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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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Eat, Sip, Stroll: The Best Around Geelong’s Pakington Street in One Day

Find out where to eat and drink around one of Geelong’s most exciting streets. Geelong has quietly shaken off its industrial past and turned into one of Victoria’s most interesting places to eat, drink and explore. There’s a constant buzz of new openings – cafés, bars, art spaces and makers popping up faster than you […]

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Old World Charm at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Embrace the buffet, visit the mega-gym and enjoy the retro Art Deco beauty of one of Melbourne’s first truly grand hotels. The clue to the pull of this venerable luxury hotel is in the name. We don’t really call things “grand” much anymore but when this imposing accommodation opened in 1986 as simply the Hyatt […]

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An Exciting Fusion of Old and New at Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

One of Melbourne’s newest hotels is in a Goldilocks position for those wanting peace but also city convenience. The heritage facade of the Salvation Army Printing Works from 1901, with its grand arches and cream and red-brick colouring, forms the grand entrance to this new Melbourne hotel. Inside the historic building, that also has a […]

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This Melbourne Hotel Turns a Luxury Car Showroom into a Showstopper

Buckle up for a suite ride at The Royce in Melbourne, where space, service and style come in spades. Find out what to expect. Melbourne loves a clever reinvention, and The Royce is one of its finest. Once a glittering 1920s car showroom, it now stands as a boutique hotel that swaps engine roar for […]

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City to Sea: The Perfect Girls’ Long Weekend in Victoria

Not all short breaks are born equal; the best girls’ trips combine cosmopolitan indulgence with seaside serenity. This itinerary from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula does just that. Torn between an action-packed city stay and unwinding beachside for your next weekend away? In Victoria, you can enjoy both to the max, all in the space […]

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8 Reasons to Go by Car Instead of Plane for Your Next Girls’ Trip

Weekends with friends are all about bonding; here we make the case for enjoying the journey as much as the destination. Picture this: you’ve waited months for your long overdue girls’ trip, excitement levels are high, and you’ve all piled in the car ready to kick off the festivities immediately. There’s no hanging around the […]

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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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7 Unexpected Things to Do in Melbourne

More than laneways and lattes, discover Australia’s cultural capital as it was meant to be experienced: through surprising, after-dark bars, art that defies convention and one-of-a-kind fashion. Melbourne is a city constantly in flux. While first-time visitors are naturally drawn to its iconic attractions, repeat visitors and those eager to delve deeper should venture beyond […]

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Vibe Hotel Melbourne’s Drinking & Dining Turns Up the Heat

With one of the highest and most interesting rooftop bars in the city, Vibe Hotel Melbourne has now turned its attention to One Queen, the lobby restaurant located inside a 19th-century storefront. Vibe Hotel Melbourne, on the corner of Flinders and Queen Streets, sees a modern reticulated glass tower rise out of a heritage Fletcher […]

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The Best Hotels in Melbourne

From five-star retreats to breathtaking regional escapes, discover our pick of Melbourne’s best hotels. Whether you’re dreaming of a sophisticated escape near world-renowned theatres and sporting landmarks, or longing for a serene getaway outside the bustling city centre, these are the best hotels in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The best hotels in Melbourne’s CBD Next […]

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Mum’s The Word: A Perfect Mother’s Day in Melbourne

The big day is fast approaching, but don’t panic – this is the perfect Melbourne Mother’s Day itinerary to make their day shine, including a stop at Paul Bram boutique for a truly unique shopping experience. Mother’s Day is the ideal excuse to celebrate the most important woman in your life, and what better place […]