6 Trending Bucket-List Cruise Experiences for 2025

The biggest and best cruise itineraries for 2025 and 2026 have been announced, but which ones need to drop anchor on your bucket list? The tide is rising and cruising holidays are only becoming more and more popular. Ships as big as cities and vessels as small as homes are crisscrossing the waterways of our […]

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This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the dazzling shores of the Gold Coast to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2024’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes. This is your second chance to secure the year’s […]

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This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Bali, Maldives & Beyond

From the dazzling shores of the Maldives to the must-visit cities of London and Bangkok, we’ve collated our most impressive escapes of the year into one epic shortlist. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2024’ is a celebration of our best-loved escapes from the last 12 months. This is your second chance […]

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The Best Time to Go to Europe

Euro-summer, a snow-filled winter, or sensational spring: make the seasons work for you and your next European adventure. There’s never a wrong time to explore Europe. However, if you’re going to make the journey, why not take advantage of the best times to visit the continent’s 40-plus diverse countries? From taking to the Swiss slopes […]

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Harbour Master: 5 Reasons to Love The Star Grand Hotel in Sydney

With a prime position on Sydney Harbour and a wealth of restaurants, bars and entertainment just a short walk away, The Star Grand Hotel in Sydney is a shining example of a great city getaway. From the moment you enter the glitzy lobby of The Star Grand Hotel in Sydney you feel like a VIP […]

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From Bali with Love: Why Kaamala Resort Ubud is a Honeymooner’s Paradise

This Ubud resort sets the mood just right for a quiet stay with your special someone. Part of iNi Vie Hospitality’s extensive collection of resort and villa stays throughout Bali, Kaamala Resort Ubud brands itself as a honeymooner’s paradise. With a central location that still manages to feel remote – thanks to its proximity to […]

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Birdies & the Benz: A Weekend Golf Getaway in Torquay

A car-share app takes the kiosk queues out of hiring a ride for an upcoming golf weekend away on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Having never played golf other than a few rounds of putt-putt, it was with this naïveté that I suggested my partner simply hire clubs for our three-night stay at The Sands Torquay. My […]

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Down the Isle: The Best Resorts for a Destination Wedding

Stay or go, spend or save, elope or throw a soiree – these are the best resorts for a destination wedding. Destination weddings are on the rise – and may not be as expensive as you think. We spoke with Darcy Allen, Senior Wedding Planner at Easy Weddings, who said the pandemic’s rise and fall […]

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5 of the Prettiest Ports on a Rhine River Cruise

Dotted with vineyards, cathedrals, half-timbered houses and riverside charm, these are some of the prettiest ports along the Rhine River. Winding its way through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, the Rhine River is one of Europe’s most iconic waterways. And a Rhine River cruise is your front-row ticket to some of the continent’s most […]

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This Award-Winning Wellness Retreat is One of Bali’s Best

So good it’s (allegedly) been frequented by the Obamas and Julia Roberts. Want to know where Hollywood’s elite head to reboot? COMO Shambhala is an under-the-radar gem deep in the Ubud jungle, where nature’s embrace, together with a world-leading wellness program, promises a transformative experience worthy of Eat, Pray, Love. Even if you’ve never been […]

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5 Reasons Bhutan Should Be on Your Bucket List

Jaw-dropping scenery, deep traditions and warm hospitality: Bhutan deserves a place on every traveller’s bucket list. From the moment you land at Paro Airport, it’s clear there’s something very special about Bhutan. From soaring Himalayan mountains, crystal-clear rivers and pine-clad valleys to sacred dzongs (fortified monasteries) and homes that dazzle with traditional architecture, a world […]

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Stellar Stay: Why The Star Grand is Brisbane’s Most Exciting New Hotel

Just like its name suggests The Star Grand Brisbane has very lofty ambitions to be the most talked about hotel in Brisbane, as part of the city’s new $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct. Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct is the city’s shiniest new playground with restaurants, bars and event spaces set on, and high above, […]