Today
9 better ways to flat-bed-hop to Europe and the US in 2026
From new routes to upgraded seats, these airlines are changing the way Australians cross the globe in 2026.
This Month
Where the smart money is holidaying in 2026
Where to go and when to book now that the Australian dollar is trending upwards. The currency forecasters share their best travel tips.
I flew Latam Airlines to Chile, Qantas back. How did they compare?
Both airlines now fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners direct from Sydney to Santiago but only the Australian carrier earned a four-star verdict.
The $120-a-day hack for seeing India in style
From New Delhi to Udaipur, hiring a private chauffeur is a fast pass to the heart of the country.
Be one of the first to stay at this ultra-luxury safari lodge
&Beyond’s new camp – the first to open in the 18,000-hectare Suyian Conservancy in Kenya – combines refinement with open-hearted hospitality.
At $11,000 a day, these cruises are testing travellers’ limits
Luxury brand Aman’s yacht-like voyages have become a new status symbol and a litmus test for ultra-high-end cruising.
In pictures: wildlife and luxury at a Kenyan safari lodge
Photographer Louie Douvis spends a week at @Beyond Suyian Lodge immersed in the wilderness and cultural richness of Kenya’s central highlands.
The garden-to-table fine diner that’s determined to outdo Noma
This two Michelin star Canadian restaurant is setting a provocative new agenda for fine dining, leaf by leaf.
On the trail of the Bronte sisters in Wuthering Heights country
With a new film bringing a fresh generation of fans to Emily Bronte’s classic novel, it’s the perfect time for a visit to the wild moors that inspired it.
The verdict on Etihad’s studio suites, now on every Australian trip
This week Etihad became the first airline with business-class suites on every Australian flight. But what’s behind those closed doors exactly?
UNESCO’s newest City of Gastronomy isn’t where you think
This northern country may not be known for wine touring, but its innovative vineyards and vibrant dining scene suggest that it certainly deserves to be.
There’s more to Cappadocia than hot-air ballooning
A subterranean walk through a cave city studded with ancient shrines is one of the many Turkish delights that await on this small group tour.
This rugged gorilla trek just became Africa’s newest luxury escape
In the foothills of Uganda, wilderness camp pioneer Abercrombie & Kent has cut the ribbon on its freshly transformed forest haven.
The clever hack to get airport lounge access after your flight
There’s no need to rush for the exit after landing. Instead, take advantage of the perk that allows you to reset with a shower, meal or some quiet time.
January
After a $30m rebrand, does this Noosa hotel stick the landing?
Sofitel is out, Elysium is in – our verdict on the Sunshine Coast’s only five-star hotel following its recent and extensive revamp.
The voyage that showed our culinary editor a new side of Australia
What constitutes luxury, it turns out, isn’t always on the surface. It’s a ship so stable, the ice in your negroni will hardly tinkle while crossing the Bass Strait.
Emirates to reopen ‘cut off’ Wolgan Valley luxury resort
Closed by a landslide in 2023, the Dubai-owned luxury lodge in the Greater Blue Mountains will become the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge.
This Greenland hideaway is an entrancing place to visit
Qeqertarsuaq feels like a parallel universe where reindeer steaks, jewel-box houses and imposing icebergs are the norm.
Pool holidays are the sudden hit of the NSW summer
In NSW, hotels and holiday homes with pools are suddenly in even hotter demand for the long weekend.
Is this city really the dark heart of Italy?
Satanic statues, grisly executions and forbidden spells haunt the streets of this otherwise charming and elegant destination.
Mykonos isn’t just for partying – if you know where to go
It’s a nightlife hotspot during peak season, but visit when the revellers have gone and you’ll find a very different side to the Greek island.
How the elite ‘do’ the Australian Open for about $18,000 a match
In the sports-luxe era, the grand slam tournament’s most sought-after travel packages give Victoria’s visitor economy a boost.
The best restaurants, hotels and happenings coming to Victoria in 2026
Melbourne puts on a show, the Great Ocean Road shines, The Bellarine Peninsula becomes a wellness hot spot, and a glut of new diners whet the appetite.
Where to eat, drink and stay in Tasmania in 2026
The Tasman scores a new wing, Wineglass Bay lands a luxe retreat and we all get to sample Luke Burgess’ thrilling food once again – the Apple Isle is calling.
