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Fine Dining Down Under: Award-Winning Australian Restaurants to Base Your Escape Around

From Melbourne’s newest three-hat dining rooms to a tiny bistro worth a Northern Rivers detour, these critically lauded experiences are worth crossing state borders for. Some travellers plan trips around landmarks and beaches, others go for the food. If you fall into the latter camp, behold your roadmap to Australia’s most exciting restaurants and bars […]

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Check-In To St Kilda’s New Coastal-Inspired Novotel

A refreshed coastal look, a restaurant opening out onto Fitzroy Street and St Kilda’s beachside favourites a short stroll away: the new Novotel is settling into the neighbourhood. There’s a new kid on the block in Melbourne’s most well-known beachfront suburb, St Kilda. Perched on bustling Fitzroy Street, this new stay from the Novotel brand […]

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An Adults-Only Hideaway in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Tucked into Montville’s rainforest, Misty View Cottages pairs Lake Baroon views with fireside evenings, cottage-by-cottage spa features and an adults-only setting. At Misty View Cottages, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland sets an easy pace: rainforest and Lake Baroon outside, a private spa bath and fireplace inside. These self-contained cottages are reserved just for adults, making them […]

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Angsana Laguna Phuket: A Beach Escape Framed by Lagoons

Drift along Angsana Laguna Phuket’s long free-form pool, paddle across the lagoon, then settle in for Sicilian pasta or Thai regional flavours by the sea. Set between the lagoons of Laguna Phuket and the sands of Bang Tao Beach, Angsana Laguna Phuket is a newly renovated five-star beachfront resort with the coast on its doorstep. […]

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Cairns’ Reef Fleet Terminal Is Just Steps From This Stylish Hotel

At Shangri-La The Marina in Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef begins practically at your doorstep with garden-view rooms, a temperature-controlled pool and local flavours at The Backyard restaurant. Want a seamless day out on the Great Barrier Reef? Enter Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, located just steps from Marlin Marina and the Reef Fleet Terminal. Back […]

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The Art Hotel Where Sydney’s Bohemian Past Steals the Spotlight

With Kings Cross as its muse, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point brings a stylish contemporary stay to one of the city’s most storied postcodes. Tucked behind the famous Coca-Cola sign at Kings Cross, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG boldly flirts with the theatrical. A red velvet curtain sweeps through the lobby, and black-and-white […]

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The Fiji Family Resort with Its Own Traditional Village

The Naviti Resort brings together a beachfront setting, a lagoon-style pool and onsite Fijian cultural activities. Here’s how its facilities and Coral Coast location shape an unforgettable Fiji stay. The Naviti Resort makes it easy for families and couples to share a holiday without following the same schedule. Children have a Kids Club and poolside […]

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A Taste of Southern Tasmania: Food Experiences Around Hobart

Some of southern Tasmania’s best food experiences begin before the plate reaches the table. Follow the loaf, apple, oyster or bottle back to the person and place behind it, with Hobart as your base. Tasmania is best tasted at its source. The most memorable food experiences here do not always involve a restaurant booking. They might […]

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Is The Gold Coast Still Australia’s Favourite Family Destination?

Planning a family holiday in 2026? New theme-park attractions, indoor entertainment and easy dining options give the Gold Coast plenty of reasons to stay on your school-holiday shortlist. The Gold Coast has long been a family-holiday favourite, and it’s easy to see why – famous theme parks, broad beaches and plenty of ways to fill […]

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First Time Going to Europe? These Decisions Will Make or Break Your Trip

Planning your first Europen adventure? Leave room to settle in, make the most of each stop and embrace the surprises along the way with these essential travel tips. Europe isn’t one destination; travel times, transport systems, ticketing rules, hotel access, weather and payment habits can change from one country to the next. A few practical […]

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Singapore’s Riverside Stay in the Heart of Clarke Quay

Paradox Singapore pairs a riverfront setting with local dining and a free-form pool overlooking the water – a relaxed base for exploring Clarke Quay and the city. Set along the Singapore River in lively Clarke Quay, Paradox Singapore places you where old and new Singapore meet. Once a bustling trading port lined with warehouses, the […]

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13 Reasons to Come Hungry to South Africa

From Cape Malay curry and coastal oysters to braai favourites and syrup-soaked sweets, discover 12 South African dishes and their stories.