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Introducing: 1 Hotel Melbourne for Wellness & Sustainability

The brand’s first in Australasia, 1 Hotel Melbourne brings new life to a hitherto neglected stretch of the city’s Yarra River with 220 metres of uninterrupted river frontage. Paul Chai checks in. Melbourne’s last remaining heritage goods shed from the city’s shipping heyday has been transformed. Now the architectural centrepiece of 1 Hotel’s latest installment, […]

DestinationsAustralia

Australia’s Best Regional Escapes By State: Outback, Vineyard & Coast

Swap city streets for leafy vineyards, rolling hills, expansive beaches and the extraordinary red desert. These are Australia’s best regional escapes. Australia has no shortage of extraordinary cities. But the country’s most memorable escapes are found beyond them in the misty valleys of the Yarra Ranges and the sun-baked red rock of Uluru. Here are Australia’s best regional escapes, state by state. New South Wales Bannisters Pavilion, Mollymook A five-minute walk from Mollymook Beach, with a rooftop […]

EuropeItaly

The Rome Hotel That Puts the City’s Icons on Your Doorstep

A stay in Rome is all about location and atmosphere, and Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA delivers on both fronts. Set on Via Veneto, Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA brings together the ingredients of a memorable Roman stay: a storied address, a thoughtful 2025 restoration and a location that keeps the city’s best sights within easy reach. […]

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Why This Landmark Hotel Belongs On Your London Itinerary

Offering one of London’s most coveted addresses, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is where Victorian grandeur and a century of British history await. Set beside the River Thames in the heart of Westminster, this grand Victorian address has welcomed politicians, writers and Londoners with something important to discuss. Today, it delivers river views, old-world British character […]

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The Private Villa Destinations That Match How You Want to Travel

The best private villa holiday destinations aren’t interchangeable. This guide compares Bali, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand by area, access and daily pace, so you can choose a base that works for the trip you have in mind. A private villa holiday starts with a map, not a property search. This guide compares Bali, the […]

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Tokyo Bucket List: The Experiences First-Timers Miss

Live sumo fights, multi-course ryokan dinners and a post-fish-auction market breakfast: these are the Tokyo experiences most first-timers miss. Most first-time visitors plan the same week for their Tokyo bucket list: Shibuya crossing, a conveyor-belt sushi lunch, Senso-ji. None of these are wrong – each one is well-worth doing. But Tokyo is large and layered enough that you can fill seven days with only the […]

ExploreIndonesiaBali

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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Coastal Connection: Simpson Cottage Offers History and Luxury in a Retro Seaside Idyll

An ephemera-packed, historic sandstone cottage from the 1800s in a seaside town with chilled vibes reminiscent of the 1970s; a couple of days at Simpsons Cottage – in the coastal getaway of Bundeena in Sydney – leaves you with fond memories of a simpler time. It’s the birds that you notice first. Opening the white […]

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Jimbaran Beach Access, Lounge Upgrades & 5 Restaurants: Welcome to InterContinental Bali

InterContinental Bali Resort pairs a beachfront Jimbaran Bay setting with varied dining, multiple pools and easy access to Bali’s southern highlights. There are Bali resorts designed for a few quiet days by the pool, and there are resorts that make staying in feel like part of the itinerary. InterContinental Bali Resort belongs to the second […]

DestinationsSouth Pacific

The Pacific Destination You Haven’t Considered Yet (But Should)

Vanuatu is a Pacific gem of swimming holes, Kastom villages and a wreck dive – all reachable in three hours from Australia. Just three hours’ flight from Australia’s east coast with azure lagoons, volcanic peaks and powdery beaches, Vanuatu is the South Pacific destination that’s been hiding in plain sight. Offering a rare combination of accessible adventure, living culture and raw natural […]

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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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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 […]