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.
7 hotel restaurants to boost your foodie credentials
Such often-maligned venues are enjoying a global renaissance. Check in to dine out at these exceptional culinary destinations where you can also lay your head.
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.
The old-school hacks that will make travel easier – and better
The sharing economy is making travel more transactional than ever. Here are some alternatives.
When the world’s most picturesque drive and Mother Nature collide
A pleasant spin along a storied mountain pass seemed like the perfect way to experience the beauty of Romania. The weather had other ideas.
Why billionaires and celebs flock to these US ski resorts
Aside from the incredible terrain at Big Sky in Montana, the cowboy hats and star-spotting make terrific side entertainment.
Make like Great Gatsby at this intimate French Riviera hotel
F. Scott Fitzgerald spent his happiest times at the Belle Rives. Hotelier Marianne Estène-Chauvin is ensuring its literary pedigree lives on.
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.
Grizzlies and ‘glacieritas’, this Alaskan cruise has it all
Our correspondent got so much more than she bargained for on this nine-day adventure.
Blood doping and Botox: the spa where holiday glow is clinical grade
On the green fringes of Bangkok, Rakxa wellness retreat fuses high-tech and holistic healing with integrated hospital care.
Is the great European summer exodus over for Australians?
The big rush is still happening, but more prescient travellers have noticed the trend of intolerable summer temperatures and aimed for shoulder season.
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
The $4500-a-night hotel we couldn’t wait to check out of
When in Rome, the Romeo fails to woo. But in London, the Emory has us swooning.
Are you addicted to luxury? Then you’ll love this new hotel
We check in to Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the serene new premises from the hospitality group with a cult-like following.
Ibiza’s ditching its party image. It reflects a wider phenomenon
At the world’s hottest resorts, the signature cocktail is likely to be a mix of vitamins served via a drip in your arm.
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.
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.
It’s the coolest chalet in Switzerland – though not for everyone
A French entrepreneur has turned his passion for mountaineering into a high-altitude endeavour.
Hotel dining used to be bland. Now it’s reinventing room service
Renowned chefs are stepping out of the kitchen to become hoteliers.
The world’s 50 best restaurants for 2025 have been revealed
The year’s finest dining locations are no longer a secret. Here are the winners and why Australia missed out – but made the runners-up list.
This business class was just named the world’s best. Here’s our verdict
Socialising at the stand-up bar on the world’s biggest passenger jet will never wear thin. That’s lucky because the Wi-Fi can be patchy.
This historical home for widows is a new Scandi hotspot
Stockholm’s newest boutique hotel is attracting internationals and locals alike with its retro luxury and fine dining.
We thought we’d bought Premier League tickets. Here’s what happened
The English football draw for the 2025-26 season was released on Wednesday – but scoring tickets involves time, money and risk.
Why you’re seeing cutting-edge art when checking into high-end hotels
For enthusiasts and collectors, the pursuit of fine pieces knows no bounds. In Hong Kong, The Peninsula is leading the pack hoping to captivate the market.
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.