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The Best City Break Hotels in Australia

Short, sweet and nothing short of sophisticated – here are the best city break stays in Australia. From ultra-trendy ex-prison cells and newly renovated heritage department stores to Palm Springs-inspired Brisbane city oases, these are the city stays with extra flair. The Best City Break Hotels in Melbourne The Langham, Melbourne Sweeping marble staircases, […]

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Striking Gold: A Weekend Itinerary in Ballarat

Historic stays, hatted restaurants and truffle hunting: the perfect guide on where to stay, where to eat and where to go on a weekend escape to Ballarat. Ballarat, once known as Victoria’s ‘Richest City’ is more than Sovereign Hill. Mine beneath its Gold Rush history to strike a destination rich in culture, cuisine and community. […]

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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne

From hidden laneway speakeasies to parading penguins and one of the world’s biggest tennis events, this is our guide to the best things to do in Melbourne. Australia’s culinary, cultural and sporting capital, Melbourne has a seemingly endless array of attractions, experiences and festivals to discover. Whether it’s a weekend city break or you’re visiting […]

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Witty Fashion-Photography-Themed Stay Draws Focus to Spencer Street Area; Hotel Indigo Melbourne

This one-time Holiday Inn has undergone a $20-million facelift to turn it in a groovy new art hotel inspired by the photography of German fashion snapper Helmut Newton, whose work in the 50s and 60s in London and Paris became world famous. Helmut Newton, whose stylistic black-and-white fashion snaps defined an era, spent a lot […]

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A Weekend in a Multicultural Melting Pot & One of Melbourne’s Best Produce Markets at Holiday Inn Dandenong

Celebrating its first birthday, this hotel is perfectly placed for a Dandenong Market tour or a deep dive into the local multicultural food scene. Holiday Inn Dandenong is part of a new push by the well-known hotel chain, and its owner IHG Hotels & Resorts, into properties that embrace their surrounds. For Holiday Inn Dandenong […]

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The Best Bars in Melbourne

Laneway, rooftop, wine or jazz, Melbourne has the right bar for any occasion. We take a look at the city’s best places for a quality tipple. Melbourne’s bar scene has intimate 16-seaters like Above Board, northside wine bars reviving vinyl and an unassuming cottage that is one of the hottest drinking spots in the world. […]

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Gimlet & Glamour: 48 Hours in Melbourne

Want to play visitor in your hometown for the weekend? Our guide to the city will have you stepping between A+ coffee shops, cosy wine bars, and bustling markets in no time. Australia’s capital for all things creativity, cuisine, and culture – Melbourne’s famous city grid offers so much enticement that it’s hard to know […]

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Say Hello to Sorrento’s Polished Crown Jewel: InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

For Gatsby-era glamour on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this recently refreshed coastal retreat pulls no punches. Writer Ruby Staley checks in to InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula to join in on the pinnacle of parties and find out what all the flap is about. A Mornington Peninsula icon since 1875, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula brings a luxury […]

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Bridge Road & Beyond: Dining Outside Melbourne’s CBD 

From ceremonial sushi in Richmond to enticing entrecote in Fitzroy – the flavours of Australia’s culinary capital ooze well beyond the city grid. In a city like Melbourne that receives so much acclaim for its renowned CBD dining scene, the genius fare of the inner suburbs is often overlooked. From the seafood delicacies of Minamishima […]

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Victoria’s Best Mornington Peninsula Winery Experiences

Unwinding and indulging is an easy feat at these Mornington Peninsula wineries, where one-of-a-kind experiences are ripe for the picking. From passionate pinot noir lovers to chardonnay connoisseurs and everyone in between, the Mornington Peninsula covers all bases for every type of wine lover. Home to more than 200 vineyards responsible for producing exceptional cool-climate […]

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Things to Do in Melbourne for Luxury Lovers: 5 Unmissable Experiences

As Australia’s cultural and culinary capital, the city offers a wealth of experiences for the luxury traveller. An ever-evolving landscape of fine dining, exclusive exhibitions and incredible experiences ensure no visit is ever the same – and keeps even the most discerning of art, culture and gastronomy aficionados on their toes. Here’s our pick of the top things to do in Melbourne for fans of the finer things. Embark on an epicurean discovery Melbourne’s dining scene is world class: a bounty of […]