This Month
Who owns the beach? The battle to save illegal Bali surfer settlement
Inside the government-ordered demolition at Bingin Beach, the surfing mecca on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula.
Margaret River lands the world’s best vineyard awards
This year will be the first time The World’s Best 50 Vineyards announcement ceremony has been held outside Europe and the Americas.
Does the Gold Coast’s buzziest new hotel live up to the hype?
Sophisticated and full of swagger, Australia’s first Mondrian, on Burleigh Beach, will change the way you do the GC.
Australia’s first family of pearling launches ultra-luxury ship
After a false start and a mystery break-up, the 30-berth Paspaley Pearl is scintillatingly close to its christening.
June
Flying over the Middle East? Australians rethink their Europe plans
The Iranian attack on a US airbase in Qatar has put popular flight paths under question. Here are the facts to consider if you plan to fly to the Continent.
The next trend in hotels? Never checking out
Australia’s next wave of trophy homes will be dressed floor-to-ceiling in luxury resort labels.
Flights cancelled, rerouted as Middle East conflict escalates
Updated travel advice warns of the possible closure of airspace around transit hubs in the Middle East, affecting flights globally.
Qantas bounces back in world airline rankings
Qatar Airways took top honours at the aviation industry’s annual awards in Paris, while Qantas rebounded to the top 20.
How Sydney’s new airport shames its rivals, according to its CEO
Simon Hickey says Western Sydney International Airport will get you to major hubs at more opportune times for onward connections – and queues will be shorter.
The best tips from a stylish high-flyer
British handbag designer and sky-high daydreamer Anya Hindmarch is a woman on the go.
May
Life & Leisure ultimate travel guide
New adventures, hot hotels and fresh destinations. Your holiday hit list, renewed
Qantas woos Adelaide with international flights and a new lounge
After 12 years, the national carrier will resume overseas services from the South Australian capital as it opens a business class domestic lounge.
The luggage brand executive who avoids checking in at the airport
From athleisure to packing cubes, this is how Antler managing director Kirsty Glenne travels.
Flying with a power bank? What you need to know as the rules change
Regulators worldwide are increasingly concerned about the risk of power banks catching fire.
April
‘Uncertain times’: Australians rethink travel to Trump’s America
The number of Australians and others travelling to America has dropped steeply amid growing horror stories of people being subjected to extreme vetting at airports.
What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points
The winners and losers from new long-haul loyalty scheme arrangements are taking shape.
Skis, surfboards and opulent trains: luxury escapes to get you moving
Put a spring in your synapses during a culture-filled month in Sydney or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise from South America – these are the top getaways to book right now.
March
Is this the mile-high club you really want to join?
New business class seats are making in-person meetings possible at 35,000 feet, but they’re not everyone’s idea of a great trip.
The eight extraordinary hotel openings in Europe to book this summer
Debuting this season, these luxury stays will soon be the talk of the Continent, including private country manors, trendy ocean-side resorts and next-gen wellness retreats.
What to do if you have a holiday booked to Queensland
Flights are back, but the roads are chaos. Here are your options for cancelling flights as the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred lingers.