Why Batik Air Is Your Direct Ticket to Bali Bliss

Direct flights to Bali from Australia have never been easier with Batik Air. The seat and the route Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL). Seat 29C on a Boeing 737 MAX. 5 hours 40 minutes. Is there a loyalty scheme? Through Batik Air Club, travellers can earn Batik Air Club Points and work their way from the free Silver membership level to Gold or Platinum tier, with perks ranging from members-only discounts to complimentary checked […]

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7 Reasons Why This Could Be Labuan Bajo’s Most Extraordinary Resort

TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, is the resort that makes Labuan Bajo unmissable. Labuan Bajo sits at the edge of Indonesia’s most dramatic landscape, a former fishing village turned luxury destination that serves as the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park. Ten minutes from the airport, TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection […]

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Loved Bali? Here’s Why Lombok Should Be Next

Thinking of visiting Lombok? Here’s why Bali’s quieter neighbour deserves a spot on your travel list. Bali has long dominated the Indonesian island conversation, but just across the Lombok Strait lies a destination that offers everything its famous neighbour does – with fewer crowds to share it with. Lombok moves at its own unhurried pace, […]

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This Award-Winning Cook Islands Resort is Steps From One of the World’s Best Lagoons

One of the world’s most beautiful lagoons and just 29 thatched-roof beachfront bungalows and villas: here’s what makes this Cook Islands resort the perfect escape. A 45-minute flight north of Rarotonga, Pacific Resort Aitutaki sits directly on the western rim of one of the most celebrated lagoons in the world. This award-winning hideaway – the […]

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Does This Singapore Hotel Have Marina Bay’s Best Location?

Floor-to-ceiling skyline views, private club lounges and a massive play village for the kids – here’s why Pan Pacific Singapore is the ultimate Singapore escape. Singapore packs a lot into a small footprint, and Marina Bay is where most of it happens. It’s a 20-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport, but the bigger sell is […]

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A New All-Inclusive Beachfront Escape has Landed in Nusa Dua

A 15-month, multimillion-dollar transformation of this property on the Nusa Dua beachfront delivers an outstanding stay for every kind of traveller. Newly reimagined as Paradisus by Meliá Bali, this Nusa Dua resort brings a fresh, all-inclusive edge to Bali’s beachfront scene. Set right on the sand and wrapped in tropical gardens, it pairs lagoon-style pools […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vietnam

Beachfront beauty, all-inclusive luxury, historic treasures: from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, discover the best family friendly hotels in Vietnam. Vietnam’s best family-friendly hotels and resorts are designed to keep everyone happy – from toddlers to teens (and parents, too). Think all-day entertainment programs at kids’ clubs, splash zones and sprawling waterparks, plus generous buffets that even picky eaters will happily […]

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Why Pullman Bunker Bay is the Ultimate Margaret River Base

If the world-class wineries of the Margaret River Region are on your bucket list and you’re ready for a peaceful coastal escape, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is the place for you. Think direct beach access, a sweeping infinity pool overlooking the bay and self-contained villas that balance comfort with understated luxury. Spend your days wine tasting among rolling vineyards before returning […]

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Rottnest Island, Reimagined: Beyond the Beaches & Quokkas

From Dreaming creation stories to crayfish pies, shipwrecks and fur seals, Western Australia’s favourite island runs deeper than its postcard image. Most visitors arrive on Rottnest Island / Wadjemup with a simple checklist: snap a quokka selfie and swim at a postcard-perfect beach. While there’s no better place to do just that, this protected nature reserve rewards those who look beyond the […]

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5 Experiences You Can’t Miss at Ha Long Bay

From floating feasts to secluded swims, here are five experiences you can’t miss at Ha Long Bay. This vast UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Vietnam‘s finest natural masterpieces, dotted with nearly 2000 limestone islands that rise dramatically from crystal-clear water. A day cruise on the bay is a must for many visitors to […]

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From Snow to Tokyo: Where to Go in Japan

From Shibuya’s rush to Kyoto’s hush, and Osaka’s late-night eats to Hokkaido’s powder peaks – here’s your guide to where to go in Japan. Deciding where to go in Japan can feel overwhelming – this is a country where ancient temples share skylines with futuristic skyscrapers, where you can ski world-class powder in the morning and soak […]

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The Best Restaurants in Hong Kong

With Cantonese traditions and British influence, Hong Kong uniquely blends culinary excellence from around the world. Street stalls, tea shops and Cantonese BBQ – here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Hong Kong. Centuries-old Cantonese traditions, strong influences from its past as a British colony and with many expats calling it home, Hong Kong’s […]