Travel + Leisure Names 100 Best New Hotels

The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]

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Abercrombie & Kent Announces Peruvian Riverboat for 2025

A new dawn in luxury Amazonian exploration begins with Abercrombie & Kent’s Peruvian riverboat. A newly unveiled luxury riverboat by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group promises to ferry guests into the heart of Peru‘s secluded marvels, with the vessel marking the company’s debut in South America’s river cruising realm. The riverboat features ten double cabins […]

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Melbourne Airport Reigns Supreme in Global Airport Rankings for Australia and the Pacific

Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport’s excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]

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Down Under Delights as AFAR Unveils 2024’s Best New Hotels

Australia’s Capella Sydney and Southern Ocean Lodge have impressed AFAR’s travel experts, recognised in the 31 Best New Hotels of 2024 list. Two Australian stays have been named in the ‘Best New Hotels of 2024’ by AFAR. 31 properties were listed in this year’s selection, as chosen by a panel of AFAR travel editors, writers and […]

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Qatar Airways Unveils World-First AI Flight Attendant

Qatar Airways demonstrates the future of virtual flight assistance with conversational AI Sama 2.0 Revealed at the recent ITB Berlin 2024 tourism trade fair, the English-speaking Sama 2.0 is purported to be the world’s first digital cabin crew powered by artificial intelligence. Accessible through the Qatar Airways app, as well as QVerse – the airline’s […]

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This Palm Cove Escape is One of Australia’s Most Awarded Hotels

A Queensland hotel and spa cements its place as one of the best stays in the country and the Sunshine State. It’s official: The Reef House Palm Cove offers the finest luxury accommodation in Australia and the best adults retreat in Queensland. The coveted Australian Tourism Awards, which took place in Darwin on 15 March, […]

South Pacific

Tahiti Takes Off as a Hot Destination for Aussies

2023 proved Tahiti is quickly becoming an Aussie traveller’s hot pick. More Australians are choosing Tahiti as their holiday destination than ever, with a 73 percent increase in travellers year-on-year. In 2023, 7,718 Australians flew into the French Polynesian island, eclipsing the 4,468 travellers previously recorded in 2022. Australia accounted for 2.9 percent of international […]

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Turkish Airlines Launches Inaugural Istanbul to Melbourne Flight on 2 March 2024

Istanbul’s rich history, culture and architectural marvels are now easier to reach than ever, with Turkish Airlines announcing direct services from Melbourne. Melbourne has become the first Australian city to secure direct flights to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines confirming the long-awaited service will commence on 2 March 2024. The move will see the widely connected […]

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Mamma Mia! Greece’s Hottest New Hotel Set for its Debut Summer Season

Greece welcomes a new era of sustainable luxury with the much-awaited launch of Gundari Resort, opening in May 2024 on Folegandros island. Folegandros, an untapped island between Paros and Santorini, will welcome the brand new Gundari Resort to its southern coast in May 2024. Spanning 80 acres on the rugged cliffside, the resort is set […]

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Meet Queen Anne: Cunard Cruises Unveils Grand New Ship

Combining heirloom sophistication with a modern aesthetic, Cunard’s Queen Anne is set to rule the sea – bringing together a lavish ballroom with a rooftop DJ booth. The world’s oldest cruise line just got a little younger. Cunard has unveiled the newest addition to its fleet, Queen Anne, due to set sail for the first […]

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The Pass in Australia’s Byron Bay is Named Best Beach in the World

Frothy surf, soft sands, bohemian-hip culture and rich Aboriginal history have combined to crown Byron Bay’s The Pass as the best beach in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Australia’s Byron Bay has taken the pole spot in Lonely Planet’s latest book, Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches. Renowned for its pristine […]

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It’s Official: Half of All Visitors to Fiji Are Aussies

Fiji is the place to be for Aussies, with visitor numbers for 2023 the highest in history. In a resounding triumph for Fijian tourism, the South Pacific country set an unprecedented record in 2023, hosting the highest number of Australian visitors in its history. The island paradise surpassed pre-COVID tourism numbers and welcomed a surge […]