Your Next Fiji Holiday: How to Choose the Right Island & Time to Go

A short flight from Australia’s east coast, Fiji is one of the Pacific’s easiest escapes – but the travellers who get the most out of it are the ones who plan ahead. Veteran visitors to Fiji understand not only how easy it is to get there from Australia, but also how to get the most out of their trip – while many barely […]

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Does This Adults-Only Resort Have The Best Infinity Pool on Koh Samui?

On Koh Samui’s quieter north shore, this adults-only resort makes a compelling case for taking the path less-travelled and staying well away from the crowds Most people arrive in Koh Samui thinking of Chaweng – the long, lively east-coast beach that dominates the island’s reputation. Maenam, on the calmer north shore, stretches 7km along the […]

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The Best Wellness Retreats in Australia for Rest, Recovery & Spa Escapes

These are the Australian wellness retreats and hotel spas worth booking, from structured health programs to thermal bathing, coastal seclusion and everything in between. Wellness travel has become one of the fastest-growing categories in tourism and not because we’ve all suddenly become devoted meditators, but because more and more travellers are looking for a break […]

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This Melbourne Escape Has Won Australia’s Top Hotel Award Three Years Running

Here’s what a stay at this South Wharf five-star actually looks like – from the Yarra-facing rooms to the floating wine gantry at Dock 37. Pan Pacific Melbourne’s running success at the World Travel Awards (in 2023, 2024 and 2025) doesn’t happen by accident. Spend a night (or longer) here and the reasons become fairly […]

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Why This Acclaimed Ubud Rainforest Resort Should Be Your Next Bali Escape

Lush rainforest, an iconic heated infinity pool and a host of five-star facilities – here’s what sets Padma Resort Ubud apart from the luxury pack. Nestled in the jungle-covered hills of Bali, Ubud is famed for its luxurious wellness culture. Standing as one of the region’s most luxurious family-friendly stays – and ranked by Tripadvisor […]

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Singapore with Kids: Where to Go, Stay and Eat

Some destinations are fun with kids. Singapore is easy with kids – and that changes everything. Clean, compact, safe and endlessly stimulating, Singapore packs world-class wildlife parks, immersive museums, incredible food and some of the best family hotels in Asia into an island you can cross in under an hour. First-timers are often surprised by […]

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The Khao Lak Resort Where Families Get a Water Park and Couples Get a Lagoon

From the Seaside Wing’s adults-only pool to the Aqua Wing’s water park, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani gives couples and families their own version of the same holiday. Set directly on the beach, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani offers something architecturally deliberate: three separate wings, each with their own atmosphere, sharing one stretch […]

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Uluwatu’s Best-Kept Secret Won’t Stay That Way For Long

Serene clifftop views, a Japanese restaurant with a sushi river and a spa with only one treatment room – here’s why you should put Seascape Uluwatu on your Bali itinerary. With powerful surf breaks and beach clubs with golden-hour queues, Uluwatu has become one of Bali’s most sought-after addresses, so trying to avoid the crowds […]

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The Best Hotels in Tokyo: From Asakusa Ryokans to Shibuya Rooftops

Japan’s capital moves quickly, runs late and rewards adventure. That’s why the best hotels in Tokyo know how to give you a proper place to land. Few cities make a more compelling case for a great hotel than Tokyo, with a mix of ryokan-style gems in Ginza, luxury five-star retreats in Shinjuku and onsen hotels […]

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Inside the Bali Estate Where Every Sprawling Villa Has Its Own Private Pool

Tucked into a former coconut grove, this intimate 20-villa estate in Jimbaran makes your luxury stay feel unhurried and private. Fewer guests, more space and a level of personalised service that larger properties can’t replicate – Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa promises a high-end luxury experience just for you. Here are five reasons why […]

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This Award-Winning Cook Islands Resort is Steps From One of the World’s Best Lagoons

One of the world’s most beautiful lagoons and just 29 thatched-roof beachfront bungalows and villas: here’s what makes this Cook Islands resort the perfect escape. A 45-minute flight north of Rarotonga, Pacific Resort Aitutaki sits directly on the western rim of one of the most celebrated lagoons in the world. This award-winning hideaway – the […]

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The All-Inclusive Hillside Koh Samui Resort With Five Pools & Private Oceanfront Villas

From beachfront dinners on the sand to a spa that sends you home rearranged – this all-inclusive Koh Samui resort is built for couples and families who want it all. Ten minutes’ drive from Koh Samui airport, the Hyatt Regency Koh Samui sits on a hillside above the Gulf of Thailand, all cascading pools and […]