Whether you want to walk the roads less travelled in Portugal or explore the rich culture of Japan, discover the best solo trips for the solitary wanderer.  Solo trips are not only soul-stirring and liberating experiences but are a fast-track way to get to know yourself. The freedom of solo trips means you can go […]

From baseball games in Chicago and live jazz in New Orleans, to riding rollercoasters in Florida’s theme parks, consider this your essential USA bucket list.     The USA is chock-full of iconic experiences that beckon travellers to visit from all corners of the world. Whether it’s driving along Route 66, being spellbound by Disneyland magic […]

From eco-glamping on Rottnest Island to gourmet getaways in the Hunter Valley, Australia's best weekend escapes are just a road trip away.  There's no better way to escape the everyday than by packing your bags, saying farewell to your schedule and hitting the road for a weekend adventure. For some, the ideal getaway features stunning […]

Joining the ranks of the city’s go-to hotels, Hyatt Centric is a gem hidden in classic Melbourne style: down a laneway. I’m an advocate of the staycation. It’s a little taste of escapism when time or budget won’t allow for further-flung endeavours. Rediscovering your city takes on a new freedom with the knowledge you can […]

From the snow-capped mountains of Yosemite National Park to the urban metropolis that is New York City, the diversity of the USA is a traveller's dream. A trip to the USA is a dozen trips rolled into one – its width and breadth of landscapes matched only by the sheer volume of bucket-list experiences to […]

Southern charm, country music, civil rights history and the finest fried chicken on Earth – find it all in the USA’s multifaceted southern states. Enrich your soul on a journey through America’s southern states, where everything from honky-tonk tunes to neon cityscapes, mouthwatering eats, history-filled national parks and electrifying nightlife are just waiting to be […]

Villas shaped like fishing boats, a wellness-led philosophy and movies by starlight: this is boutique luxury in one of the most spectacular destinations on earth. There’s luxury and then there’s COMO. The family-owned boutique resort brand takes five-star living to a new level in the Maldives with two jaw-dropping island paradises: COMO Cocoa Island and […]

From turquoise tides and pink-sand beaches, to ancient ruins, windmills and hillside villages – the magic of Crete is waiting to be discovered. Dreaming of Greece? Prepare to fall in love with white-washed homes and history-steeped architecture framed by sapphire seas and striking sunsets, rugged hillsides lined with olive groves and a multitude of islands […]

From swimming with minke whales to shucking and eating oysters straight from the sea, Queensland is a treasure trove of unexpected experiences. Queensland is a beacon for travellers for its perpetual sunshine, blissful beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites. For every typical bucket-list experience you can enjoy in Queensland, there’s also a unique activity that’s […]

Florida Keys is a wonderland of jaw-dropping iridescent waters, lush mangroves, friendly wildlife and a treasure trove of attractions, from rum distilleries to turtle sanctuaries  Gently stretching out towards the Caribbean from the Florida peninsula, the dreamy Key West archipelago forms a trail of untamed beauty and adventure. Spanning from Key Largo to the famed Key […]

From oompah-fuelled DJ sets and below-freezing Jägermeister on the mammoth Tyrolean Alps to high-altitude cocktails on the Mottolino slopes, this is our guide to Europe’s best apres-ski.  Après-ski – literally, ‘after ski’ in French – originated in 1950s Norway and quickly took the French Alps and the world by storm. After mornings shredding the pow […]

From jetboat safaris to five-star day spas and gourmet indulgence, find your island happiness with the best things to do in Fiji – based on your travel style. Fiji knows that no two travellers are the same. This South Pacific paradise attracts all types of vacationers with out-of-this-world experiences from deep diving with lionfish to […]

Desert forts, lofty hill retreats and pet-friendly palaces, discover the best India escapes for 2023.  Now's the perfect time to start planning your epic India escape for 2023. From hill station retreats to desert escapes and unique eco-friendly shipping container stays, we've rounded up the best India escapes for 2023. Whether you're an adventurous traveller […]

From golfing in the heart of the Sonoran Desert to sipping tempranillo in the Texan hinterland, these lesser-visited US cities offer an abundance of surprising experiences.  Already ticked off the iconic US cities? Big hitters like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles will often steal the show, but the under-the-radar US cities deserve […]

Nothing says world-class luxury quite like the best-selling Mulia Villas – an oceanfront sanctuary where pure indulgence and barefoot bliss is a way of life.  There are not many other places in the world that embody five-star elegance quite like the Mulia Villas, a gem on Nusa Dua's sun-kissed beachfront. Consistently ranked one of the […]

An unbeatable location, rooftop bar, poolside 'beach' and all-around luxury – it doesn’t get much better than a stay at The Trans Resort Bali. Seminyak has long been a firecracker Bali travel destination, blessed with countless cool restaurants, boutiques, local bars and – of course – that glorious golden beach. Five-star The Trans Resort Bali […]

Join the leagues of ‘Potato Heads’ who flock to one of the world’s trendiest zero-waste beach clubs, in Bali’s coolest neighbourhood. The potato, the myth, the legend. There aren’t many beachside bars that can measure up to Seminyak’s Potato Head Beach Club – the mere name sparks the wanderlust of beach bar hoppers and Bali […]

Walk across a blushing beach, sip on small-batch rum and spy pink flamingos in the wild – discover the best things to do in The Bahamas. The Bahamas evokes dreamy images of paradise beaches, the graceful arch of a dolphin slicing through the ocean’s surface and rich rum-based cocktails. Just one jewel in the Caribbean […]

From the beauty of Ha Long Bay to the best banh mi spots and starfish-studded shorelines, this whizz-bang Vietnam travel guide hits all the spots. Vietnam is a razzle-dazzle dynamite destination, with buzzing cities, off-the-beaten-track beaches and old towns time forgot. Visiting for the first time? It can be quite the task figuring out where […]

Christmas in Europe is a greeting card dream come true – and this is a love letter to the continent’s most wonderful time of the year.  Flurries of snow dancing on the crisp air. The smoky scent of chestnuts roasting over glowing embers. Fairy lights twinkling like stars against the inky sky. A hearty glass […]