The Best Hotels in Thailand

From the sparkling shores of Koh Samui to the bustling streets of Bangkok, these are the best hotels in Thailand. Whether you’re seeking total relaxation on the shores of a palm-fringed island or an action-packed adventure through lush tropical rainforest, Thailand has something special to offer every kind of traveller. Thailand’s spectacular collection of hotels […]

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Discover the Best of the City at Novotel Melbourne Central

Uncover all that’s great about Melbourne at this sleek and contemporary hideaway. In 2018, French hospitality giant AccorHotels launched its first high-rise, dual-branded hotel development in Australia, with Novotel Melbourne Central and Ibis Melbourne Central sharing guest facilities in a newly built, 35-floor – and almost 500-guestroom strong – tower. A stay in Novotel […]

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From Porsche to Tesla: This App Will Change the Way You Hire a Car  

Swap a ‘Toyota Camry or similar’ for wheels you really want with this game-changing car share platform. Life is all about the journey, not the destination, and sometimes you need a Mercedes A-Class to swing around the Great Ocean Road, the all-American feel of a vintage Ford Bronco as you drive along California’s Highway 1, […]

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How to Get the Hottest Australian Open 2025 Tickets Ahead of the Crowds

Hit AO25 like a pro. This guide will help you secure the best seats, accommodation and summer experiences in Melbourne come January. With the warmer months fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the highlight of the Melbourne summer. Tennis fans, this is your cue to start planning for the Australian Open 2025. Securing […]

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An Exotic, Resort-Style Stay at KL Airport; Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA

This airport-resort, just a short taxi ride from Kuala Lumpur’s international airport terminal, offers a budget-friendly stay that will have you relaxed and ready to fly. There are not many airport hotels where you can sip cocktails by a sprawling outdoor pool under a sun umbrella surrounded by dense tropical forest, but that is the […]

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Adelaide Named the Most Beautiful City in the World

Adelaide’s exceptional charm and architectural grandeur have distinguished it on the global stage, making it the only Australian city to be highlighted in Architectural Digest’s esteemed list of the world’s 20 most beautiful cities. South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, has secured a place in Architectural Digest’s list of the 20 most beautiful cities in the […]

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Levelling Up an Inner-City Escape at Next Hotel Melbourne

A fresher-faced stay on Melbourne’s CBD hotel scene that is more than just the city’s next big thing. Melbourne loves hidden things, and Next Hotel Melbourne is one of the more recent additions to the city’s blink-and-you-miss-it ranks. This sleek 255-room bolthole has city-slicker good looks, courtesy of architecture, design and fit out from Woods […]

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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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5 Reasons Why This Hotel Is Perfect for a Sydney Staycation

Stylish, central and spoiled for choice: check into a five-star fantasy without leaving the city at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney. Everyone needs to get away sometimes. While a globe-hopping adventure is always a thrill, splashing out on a long weekend a little closer to home can be the perfect way to break up your routine […]

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A French Connection: Qantas Launches Direct Flights to Paris Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

From Down Under to the Eiffel Tower: Qantas launches the world’s longest direct flight to France, just in time for the Olympics. Qantas’ new 17-hour direct flight between Perth and Paris took off Monday, marking the first time in two decades that Australia’s favourite airline has operated services to the City of Lights. The route […]

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French-Inspired Luxury at the Paris End of Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has an intimacy despite being a large hotel chain through unique position, love of the arts and creative passion. Sofitel is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, 60 years of adding a little French luxury to what is known as the Paris end of Collins Street. Despite its 363 rooms, the […]

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See It In Style: 8 Ultra-Luxurious Tours of Europe

Transform your bucket list into a reality with some of Europe’s most luxurious tours and experiences. Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland or drifting through the canals of Venice? Teeming with natural wonders, enchanting cityscapes and cultural treasures, Europe is guaranteed to make dreams come true – even ones you […]