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Gold Coast Insider Guide: Beach, Bars & National Parks

Known for decades as the end-of-high-school party spot, the Gold Coast has itself graduated to become a sun-kissed strip of high-end luxury. Here’s what our guide to the Gold Coast. This region is not called the Bronze Coast or even the Silver Coast: the beaches, the nightlife, the seafood straight from the ocean to your […]

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The Exclusive Holidays Your Year Has Been Calling Out For

The Maldives, the Gold Coast, Singapore and beyond – unlocked for a limited time, these are the holidays you’ve been holding out for. For a limited time, Luxury Escapes Unlocked is opening the door to our most exclusive offers – premium packages, carefully curated and loaded with handpicked experiences. From picturesque Phuket to dazzling Singapore, […]

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Best of 2025: This Year’s BEST Luxury Escapes in Australia

From the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, these are the hottest Australian escapes in this year’s Best of 2025. Our biggest offer lineup of the year, ‘Best of 2025’ is a celebration of our most popular escapes, back for a limited time only. This is your second […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Arrival Hall: All the Travel News You Need

Travel news from the past month including a new hotel for Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a Cannes Michelin star and a musical Melbourne coffee shop. All-star karst: InterContinental set to open in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Set to open in summer 2025, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will be situated at the gateway to Ha Long City, in the exclusive […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Activities on the Gold Coast

From Dreamworld to dazzling beaches, it’s easy to find family-friendly activities on the Gold Coast – you just have to know where to look. Discover our pick of the best. From the famed gold-sand stretches and sparkling waters to action-packed theme parks and world-class dining and entertainment, it’s little wonder the Gold Coast has long […]

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6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Sea World Resort, Gold Coast

Gold-infused massages, seafood buffet cruises and moonlit rollercoaster rides – you may come for the animal encounters, but you’ll stay for the unexpected. Sea World Gold Coast may be famed for its marine exhibits and wildlife encounters, but there’s a lot more than meets the eye at this Gold Coast family favourite. You can level […]

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Is This the Gold Coast’s Most Glamorous Escape?

Beachside sophistication and unrivalled convenience unite at The Star Residences. The Star Residences boast some of the most captivating views on the Gold Coast, but it’s the seamless blend of familiar comfort and exhilarating excitement that truly sets it apart. Nestled within the iconic The Star Gold Coast complex, this luxury retreat combines modern apartment […]

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The Best Queensland Resorts & Hotels

From Brisbane and glitzy the Gold Coast to laid-back luxury in Cairns or island escapes in the Whitsundays, there’s a Queensland stay for everyone. Queensland stretches nearly 2,000 kilometres from the Gold Coast to Cape York, and the hotels read like a greatest-hits of Australian travel: reef island retreats, rainforest hideaways, coastal family resorts and […]

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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. These are the best city break hotels in Australia. The best hotels in Melbourne […]

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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, […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in Brisbane

From cuddling koalas to splashing around in inner-city lagoons, Brisbane is Australia’s number one family playground. From cycling along riverside paths to exploring interactive museums, Brisbane offers an irresistible mix of city thrills and outdoor adventures that will have everyone from toddlers to teenagers begging to stay longer. Read on to discover our pick of the […]