Luxury Leisure
Three amazing destinations for your 2025 bucket list
Feed your wanderlust this year, from the wilds of Patagonia to a unique jungle escape in Thailand.
Thailand pushes back new visitor rules, adds tourist tax
The ‘electronic travel authorisation’ will be required by Australians who currently enjoy visa-free status.
Holiday hacks: turn 20 days of leave into almost 60 days off
With smart planning, you can unlock a year of extended mini-vacations across 2025.
Paradise, upgraded: what’s new and next in Fiji
Whether you’re a first time or repeat visitor, here’s what awaits in the South Pacific paradise.
EU releases new travel rules for Australian visitors
Those passport stamps will be a thing of the past…
Finish 2024 on a high with these Scenic Eclipse cruises
Dreaming of an all-inclusive holiday? There’s still time for an ultra-luxury cruise this year.
Still to come: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2024
Though 2024 has already seen some stunning new hotels, yet more are still on the way.
Inside Byron’s latest wave of restaurants and luxe hotels
What’s new and noteworthy in Byron Bay, Australia’s most easterly holiday town.
Beyond Rodeo Drive: a local’s guide to Beverly Hills
There’s more to the legendary neighbourhood than boutiques and celebrity spotting.
The best hotels in Paris, the City of Light
From understated elegance to over-to-top excess, there’s a Paris luxury hotel for every taste.
Bali wants $70 ‘tourist tax’ on Australians
The current $15 tourism levy could skyrocket to $70 under the latest government proposals.
New Zealand’s best under-the-radar winter experiences
These untamed adventures will redefine how you view those rugged islands across the Tasman.
First look: the world’s longest ‘hotel’ is opening in Japan
The unique hotel from JR East is breathing new life into Japan’s regional towns.
Neil Perry honoured at World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
The crème de la crème of the world’s culinary scene has been recognised in Las Vegas.
VIP ‘ships within ships’ are the ultimate way to cruise
Competition is heating up on the high seas, with exclusive ultra-luxe retreats the latest battleground.
Travel tales: Michael Klim on Bali, Noosa and Zermatt
The Australian swimming legend dives into his long-time holiday favourites and new discoveries.
Qatar’s finest: the best luxury hotels in Doha
Whether it’s minimalist chic or over-the-top hotel extravagance you seek, you’ll find it in Qatar.
Qatar’s finest: the best luxury hotels in Doha
Whether it’s minimalist chic or over-the-top hotel extravagance you seek, you’ll find it in Qatar.