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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8 Things We Love About Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains

From an indoor ice-skating rink and hidden whiskey bar to breathtaking views over the rugged Jamison Valley, there’s a lot to love about Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery. Framed by spectacular views of eucalyptus trees, dramatic mountain peaks and ancient sandstone plateaus, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery invites you to uncover the […]

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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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Luxe For Less: Top Holidays Under $999

Dreaming of elsewhere? Here are some of our best escapes under A$999 – the ultimate excuse for a trip away. If you’ve found yourself with a little extra cash this year – or you’re simply ready for a well-deserved break – this is the perfect opportunity to book your next escape away. These retreats are […]

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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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How to Have the Ultimate Foodies’ Escape in the Margaret River Region

Here’s how to feast, graze, wine and fine dine through one of the world’s most exciting foodie destinations, Western Australia’s Margaret River Region. Year-round sunshine, more than a hundred cellar doors and a wildly inventive culinary scene make the Margaret River Region a foodies’ dream. This year, there is an extra special reason to entice […]

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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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Full Steam Ahead: What to Expect Onboard South Africa’s The Blue Train

South Africa’s The Blue Train offers one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, with plenty of soul-stirring history, glamorous amenities and swoon-worthy scenery. Peer into the soul of South Africa on a train trip that comes complete with all the bells and whistles of old-world elegance – the five-star Blue Train. Journey by […]

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7 Reasons Why South Africa Should Be Your Next Destination

The Rainbow Nation is as vibrant as it is diverse. From its world-class wines and sweeping plains, to its excellent local cuisine and iconic experiences, this is why a trip to South Africa should be on your radar. Many destinations lay claim to offering something for every kind of traveller, but South Africa is a […]

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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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What Are Hotel Club Rooms & Are They Worth It?

Complimentary canapes and cocktails, exclusive lounges and top-tier service – it’s time to join the club. Imagine this: you’ve just landed on the Island of the Gods, and after dropping your bags at the five-star InterContinental Bali, you head out to enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with activities. On return, you visit the exclusive Club InterContinental, […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Port Douglas

What to do, where to stay and most importantly, where to eat in this perennially popular TNQ town. If there’s one destination that epitomises everything Australia does best, it’s Port Douglas. There are countless natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest), cracking food and coffee (hello, Macrossan Street) and year-round temperate weather and […]