Coast Modern: The Perfect Food-Lover’s Weekend on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula

Just over an hours’ drive out of Melbourne, the Bellarine region, with Victoria’s second-city of Geelong at its heart, has long been popular with Melburnians fond of sand dunes and salty air, not to mention fish and chips. But, in the past few years, a new wave of Bellarine fine diners has been attracting a […]

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Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Brings the Razzle Dazzle with Official Chicago Partnership

As part of its official tie-in with the Melbourne musical, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has transformed its bar with killer cocktails themed around the play’s main characters. Blockbuster Broadway musical Chicago is back on stage in Melbourne starring Zoe Ventoura as Velma Kelly and Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart – the fame hungry murderesses at […]

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European Sophistication in South Yarra at The Lyall

Tucked down a tree-lined side street off busy Toorak Road, The Lyall is the little hotel that could, a boutique space but with the service and sophistication in the tradition of a grand hotel. The rooms tout Parisienne balconies, French bubbles and the hotel itself appears to be channelling a local Saint-Germain stay, right down […]

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Me, Myself and Isle: Why Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is Great for Solo Travellers Too

Rebecca Ellwood always dreamed of travelling to the Maldives, she just never thought she’d do it solo. But at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa she discovered that, for a relaxing, enriching and bucket-list ticking island getaway, it doesn’t always take two. It’s a bold move to travel to the most romantic resort in the honeymoon […]

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A Guide to Family-Friendly Spanish Holidays

From kid-friendly beach resorts to activity-packed adventure holidays, here is why Spain is your next family destination. Whether you prefer being in the city, close to the beach or in nature with your nearest and dearest, Spain has it all along with family-focused facilities and attractions to make your holiday one to remember. From the […]

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Unplug, Unwind: Australia’s Top Off-Grid & Secluded Stays

From remote island glamping to bucket-list Red Centre retreats, discover our favourite local stays for those wanting to disconnect. With thousands of kilometres of rugged coastline, rusty red deserts and ancient rainforests, Australia has no shortage of breathtaking natural landscapes. Making the most of these spectacular settings, these are luxurious off-grid and secluded stays allow […]

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The Best Adults-Only & Child-Free Resorts in Thailand

Whether you’re after romance or rejuvenation, Thailand’s top adult-only resorts deliver. When the urge to unwind and indulge arises, you can’t beat Thailand, with its pristine white-sand beaches that stretch along the shores of the Andaman Sea. And while Thailand has excellent family-friendly accommodation offerings, it doesn’t skimp on its share of luxe adults-only and […]

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Sky-High Hotel Value at EQ Makes the Perfect Kuala Lumpur City Break

When the Equatorial Hotel in Kuala Lumpur was demolished in 2012, the Malaysian capital lost a beloved institution first opened in 1973 but, phoenix-like, the soaring 52-storey new Equatorial Plaza has risen in its place (EQ takes up the uppermost floors), a modern classic with one of the best rooftop bars in the city. What’s […]

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Deliciousness Down Under: 20 of Sydney’s Best Restaurants

From fine dining high above the Opera House to laidback clifftop bites in Whale Beach, as a dining destination, Sydney easily competes with the world’s best. Sydney’s renaissance as an Australian food capital is well and truly in swing, with talented chefs flocking from across the world to make their mark. Innovation, reimagination and a […]

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Why Hayman Island Needs to Be on Every Aussie Bucket List

Australia’s most iconic private island resort delivers everything (and more) when it comes to the epitome of paradise: beachfront pools overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, immersive island experiences and standout drinks and dining. You’ll find the renowned InterContinental Hayman Island Resort located at the furthest northern tip of the Whitsundays. This acclaimed destination (with a […]

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Travel + Leisure Names 100 Best New Hotels

The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]

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Shores of Splendour: The Best Beachfront Resorts in Bali

If your next holiday looks like pearly-white sands, clifftop cocktails and seaside sunsets, nowhere does bliss quite like these beachfront resorts in Bali. Bali is spoken about as though every beach promises the same trip, but the island’s coastline is more varied than that. The best resorts here suit a specific kind of coastal holiday. […]