Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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This Safari Lodge Is the Africa Experience You Don’t Need a Passport For

A 1,500-hectare wildlife park, all-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks and giraffes outside your window – The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort is South Australia’s most exciting new stay. The Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort sits an hour east of Adelaide in the middle of one of the largest open-range zoos in the world. You […]

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7 Reasons Guests Keep Coming Back to This Melbourne Hotel

Most Melbourne hotels are easy enough to leave. QT Melbourne – laneway address, award-winning rooftop bar, three restaurants and rooms that feel like a designer’s fever dream – is not. In a city that takes its boutique hotels seriously, repeat guests are the real review. More than half of Luxury Escapes travellers who stay at […]

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The Adults-Only Mission Beach Retreat Everyone’s About to Be Talking About

Nala Resort in Mission Beach, Queensland, is an adults-only coastal hideout where private villas, a palm-fringed pool and a polished restaurant scene sit just steps from the Coral Sea. Mission Beach has always appealed to travellers who like their Queensland coastline a little quieter. It’s framed by rainforest, faces out towards Dunk Island and feels […]

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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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Well Above Par: The Ultimate Queensland Golf Festival in 2026

The Festival of Golf is a bold reimagining of a golfing tournament with fun, food and fashion added to the top flight line up of Australian women’s golfers. And it’s held at Sanctuary Cove Resort & Golf one of Australia’s most storied courses. Sanctuary Cove is set to put the party into Australian women’s golf. The Festival of Golf will be […]

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Arrival Hall: The Latest Travel News From January & February

Recent travel news including a new initiative to help communities in Victoria’s High Country affected by the bushfires, a new Thai resort from Minor Hotels and a renovated Queenstown luxury alpine retreat in New Zealand. Helping the High Country: support fire-affected Victorian businesses with a new consumer portal “Victoria’s High Country at Home” allows people […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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Why the Cathedral Invitational is the Ultimate Excuse for a Victorian Escape

Drives, dinners and country winners. Find out why Victoria’s most unique golf tournament is your next mini escape. The exclusive Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club covers more than 300 acres of family-owned farmland in Thornton, a small town on the banks of the Goulburn River in North East Victoria. It’s just two hours’ drive from Melbourne but feels a world away with its idyllic scenery and laidback vibe. This December, the world-class lodge and its course are set to host the Cathedral Invitational on December 9 […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Is This Victoria’s Most Underrated Wine Region?

Uncover one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets by exploring the Moorabool Valley, the perfect destination for your next wine weekend away. If you’ve never considered Victoria’s Moorabool Valley for a wine weekend, it’s time to look beyond the usual suspects and onto this quietly brilliant corner of the state. Less than an hours’ drive from Geelong, the valley […]

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The Calile in Brisbane Named on World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards List

Only one Australian escape made the cut in this year’s top 50 extended list, with the Fortitude Valley stay going three-for-three. Brisbane’s The Calile has once again earned international acclaim – officially named among The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and notably, the only property in Oceania to make this year’s prestigious list. The James […]