Let Us Après: the Best Fun You Can Have in Mt Buller With Your Skis Off

Mt Buller is known as Melbourne’s Mountain due to its proximity to the Victorian capital but with pop-up container bars, bluesy basement speakeasies and fine French diners it also channels the city’s party spirit. As if Mt Buller didn’t already have some of the best apres-ski in the High Country, this year the mountain is […]

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Sun, Fun and Spa in a Revamped Retro Motel, Sunnymead Hotel on the Great Ocean Road

Sunnymead Hotel is part of a growing trend of old motel’s getting a glow up, and it now embodies the sunny disposition of a great beach break. Located in Aireys Inlet, Sunnymead feels like driving into a sunny summer afternoon with all the hues of a Bellarine sunset, a pool bar straight out of Barbie […]

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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 […]

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A Weekend in a Multicultural Melting Pot & One of Melbourne’s Best Produce Markets at Holiday Inn Dandenong

Celebrating its first birthday, this hotel is perfectly placed for a Dandenong Market tour or a deep dive into the local multicultural food scene. Holiday Inn Dandenong is part of a new push by the well-known hotel chain, and its owner IHG Hotels & Resorts, into properties that embrace their surrounds. For Holiday Inn Dandenong […]

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Totally Wild: Exploring Tasmania’s Stunning South-West

Tasmania’s rugged south-west coast is home to living fossils, waterways teeming with marine life and, now, an On Board floating lodge that puts this wealth of wilderness a few steps from your luxury stay. Keen birdwatcher, Sara Rudling, sets sail for this inaccessible region of the Apple Isle binoculars firmly in hand. There’s a friendly […]

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How To Beat the Euro Summer Crowds

Experience the European summer of your dreams with our top tips for beating the crowds during peak season. Summer in Europe is a magical time. Whether your dream escape is sunbathing on the golden sands of Greece, museum hopping through France or eating your way through Italy, summer is arguably the best time to do […]

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The Mother of All Resorts: Bali’s Most Iconic Resort

The Mulia, one of Bali’s premier resorts, manages to be both ostentatious and peaceful, grand in size and warmly welcoming. Two imposing rows of maternal figures, five metres high, stand either side of the Oasis Pool and stretch onto the sand beyond. These statues are all women with impeccable posture, each one balancing a huge […]

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These are the Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

Out-of-this-world architecture, six-star service, vintage champagnes and Michelin-star-worthy cuisine: at the most luxurious hotels in the world, the sky’s the limit. If you’re after the crème de la crème, look no further than the Ultra Lux collection – a curated selection of the most exquisite hotels and resorts in the world, where the luxury is […]

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Bali’s Best Restaurants

Go for the beaches, stay for the food: when it comes to palate-pleasing eats, Bali’s packing heat. ‘The Island of the Gods deserves cuisine to match,’ and this statement is truer than ever as Bali’s culinary scene blossoms from Kutu to Kubu. From a Wonka-esque gastronomic wonderland in Ubud’s jungle-hugged heart to American-style steakhouses on […]

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5 Different Ways to Tour Sri Lanka

Calling lovers of luxury, cycle enthusiasts and dedicated foodies! These are the best ways to explore the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is a world away from worlds, an island of sprawling tea plantations, golden beaches, ancient temples and thrilling waterways. Embracing the spirit of this paradise has never been easier with tours […]

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Can’t Help Falling in Love: 11 of Australia’s Best Romantic Experiences

Whether you’re head over heels for a blissful spa day in Mornington Peninsula or prefer adventurous dining in Brisbane, Australia is full of romantic experiences. Variety is the spice of life, so why not look beyond the classics (fancy dinner and a movie) and celebrate your love with a bucket-list helicopter ride or an exciting […]

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The World’s Best Michelin-Starred Hotel Restaurants

There’s hotel dining, and then there’s Michelin-starred hotel dining: these are the restaurant experiences worth travelling the globe for. Serious gourmands will traverse any distance in pursuit of the world’s finest dining experiences – and these luxury hotels are foodie destinations in themselves. Here, guests can indulge in exquisite, Michelin-starred cuisine by world-acclaimed chefs, without having to leave the comfort of their hotel. From the celebrity glamour of Cipriani on Rio’s glittering Copacabana Beach to Restaurant Andrew Fairlie […]