Sydney with Kids: Where to Stay for Ferry Rides, Beach Days and Easy Bedtimes

Space for everyone in the CBD, or sand between your toes at Coogee? Here’s how to plan a smooth Sydney stay that keeps the whole family smiling Sydney has a rare advantage for a family city break: the journey between attractions is part of the magic. A ferry carries you past the Opera House on […]

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I Checked into One of Cairns’ Most Social Esplanade Stays

Glass-sided pools, a bar with a whisky wall and rooms with city or harbour views – Crystalbrook Flynn brings five-star flair to the Cairns Esplanade. In theory, I’m made for tropical living: ocean air, balmy nights and a suitcase full of linen. In practice, my curls have strong opinions about humidity and I like a […]

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Wake Up to an Indoor Forest at Ovolo Canberra’s Enchanting Hideaway

85 art-adorned designer rooms, restored vintage furnishings and an atrium of Tasmanian ferns set this avant-garde beauty apart from the rest Set within the multi-award-winning Nishi building, Ovolo Canberra offers more than just a nightcap and a place to rest your head. Architecture and design smarts meet tranquil, nature-inspired interiors, while original artworks give the […]

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The 1913 Melbourne Clubhouse Reimagined as a Heritage Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne brings a new chapter to a 20th-century Edwardian landmark, with two distinct dining venues and a central Flinders Street address. Built in 1913 as headquarters for the Commercial Travellers Association of Victoria, this Edwardian Baroque landmark now pairs heritage details with contemporary rooms and two very different dining spots. With the Yarra, […]

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Right Place, Right Time: Where to Go in Europe by Month

Some European destinations shine brighter at certain times of year. This month-by-month guide reveals where to go and how to plan your trip. Europe‘s most compelling destinations are easy to love year-round, but you can narrow down the most fitting contenders for your specific travel window. There’s an art to knowing where to go – […]

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Fine Dining Down Under: Award-Winning Australian Restaurants to Base Your Escape Around

From Melbourne’s newest three-hat dining rooms to a tiny bistro worth a Northern Rivers detour, these critically lauded experiences are worth crossing state borders for. Some travellers plan trips around landmarks and beaches, others go for the food. If you fall into the latter camp, behold your roadmap to Australia’s most exciting restaurants and bars […]

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Check-In To St Kilda’s New Coastal-Inspired Novotel

A refreshed coastal look, a restaurant opening out onto Fitzroy Street and St Kilda’s beachside favourites a short stroll away: the new Novotel is settling into the neighbourhood. There’s a new kid on the block in Melbourne’s most well-known beachfront suburb, St Kilda. Perched on bustling Fitzroy Street, this new stay from the Novotel brand […]

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The Art Hotel Where Sydney’s Bohemian Past Steals the Spotlight

With Kings Cross as its muse, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point brings a stylish contemporary stay to one of the city’s most storied postcodes. Tucked behind the famous Coca-Cola sign at Kings Cross, Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG boldly flirts with the theatrical. A red velvet curtain sweeps through the lobby, and black-and-white […]

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Is The Gold Coast Still Australia’s Favourite Family Destination?

Planning a family holiday in 2026? New theme-park attractions, indoor entertainment and easy dining options give the Gold Coast plenty of reasons to stay on your school-holiday shortlist. The Gold Coast has long been a family-holiday favourite, and it’s easy to see why – famous theme parks, broad beaches and plenty of ways to fill […]

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First Time Going to Europe? These Decisions Will Make or Break Your Trip

Planning your first Europen adventure? Leave room to settle in, make the most of each stop and embrace the surprises along the way with these essential travel tips. Europe isn’t one destination; travel times, transport systems, ticketing rules, hotel access, weather and payment habits can change from one country to the next. A few practical […]

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Singapore’s Riverside Stay in the Heart of Clarke Quay

Paradox Singapore pairs a riverfront setting with local dining and a free-form pool overlooking the water – a relaxed base for exploring Clarke Quay and the city. Set along the Singapore River in lively Clarke Quay, Paradox Singapore places you where old and new Singapore meet. Once a bustling trading port lined with warehouses, the […]

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The Chic Melbourne City Stay with a Taste of Victoria

Shadow Play by Peppers pairs sleek apartments with a heated pool, level-nine library and a distinctly Victorian wine list at Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar. In Southbank, your Melbourne day can move from browsing South Melbourne Market to an afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria, then finish with a full-bodied Victorian wine. That makes […]