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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 […]

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The Melbourne CBD Stay Made for Laneway Mornings and Rooftop Evenings

Pullman Melbourne City Centre pairs sleek rooms and breakfast at Eva’s with rooftop pizza, skyline views and Melbourne’s laneways just beyond the door. Melbourne days are built around small but important choices: do you spend the afternoon tracing the city’s arcades or head straight upstairs for rooftop pizza and skyline views? Tucked just off Little […]

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Finding Joy in South Africa with Khanh & Miguel

There is a particular freedom in waking up without knowing exactly what the day will bring. For Khanh Ong and Miguel Maestre, that feeling became the defining joy of their South African adventure. The wondrous feeling of unexpected adventure is a trademark of travelling South Africa. On any given day, you may find yourself feeling […]

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The Pullman Bangkok Stay Where a Garden-Framed Rooftop Pool Overlooks the City

Pullman Bangkok King Power gives you a city base with a garden-framed infinity pool, Japanese omakase and dining that ranges from seafood buffets to teppanyaki. Pullman Bangkok King Power is a city hotel where mornings can begin with a rooftop swim beside tropical greenery; and nights might mean Japanese omakase, teppanyaki or a small bowl […]

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This Destination Is the Way to Have Two Holidays in One

Turn one Southeast Asian journey into two unforgettable escapes by pairing this island with a trip to Bangkok, Bali, Vietnam, Penang or Siem Reap. Why choose between a sleek city escape and a slower Southeast Asian adventure when you can have both? Begin with Singapore’s glowing skyline, hawker stalls and leafy pockets of calm, then […]

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The Mornington Peninsula Hideaway for Hot Springs, Golf and Wineries

Minutes from award-winning thermal spas, hatted restaurants and cellar doors, Peppers Moonah Links sits in a prime position for your next coastal escape. Known for its championship golf course and quiet countryside setting, Peppers Moonah Links in Victoria strikes the perfect balance between blissful seclusion and convenience. In Fingal, you’re tucked away from the Mornington […]

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Inside The Perth Stay That Brings Greek Island Energy to the CBD

HYDE Perth brings a relaxed Mediterranean mood to the city centre, pairing bohemian rooms with a heated outdoor pool, guided yoga and Greek-inspired dining at FARRA. Perth’s newly opened hotel mixes chic style with a little coastal ease and brings it to the CBD. HYDE Perth embraces that mellow atmosphere with tactile rooms, a pool […]

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The Yarra Ranges Retreat Made for Slow Weekends

Peppers Marysville is a polished base for exploring Victoria’s High Country, pairing contemporary rooms with regional dining, a heated outdoor lap pool and the mountain landscapes surrounding Marysville. Around 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peppers Marysville in the Yarra Ranges puts you close to forest walks, mountain roads and local produce, while its pool, sauna and […]

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All Villa, No Filler: The Most Over-the-Top Villas in the Maldives

Underwater bedrooms, lagoon slides and the archipelago’s largest private island: these are the most over-the-top villas in the Maldives. The romance of the Maldives has long been interwoven with the image of the overwater villa, with a timber deck, a private pool and mere steps between your bed and the lagoon. The most over-the-top villas […]

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See Malaysia: How to Discover its Cities, Jungles and Islands

From glittering skylines to ancient rainforests, hawker stalls to fine dining, Malaysia promises such striking contrasts that one visit feels like several holidays in one. Malaysia doesn’t ask you to choose between a city break or a beach escape, and a food adventure or a journey into the wild. In the morning, watch Kuala Lumpur […]

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The Best Five-Star Hotels in Bangkok

City lights, private plunge pools and riverfront gardens: neighbourhood by neighbourhood, these are the best hotels in Bangkok. Gilded temples, rooftop bars, longtail boats and sleek Skytrains – where you stay in Bangkok shapes the way you experience the city. From riverside hotels with heritage to BTS-connected bases near dining, shopping and nightlife, this guide […]

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How to Plan the Perfect Australian Wine Weekend

Planning a wine weekend close to home? Discover how curated regional bottles can help you choose where to go, what to book and how to pace the trip. Australia has 65 wine growing regions, each with its own climate, varietals and character. That means planning your ultimate winery weekend away can benefit from some serious […]