Gimlet & Glamour: How to Spend 48 Hours in Melbourne

Our guide to Melbourne will have you stepping between A+ coffee shops, cosy wine bars, and bustling markets in no time. Australia’s capital for all things creativity, cuisine, and culture – Melbourne’s famous city grid offers so much enticement that it’s hard to know where to start. Fit in with the cool crowd as you enjoy […]

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Melbourne Airport Reigns Supreme in Global Airport Rankings for Australia and the Pacific

Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport’s excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]

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Say Hello to Sorrento’s Polished Crown Jewel: InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

For Gatsby-era glamour on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this recently refreshed coastal retreat pulls no punches. Writer Ruby Staley checks in to InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula to join in on the pinnacle of parties and find out what all the flap is about. A Mornington Peninsula icon since 1875, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula brings a luxury […]

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10 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Melbourne & Victoria

From controlled chaos in a Docklands science lab to interactive art displays across the city’s exquisite galleries and museums – these are the nine best kid-friendly experiences in Melbourne and Victoria. Melburnians are truly spoilt when it comes to kid-friendly activities. From timeless classics, like visiting enchanting marine creatures at SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium, to cutting-edge […]

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A Sky-High Club Lounge & 4 Other Things to Expect at The Langham, Melbourne

Think legendary high tea, a transformational day spa and a famous chocolate fountain overlooking the glittering city lights. There are few finer places to soak up the culture, cocktails and cuisine of Melbourne’s cosmopolitan Southbank than The Langham, Melbourne. Boasting a long list of luxe facilities – including three onsite dining experiences, the restorative […]

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Palm Cove to Hobart: Here’s Where to Spend Any Long Weekend

From R&R in a regional town to sparkling sky-high glamour in the city centre, here’s where to go when you have an extra day or two off work. Whether you’re up for a quick interstate flight or down for a regional road trip, there’s a short trip sure to tick all the boxes in each […]

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The Best Mother’s Day Experiences in Australia

From elegant high tea to a rejuvenating spa day, these are the best Mother’s Day experiences in Australia. Who doesn’t love receiving gifts? Tearing open Christmas wrapping paper, biting into an Easter egg or breathing in a fragrant bouquet of Valentine’s flowers is sure to bring joy year-round. But planning the perfect present for our […]

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Things to Do in Autumn in Australia: Your 2025 Guide

From hot air balloon expeditions to spooky tours and top-shelf gin in the Top End, these autumn activities offer something for every kind of traveller. Summer is often touted as the best time for live music, outdoor activities and highly anticipated events, but autumn in Australia is packed with festivities and experiences. Whether you’re eager […]

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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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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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Ultra Stylish $150m Boutique Melbourne Hotel in the Works

TFE Hotels has commenced construction on the luxurious Hannah St. Hotel, located on Melbourne’s Southbank. Melbourne’s hotel scene has a new kid on the block: the boutique Hannah St. Hotel. The $150 million hotel will house 188 rooms across 10 levels of the gleaming 62-storey Queensbridge Building, a new residential tower near Melbourne’s Crown […]

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Chills & Thrills: 7 of the World’s Spookiest Destinations

Haunted castles, execution sites and eerie underground labyrinths – whether you’re inclined towards the paranormal or are a head-shaking sceptic, these destinations will send a chill down your spine. Halloween is not all pumpkin jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating: it’s an age-old ode to witches, ghouls and ghosts. Where better to indulge in all things sinister than […]