Beach and island holidays
How Aussie island’s ’70s-style apartments became a luxe ‘house hotel’
Begun in 2016 and delayed by COVID, this project created a retreat that’s difficult to leave, despite Lord Howe’s abundant outdoor attractions.
- Jane Richards
- ★★★★½
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Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can
A multimillion-dollar overhaul has turned this guesthouse into the ultimate hideaway in one of NSW’s buzziest tourist towns.
- Katherine Scott
Does Indonesia’s iconic pink beach live up to the hype? I found out
This rare beach is an Instagram delight, but there’s more to this destination’s wonders than just the colour of the sand.
- Brian Johnston
Thailand’s 12 best islands, ranked and rated
With more than 1400 to choose from, there really is a Thai island for absolutely everyone, whether you want unspoilt beaches, buzzy bars or just to get away from it all.
- Lee Cobaj
Beyond Dubai: The smallest emirate wants to be your next stopover
Not enough beach? Build one. No islands off the coast? No problem. Just put them there yourself.
- Carrie Hutchinson
The charmingly rustic island that Darwin called ‘a miserable hole’
Chiloe in southern Chile may not have impressed Charles Darwin, but its poetically moody terrain forms the cornerstone of its most luxurious lodge.
- Julie Miller
The place where Donald Trump likes to holiday year-round
Florida’s Palm Beach has always attracted the glitterati, way before the current POTUS claimed his patch of this luxe locale.
- Kate Armstrong
Just 30 minutes from Byron, you can capture its bygone holiday magic
Just beyond the famed coastal spot, find gourmet meals, distilleries and stunning country hamlets that hardly anyone knows about – perfect for busy school holiday periods.
- Craig Tansley
Eight of the most beautiful places to visit in Montenegro
Neighbours Croatia and Albania might get all the glory, but with wildly pretty landscapes and thrumming cities, this tiny country deserves to be your new European go-to.
- Kate Bettes
How does Vanuatu compare with holiday favourite Fiji? I found out
Having visited Fiji countless times, I was keen to see the difference between the two Pacific nations – and there were some notable distinctions.
- Sheriden Rhodes
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