Luxury Leisure

Thailand pushes back new visitor rules, adds tourist tax

The ‘electronic travel authorisation’ will be required by Australians who currently enjoy visa-fr...

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 battleg...

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.

Stop, stay, explore: inside Perth’s growth as a stopover hub

With non-stop flights to Europe, Africa and more, the city’s living up to its role as Australia’s...

Australian dining experiences worth travelling for

Dining with lions or foraging for native ingredients via helicopter, anyone?