Arrival Hall: Travel News You Need to Know

Travel news from the past month, including a new chef at Bamurru Plains and more thrilling ways to see the Victorian High Country. Explore trending travel news from the last month and get ready to bookmark for your upcoming holiday plans. Tree change: Norfolk Island makes its debut in Australia’s Best Beaches list Norfolk Island, […]

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Boredom Busters: 8 Epic Layover Spots That Will Keep Kids Entertained

Interactive play spaces, quick transport options and nearness to fun-filled city adventures – here’s our pick of the world’s best layover destinations for families travelling with kids. Navigating layovers can be daunting with young adventurers; however, not all airports are created equal. From proximity to iconic landmarks and white-sand beaches to onsite playgrounds and […]

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Why Cyprus Deserves a Spot on Your Mediterranean Travel List

Where clifftops meet ancient ruins and turquoise waters cradle untold stories, Cyprus shines with a Mediterranean allure that’s endlessly cinematic. Known as the island of love, Cyprus is the setting for the new Netflix film Find Me Falling, starring Harry Connick Jr. Christina Koullas visits the sets with the film’s director and falls in love […]

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What to Expect From Your First Visit to Qatar

Whether you’re looking for a stopover out of the ordinary or a week-long deep-dive, Qatar is sure to captivate with its fascinating melange of old and new. When it comes to blending ancient tradition with futuristic vision, no country does it better than Qatar. Here, gravity-defying architecture, progressive fine dining and cutting-edge luxury sit in […]

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What to Do on a Doha Stopover

With its juxtaposition of ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan modernity, Qatar’s glitzy capital offers a spellbinding stopover. Ideally located at the intersection of Asia and Europe, Qatar is a stopover jewel hiding in plain sight. But while some may simply transit through Doha’s Hamad International Airport (albeit an experience in itself, as it was […]

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Qatar Airways Unveils World-First AI Flight Attendant

Qatar Airways demonstrates the future of virtual flight assistance with conversational AI Sama 2.0 Revealed at the recent ITB Berlin 2024 tourism trade fair, the English-speaking Sama 2.0 is purported to be the world’s first digital cabin crew powered by artificial intelligence. Accessible through the Qatar Airways app, as well as QVerse – the airline’s […]

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Is Dubai Family Friendly? Where To Stay & What to Do with Kids

Say hello to Dubai and bring the whole family along for the ride. Dubai, the dazzling city in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, is often associated with opulence, futuristic architecture and its thriving business hub. But is Dubai family-friendly? The answer is a resounding yes. Dubai has successfully transformed itself into a haven […]

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A Tale of Two Cruises

Travel show hosts Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Matt Le Nevez sail the Mediterranean aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Spirit and Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. Few things inspire more awe on Earth than the pyramids of ancient Egypt, and the Great Sphinx of Giza may be the most fascinating mystery of them all. It raises several questions: Who […]

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16 Luxury Hotel Openings We Can’t Wait to See in 2024

Check out (and into) our pick of the newest luxury hotels opening in the new year, from renaissance-luxe in Florence to beachfront bliss in the Seychelles. Modern makeovers behind heritage facades, sleek towers tickling the clouds and awe-inspiring architecture soaring into the sky: with the triple threat of stunning design, unbeatable surroundings and world-class facilities, these […]

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10 Epic Movie Locations for Set-Jetting Travellers

From alien landscapes to lush jungle camps, step into your favourite cinematic scenery at these famous filming locations. Film and television have long been the go-to way to escape the quotidian, but even the otherworldly stories of the screen have to be shot somewhere. With the rise of ‘set-jetting’ – the travel phenomenon that involves visiting […]

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Pyramids & Floating Palaces: 8 Unique Experiences You Can Only Have in Egypt

Stand dwarfed by ancient architectural wonders, uncover pharaohs’ tombs and temples, and glide along the Nile in style – you can’t do it anywhere else. Egyptomania has had a feverish grip on Western culture since ancient times. Flaunting cursed mummies, Cleopatra and the Great Pyramids, this 3,000-year-old civilisation beguiled even the Greeks and Romans, empires […]

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9 Dubai Restaurants Every Foodie Needs to Try

Whether it’s dinner in a colossal aquarium, under a star-filled desert sky or in the depths of Old Dubai’s Spice Souk, Dubai’s dining experiences go beyond the ordinary. From its extravagant architecture to ultra-luxury hotels and nightlife, Dubai doesn’t do things halfway. And this extends to its culinary scene. The city is home to one […]