The Rottnest Island Glamping Stay Made for Slow Mornings and Pinky Beach Sunsets

Canvas eco-tents behind Pinky Beach, Bathurst Lighthouse on the headland and the Indian Ocean just beyond your deck. Most trips to Rottnest Island start with a ferry timetable and end with a race back to the jetty. Stay the night and the island starts to feel different: there’s time for another swim, sunset on the […]

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This Seminyak Beachfront Stay is Made for the Suite Life

With a Jacuzzi in every suite, a beach club and rooftop sunsets, Grand Seminyak puts you in the middle of Bali’s most sociable neighbourhood. Some Bali stays make you choose between slowing down and going out. At Grand Seminyak, the day starts by the sea and ends wherever Seminyak takes you. Drift between the ocean […]

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This Century-Old Canberra Stay Is Anything But Old-Fashioned

Beside Canberra’s National Triangle, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel pairs Prairie-style architecture and a century of political history with marble bathrooms, garden courtyards and one of the capital’s most enduring high teas. For a Canberra escape with a strong sense of place, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel puts you […]

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6 Reasons Why This New Luxury Resort in Lombok Surprised Me

Quiet shores, impeccable dining, a community-run turtle program, and an indulgent wellness menu built around the island itself: the reasons The Sira won’t stay a secret for long. Perched on Lombok’s north coast, close enough to the Gili Islands that I could see them from the beach, The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, […]

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From Front Pages to Late Checkouts: Inside Paradox Sydney

Paradox Sydney gives a heritage-listed former newspaper headquarters a lively new chapter, with soaring ceilings, fresh Australian produce and Circular Quay about 500 metres away. Behind the sandstone façade, just a hop, skip and a jump from Circular Quay, is an ultra-modern refuge. Welcome to Paradox Sydney, a sleek escape that pairs its heritage shell […]

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Your First Time in the Maldives: What You Need to Know

New to the Maldives? This is our ultimate guide to finding your dream escape in paradise. When it comes to planning your first dream getaway in the Maldives, there are so many decisions you need to make, from how to choose the right atoll (and your preferred mode of transport) to deciding the right villa […]

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Cave Dinners & Cliffside Views: 6 Things to Love About Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

From the infinity pool above the Indian Ocean to the secluded beach below, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas is all you need for a complete Bali holiday. Built into the cliffs above Sawangan, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas frames Nusa Dua’s southern coast, where an infinity pool meets the Indian Ocean, an inclinator descends to a secluded beach, and a cave welcomes you […]

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The ‘Living Island’ Resort Hidden in the Maldives’ Deepest Atoll

Deep in the Maldives’ southern reaches, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa pairs just 51 villas with one of the archipelago’s most spectacular house reefs. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa pares the private island experience back to its essentials. Featuring just 51 villas, you won’t find sprawling rows of accommodation here – just a small natural island, one […]

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Escape to Tasmania: Why Australia’s Smallest State Has the Most to Offer

Everyone talks about MONA, but fewer people know about the whisky trail, the wombats on Maria Island, or a beach better than anything on the mainland. Tasmania rewards the people who go looking. Tasmania has a little bit of everything that makes Australia great, and then some – but most of it sits just off […]

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Why This Island Resort is the Family-Friendly Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef goes beyond a day-trip at the family-friendly Daydream Island Resort, featuring a sprawling living reef lagoon, marine biologist-led experiences and an island that begs exploration. The Whitsundays have no shortage of breathtaking accommodation options, but for families looking to explore the Great Barrier Reef, Daydream Island Resort is a dream come […]

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The 10 Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, from KLCC to Sunway City

Kuala Lumpur’s best hotels split across four distinct areas – skyline views in the city centre, nightlife in Bukit Bintang, transit links at KL Sentral, and a resort escape in Sunway City. Here are the 10 worth booking. Kuala Lumpur’s best hotels cluster around four areas: Kuala Lumpur city centre for skyline views and the Petronas Towers, Bukit Bintang […]

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This Five-Star Borneo Resort Sits Inside a Protected Marine Park

Picture this: a secluded resort surrounded by the untouched shore of a protected marine park, with ancient rainforest above the walkways and Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. Most island resorts are built on the idea of getting away from it all. Gaya Island Resort, nestled within Malohom Bay in Sabah’s Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, […]