‘Marvellous’: Bali hotel voted world’s best
Booking a trip away might seem a little ambitious, but you can always dream with this hotel that’s just been named the best in the world.
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World’s first gold-plated hotel is insane
Here’s another reason to add Vietnam to your future travel list – it’s just opened a new hotel where absolutely everything is plated in gold. Even the toilet.
Bali’s ‘travel bubble’ with Australia
Hotels and resorts in Bali are desperate for our return. Now, Indonesia has a plan to create a bubble with four countries – including Australia.
Aussies among first to return to Japan
Japan is looking to reopen its borders to a very small number of tourists from overseas – and Australians have made the cut.
Bali announces plan to open to tourists
After a crippling few months amid the coronavirus shutdown, Bali may be open for business – and travel – much sooner than first thought.
Surprise find in Philippines supermarket
She made an unexpected discovery out the back of an unassuming supermarket in the Philippines. It lead to a truly memorable New Year’s Eve.
Dig in for a travel sensation
PLANNING a Malaysian babymoon gave Debra Killalea plenty of food for thought.
Inside the world’s most famous naked spa
Going inside one of the most exclusive relaxation spots means checking your inhibitions (and your clothes) at the door.
Stunning Thai spot only open for a week
An incredible hike lets tourists enjoy some of the best views in all of Thailand. But it’s only available for a short time each year.
Unique feature about this boarding pass
While most plane tickets are quickly lost among travel documents, this one is harder to misplace – and only 27 Aussies will be able to get one.
Food and cocktail capital on our doorstep
You don’t need to fly to New York or London to lap up the world’s best food and cocktails. We’ve got a city that never sleeps on our doorstep.
Twist to woman’s idyllic ‘honeymoon’
This journalist took a trip to one of the world’s most romantic holiday destinations. Except there was a pretty crucial thing missing.
Think outside the Xbox
CLUB Med dishes up a Malaysian treat for children and adults, writes Cathy Finch.
Luxury in the jungle
IAN Jackson and Jen Kelly discover monkeys are not the only entertainment at Club Med’s luxurious Cherating Beach Resort.
Toddler friendly Thailand
CAN toddlers and travel mix in tropical paradise? According to this family, not only is it possible, you can even have fun doing it.
Why Singapore is cool for kids
SINGAPORE is the perfect destination for families with young children, writes Elizabeth Meryment.
Backlash over cute dogs at cafe in China
Painting dogs to look like panda cubs has caused a cafe in China to cop some serious flak for treating the animals as a “money-grabbing gimmick”.
Surprising things banned in Bali
There are strict rules in Bali that we don’t have in Australia, which can catch us out when visiting our favourite home away from home.
How not to offend people in Bali
Bali is an island steeped in tradition and unique customs. So if you want to be a thoughtful tourist, these are the rules you need to follow.
Grisly find under new Olympic stadium
All eyes will turn to Tokyo for next year’s Olympics. But in the lead-up to the event, a grim discovery has been made in the bowels of the city.
Best spots to stay in Bali
Whether it’s a serene getaway you’re after or you want to be in the thick of the action, these are the spots in Bali you need to consider.
Guest stunned by hotel intruder
Guests staying at a Sri Lankan hotel had to contend with an unexpected guest when a wild elephant took a stroll through the lobby.
Proof nothing will stop us going to Bali
Last year Bali gave us plenty of excuses to go somewhere else for a holiday. But hardly any of us listened.
How to barter prices in Bali
Bartering, haggling, price negotiating. Whatever you call it, it’s an essential part of the shopping experience in Bali. Here’s how to do it right.
New $1000 fee for visiting this island
It’s one of Indonesia’s most famous islands, bringing in 176,000 tourists last year alone. But now it will cost you a whole lot more to visit.
Never, ever do this in Japan
One of Japan’s most visited cities is schooling rude tourists on how to behave, including telling them to quit with this common faux pas in particular.
Former war zone taking our holiday money
For a while, this city was the most devastating place on the planet — and it’s known for little else. But all of a sudden, Aussie tourists can’t stop visiting.
The $900m industry taking over travel
If you’re sick of coming back from holidays unhealthy, there’s a place promising to help you avoid it — and push you to party harder than you planned to anyway.
When you should book a trip to Bali
From wet season to dry, the low period or a week during the shoulder — this is when you should be booking your next trip to Bali.
Best beaches in Bali you must visit
Whether you’re after calming beachside bliss or raucous fun in the sun, here are some of the best beaches you’ll find in Bali — those you know, plus some you don’t.
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