out on top is down to a fine alchemy of superhuman skill, pioneering […]

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The Best City Break Hotels in Australia

Short, sweet and nothing short of sophisticated – here are the best city break stays in Australia. From ultra-trendy ex-prison cells and newly renovated heritage department stores to Palm Springs-inspired Brisbane city oases, these are the city stays with extra flair. The best hotels in Melbourne The Langham, Melbourne Sweeping marble staircases, ornate high […]

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This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the dazzling shores of the Gold Coast to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2024’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes. This is your second chance to secure the year’s […]

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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 […]

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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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How to Have a Retro-Packed Weekend on the Mornington Peninsula

Australia’s retro-motel makeover trend is in full swing and now Mornington Peninsula has a drive-up-to-your-door stay that has been thoroughly modernised and provided with social common areas both inside and out for guests to mingle. Pulling into the fairy-light-strung courtyard at The Keith Motel on the Mornington Peninsula, you’re likely to see a family having […]

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The Best Birthday Breaks

From stylish staycations to indulgent self-care getaways and sunny beachside escapes, these are the best birthday holidays in Australia – and beyond. Every birthday – be it 33 or the big 5-0 – deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you prefer to mark the occasion with a short and sweet spa retreat or a […]

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How to Have a Perfect Weekend Away in Hepburn Springs

This historic spa town offers a getaway packed with indulgence as guests float in thermal pools, visit the onsite spa and retreat to a stay every bit as relaxing as the mineral springs themselves. Despite all its mod cons, there is something about the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa that makes you think you could see […]

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Discover the Ultimate Weekend at Crown Metropol Melbourne

Discover the very best of city glamour with a weekend at Crown Metropol Melbourne. The best way to experience Melbourne’s hottest entertainment is through a stay on Southbank, a vibrant district on the banks of the Yarra River. And there’s no better place to start than with a weekend at Crown Metropol Melbourne – offering […]

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‘Tis the Season: Experiences That Make the Best Christmas Gifts

Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is (almost) here, and the search for that perfect gift is on. This year, skip the socks and scented candles; the best gifts are all about experiences and making memories that outlast any tin of shortbread. Cosy up with a cup of cocoa and check out these experiences that have everyone on your […]

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Hole in One: Why Victoria is the Ultimate Golf Getaway Destination

It’s time to practice your putt and make for the green because the world-class fairways around Victoria are calling. Looking to get into the swing of things? Pack your bags and scrub your clubs, because as the game’s top players fly into Victoria for the upcoming 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open, there’s never been a […]

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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne

From hidden laneway speakeasies to parading penguins and one of the world’s biggest tennis events, this is our guide to the best things to do in Melbourne. Australia’s culinary, cultural and sporting capital, Melbourne has a seemingly endless array of attractions, experiences and festivals to discover. Whether it’s a weekend city break or you’re visiting […]