Amazing detail behind $55 island sale
A fancy island resort in the Maldives is offering guests the chance to stay in paradise for up to a year – and for a bargain price.
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Insane holiday house from $10 per night
Forget your phone and your laptop because this house has all you need and more — and an overnight stay will cost you less than a Big Mac meal.
‘Psychedelic’ look into North Korea hotels
A new book has given a fascinating and rare glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle some tourists enjoy inside Kim Jong-un’s highly secretive kingdom.
Aussie holiday could be $1000 cheaper
If you’ve been dreaming of an outback escape exploring all the Top End has to offer, now may be the time – but this new incentive has a catch.
Will Smith’s TV mansion up for rent
For just $30 per night, the mansion featured in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will be up for rent on Airbnb – but only a pool of guests will qualify to stay.
Terrifying Airbnb that’ll cost you $650
Hanging by a flimsy rope, this platform sitting off a cliff is one of the scariest ways to spend a night but some are paying hundreds to do so.
How to beat Schoolies ban
Despite the canning of the official Schoolies event, school leavers will still be able to celebrate their graduation in a ‘COVID-safe way’.
How tradie made $70k during lockdown
While most of us bunkered down baking banana bread or perfecting a dance on TikTok, this bloke put his lockdown time to good use.
Catch behind island’s lush year-long stay
While many of us continue to work from home, a picturesque island is calling on people to work remotely for up to a year.
What it’s like to stay in a hotel post COVID
A post-covid staycation may be just what the doctor ordered … especially when that staycation involves watching movies from your own private outdoor jacuzzi.
Inside Matt Damon’s $11k-a-week Airbnb
Boasting five bedrooms and a pool that links via a lazy river to an indoor lagoon, this is Matt Damon’s Airbnb home – and it will soon be up for rent.
My shock find in top hotel’s bathroom
There are plenty of handy things hiding in hotel bathrooms — but after checking-in to my room at Australia’s number one hotel I never expected to find this.
Idea like this could land you $150k
If you’ve always dreamt of becoming Australia’s answer to Kevin McCloud, here’s your chance to create your own amazing Airbnb space.
Suburban Aussie hotel a world best
According to cool travel site, Mr and Mrs Smith, the best hotel in the world is hidden just behind a suburban Australian beach
$113 house should be your next holiday
If you’re looking for some holiday inspiration, look no further. Because this Airbnb house is one of the prettiest – and most popular – we’ve seen.
Travel company’s sneaky ad trick
Popular travel website Trivago has been slammed for using a ranking system to mislead consumers about cheap hotel deals.
VIDEO: Chris Hemsworth’s 20min hotel workout
Think it’s too hard to exercise on holiday? The man responsible for Thor’s epic bod reveals how to stay fit on the road from your hotel room.
Why you should always send this email
As many of us get ready for the holiday period, there’s one email you should be sending before switching on your out of office.
Avoid this spot in your hotel room
They may look clean and fresh, but there’s a pretty gross reason why you should avoid taking a seat when staying at in a hotel room.
Fury at house guest’s insane demands
A woman has shared the long list of ridiculous complaints and demands from her brother-in-law when he stayed at her home for three days.
Mum’s brutal response to text message
A teenager who was enjoying a night away with her boyfriend has received a hilarious text message from her mum when she sent a snap of the room.
Stunning TripAdvisor rort exposed
A derelict pub is still getting TripAdvisor reviews five years after it closed, its owners says, as the company reveals how many reviews are actually fake.
Hostie’s brilliant hotel room hack
If you’re worried about one day leaving something behind in your hotel room, this flight attendant has a great bit of advice for you.
Hotel tricks to lure us away from Airbnb
In a war to claw back at the millions of millennials who travel the world each and every day — a growing number of hotels have a cheeky new tact.
One thing to wear for a hotel upgrade
Hotel experts have revealed what they look for when it comes to upgrading guests — and one of the things is what kind of jewellery you wear.
The hotel that will cost you $775k
Looking more like a spaceship, and not much bigger than a small studio apartment — this hotel will cost you hundreds of thousands.
Guests furious at hotel’s secret
A hotel has left guests fuming after they arrived at the premises to find it was hiding a big secret from people who had been reading five-star reviews.
Horrific find in hotel coffee machine
A guest staying at a hotel has made a disgusting discovery in his coffee machine as he tried to make his morning cuppa in his room.
Lie in this Airbnb ad cost host $177k
A man who made six figures from his Airbnb rental property has been forced to pay it all back after his property listing lie was exposed.
Inside Australia’s $150 ‘smartest’ hotel
These days, you can’t get much for $150 when booking a hotel. But this new concept will completely change they way you book your next getaway.
Host’s insane list of bathroom rules
An Airbnb guest has shared a long list of do’s and don’ts for using the bathroom, and it’s sparked a fierce debate.
China’s answer to hotel question
If you’ve ever jumped into bed while staying at a hotel and wondered when the sheets had last been washed, well, now you will be able to tell.
Big problem with staying at 5-star resort
Spending time at the hotel is not normally on the top of your holiday wishlist. And that’s why these resorts are such a dilemma.
Scary truth behind ‘luxury’ hotel
It looks like a luxurious accommodation spot fitted out with a casino, pool and designer shops. But there’s one catch to this ritzy hotel.
Holiday photo you should always take
We’re booking holiday stays on sites like Airbnb more than ever, but it’s left us at risk of many tricky scams. Here are ways to beat the tricksters.
Don’t make the bed before you check out
Hotel housekeepers have revealed some insider secrets about their job, including this surprising confession about the bedsheets.
Sneaky fee could double your trip cost
You’ve found the perfect place at a bargain price, you’ve paid in full — and then you’re slugged a hefty extra fee. This is the hidden charge you need to watch.
Hotel shamed over leaked room sign
A hotel has been slammed on social media after a leaked sign revealed unmarried couples are banned from sharing a room together.
Favourite hotel perk on the way out
It’s one of the first things we look for after checking into a hotel room. But their days could be numbered.
Ellen’s desperate plea for hotel boycott
Ellen DeGeneres has made a desperate plea and called on people to boycott hotels around the world owned by the Sultan of Brunei.
Painful Airbnb mistakes Aussies make
It’s a wildly popular way to travel, but most Australians are confused about Airbnb — and our crucial errors are causing us pain and costing us money.
Inside Harry and Meghan’s $4.5m weekender
Talk about lush. Here’s a sneak peek at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s country escape, which they call their home away from home.
‘Terrible’ hotel slammed for fake rating
A hotel has been criticised for misleading customers with a ‘four star rating’ despite receiving multiple negative reviews online.
Chilling problem with this Airbnb photo
It was a day before a family staying at an Airbnb home noticed something unsettling in this room. When they complained, they got a surprising response.
Surprising answer to commuter chaos
Road accident? Train delay? Australian cities are feeling the squeeze during our daily commute. Could this be the answer to our woes?
Who in their right mind would stay here?
Room 19 in this central London hotel is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, as these startling pictures show.
Sneaky way hotels punish us
IT’S something that most of us do, but a travel expert claims hotels have ways to penalise those who choose to book online.
Shocking truth about the minibar
HOTELS in this tourist area have banned minibars because of a sneaky thing tourists keep doing. You’ll never look at those little bottles the same way again.
Man jailed for posting fake reviews on TripAdvisor
TRIPADVISOR says the jail sentence handed to a fraudster who posted fake reviews for money was a “landmark case for the internet”.
Holiday photo you should always take
THIS clever travel hack could end up saving you from a lot of holiday drama, so get your camera ready.
What Aussies did to this NZ Airbnb
A BUNCH of Australians stayed in this Auckland house on Bledisloe Cup game night. Things got very out of hand.
Bali rental with a six-month wait list
IT’S an incredible spot in our favourite holiday destination and it’s cheap as chips — but you’ve got a lot of competition for it.
Hipsters ruining trendy suburb
TOURISTS are flocking to this popular suburb in New York City for its shops and never-ending parties.
Airbnb guests’ shameless acts
MELANIE opened her home as an Airbnb host about a year ago. And the things her guests have done have shocked her.
Two words will get you upgraded
AUSTRALIAN hotel staff have dished on what life behind the front desk is really like, including how they decide who gets the perks.
What you can and can’t steal from hotels
MOST people have slipped something into their luggage during a hotel stay, but do you know which items you could end up being sent a bill for after your stay?
Say goodbye to the ‘Trivago girl’
THE “Trivago girl” may be departing our TV screens as the company decides to go down a different marketing route.
The raunchiest Airbnb confessions
THE dirtiest tricks that Airbnb guests get up to have been revealed in a survey, and you’ll never look at that listing the same way again.
The grossest things in every hotel room
STAYING in a hotel room is supposed to be luxurious. But lurking within is a cesspool of germs. And these are the worst culprits.
Beloved hotel perk disappearing
A MAJOR change is coming to two of the world’s biggest hotel chains and many travellers are sorry to see it.
What hotels really don’t want you to know
SURE, the service may come with a smile, but little do we really know what goes on behind-the-scenes at hotels. Now, insiders have revealed their top secrets.
Don’t go barefoot in your hotel room
A FORMER hotel worker has revealed the chilling reason you should avoid going barefoot in your hotel room.
Outrage over ‘disrespectful’ hotel trend
BEING on holiday means getting to escape many of the demands and rules of everyday life. But are these hotel guests taking it too far?
Last place you’d expect to see Mariah
SHE’S known for her outrageous demands and diva behaviour. So what on Earth is she doing in this ad?
Game-changing room key hack
A TRAVELLER needing to charge her phone made a stunning discovery in her hotel room that’s left the rest of us wondering how we hadn’t thought of it first.
Hotel staffer’s secret to getting upgraded
THIS former hotel worker spent many years working the front desk of luxury establishments. So if anyone knows the trick to a free upgrade, it’s him.
Hotels’ sneaky ‘revenge’ trick
AN EX-HOTEL worker has dished the dirt on how staff get back at guests, including the seemingly innocent mistake that’s not quite so innocent.
Aussie couple’s revealing diary
JESSICA and Justin were thrilled to win a dream holiday around Australia where they road tested hotels by having sex in them.
Sneaky way guests avoid minibar bills
SUCCUMBING to the temptations of the hotel minibar is hard to avoid. But some guests have figured out how to have it all — without paying a cent.
Feature disappearing from hotel rooms
IT’S the ultimate sign of privacy in hotel rooms but Disney’s resorts are ditching “do not disturb” signs and yes, now hotel staff can just walk right in.
Hotels don’t call about forgotten items
THEY’VE seen the lost property in our room, they have our contact details, so why do they never call to tell us we’ve left something behind?
$2 packing trick is genius
EVEN on a whirlwind 20-country tour, this professional traveller’s luggage stays organised. Her secret will change the way you pack.
Hotel hack unlocks huge discounts
THIS hotel booking hack could halve the price of staying at a luxury hotel.
Don’t make coffee in your hotel room
THAT Nespresso machine in your hotel room might be convenient. But you are better off going out and buying your morning coffee.
Man hilariously rearranges hotel room
IT IS admittedly a ‘first world problem’ but Jake Archer was sick of it — so he took matters into his own hands.
Hotel freebies you didn’t know about
WHETHER you forgot to pack something essential, or you’re just a bit of a cheapskate, here are the surprising things you can get for free if you know to ask.
Gross truth about five-star hotels
DISTURBING investigation reveals you might not get what you pay for when it comes to expensive hotel rooms.
Natalia Cooper’s rule for sleeping in hotels
HER travelling job means a different bed most nights of the week — so what’s the Today weather guru’s trick to a good night’s sleep?
Disturbing hotel room kettle habit
YOU’RE going to think twice about making yourself a cuppa at the hotel after knowing what some hotel guests do with it.
The truth about five-star hotel ratings
THEY’RE said to be the cream of the crop when it comes to accommodation, but there are a few things you should know about places with a five-star rating.
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