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A Guide to Australia’s Wine Regions

We’ve compiled the best of Australia’s wine regions, where time-honoured vintages, breathtaking scenery and gourmet delights converge. It’s time to sip your way through an unforgettable escape. Looking for Australia’s best places to wine and dine? With over 65 designated wine regions and approximately 2700 producers across the country, deciding where you want to go […]

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What to Expect from a Stay at RACV Cape Schanck Victoria

It may be famed for its championship golf course, but this Mornington Peninsula gem offers much more. When it comes to a quick and easy break from Melbourne city life, you can’t beat Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Endless ocean horizons, coastal walking trails, regional produce, boutique wineries and hidden coves beckon on slow days amid nature. […]

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The Best Hotels in Melbourne

From five-star retreats to breathtaking regional escapes, discover our pick of Melbourne’s best hotels. Whether you’re dreaming of a sophisticated escape near world-renowned theatres and sporting landmarks, or longing for a serene getaway outside the bustling city centre, these are the best hotels in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The best hotels in Melbourne’s CBD Next […]

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Australia’s Most Relaxing Holiday Escapes

From secluded beaches in Western Australia to the unrivalled wilderness of Tasmania, discover our pick of Australia’s most relaxing holiday escapes. For your next holiday, let relaxation take centre stage. From luxury wellness retreats to nature-based escapes and secluded beach getaways, these are the best spots in Australia to embrace peace, rest and rejuvenation. New […]

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Escape or Embrace? The Ultimate Australian Winter Holiday Guide

Heading to Europe for sun-soaked days or braving the chilly charm of Australian winter? Uncover the top getaways for June, July and August for every type of traveller (and expert advice on how to insure them.) When the mercury dips, Australians have a choice: escape to sunnier shores or embrace the chill. Thankfully, there is […]

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A Long Weekend in Nagambie (And Why The Mitchelton Hotel is the Perfect Base)

Explore why Victoria’s Goulburn Valley is an underrated long weekend destination, and start planning your own trip away with our itinerary. If you’re looking for a country escape that’s just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Nagambie should be on your radar. Set on the Goulburn River and surrounded by wineries, it’s got that small […]

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Mum’s The Word: A Perfect Mother’s Day in Melbourne

The big day is fast approaching, but don’t panic – this is the perfect Melbourne Mother’s Day itinerary to make their day shine, including a stop at Paul Bram boutique for a truly unique shopping experience. Mother’s Day is the ideal excuse to celebrate the most important woman in your life, and what better place […]

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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 Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Victoria South Wharf doesn’t […]

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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 […]