What happens to all the blankets?
EVER thought about taking home that blanket you get on a long-haul flight? You might want to think again.
Best Of Travel
Best bits of America you’re not visiting
TIME to ditch the big cities and see parts of the US even some of the locals miss.
Genius way to get everything into carry on
THIS woman took on the challenge to pack more than 100 items into a small carry bag and showed how she did it in an incredible video.
The true golden age of flying
REMEMBER when plane passengers dressed to the nines and ate freshly-carved roast beef? There’s no doubt about it, the good old days are long gone.
Surprises lurk in world’s deepest pool
WOULD you take a plunge into this pool? It’s the deepest swimming pool in the world — but that’s not even the most interesting thing about it.
Who could possibly afford this lifestyle?
IT HAS a full-size tennis court, a resident sommelier and rooms going for $15 million — and now this 200m luxury yacht is headed to Australia’s humble shores.
‘Horizontal hotels’ revolutionising travel
BORING, regular hotels are so yesterday. These stunning Italian resorts are turning traditional travel on its head. They’re being called “horizontal hotels”.
13 incredible places to see in your lifetime
THEY are the most fascinating ruins from around the planet. You’ve probably never heard of most of them, including what was once the world’s richest city.
Flying first class cheaper than you think
WE’VE all secretly resented first class passengers as we trudge through into economy. But these airlines will let you live the high-life for as little as $500.
Does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
THE holiday hotspot has awards, accolades, word-of-mouth praise and is an Instagrammer’s heaven, but does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
You’ll never want to go to Bali
FORGET Bali. As far as Indonesia goes, it’s got nothing on these places. Here’s where to spend your next holiday instead.
Virgin unveils new business class
THE airline launched its fancy new international business class cabin today, but it was a surprise for economy passengers that had everyone talking.
Eight reasons to not hate Melbourne
WHEN it comes to rivalry, the Melbourne V Sydney debate lingers, but hey, there’s lots to love about Melbourne.
The billionaire city time forgot
IT WAS once a land to tycoons who built outrageous homes. But many of them have been left to crumble. What went wrong?
’I never expected this in a hotel’
Hotels try out hot new things all the time but avid traveller Melissa Hoyer never thought a bowling alley would star in London’s coolest hotel.
Strange markings on ancient site
FAR away from well-trodden Bali and Thailand lies a remarkable ancient site. Tourists have spotted something strange there.
‘Wish I knew that before I went to London’
YOU may think you’ve got the city all figured out but as traveller Tommy Walker discovered, there’s a lot more to it than first meets the eye.
These are Thailand’s best kept secrets
BEYOND the bar-hopping and shopping centres, the popular Aussie holiday spot hides a wealth of treasures the average tourist could easily miss.
$10 million, for a single room
WHAT happens when a billionaire wants to outshine his rivals with a lavish new building? Check it out, the result is nothing short of outrageous.
World’s biggest cruise ship – the numbers
IT’S a “floating city” that can fit more than 6000 guests. Catering to all their needs is a much tougher task than anyone realises.
Incredible, forgotten neighbour paradise
IT’S just a few hours away, yet this is a paradise Aussies have been missing. The good news is you won’t have to deal with hordes of tourists here.
10 astonishing places you need to visit
THESE places have flown under the radar for far too long. Make sure you see them before everyone else does, because they’re about to get way more popular.
Paradise between us and Hawaii
THIS incredible island group was isolated for 2000 years. These days, it remains one of the least visited countries on the planet.
The best of Los Angeles
WANT to know the best of the best from eating to drinking, shopping to a mighty fine hotel? This is a taste of LA’s finest.
Bugatti’s insane, $3 million speedboat
WHAT do you get when the makers of the world’s fastest production supercar and the largest motor yacht together? One awesome toy.
This is the Bali you don’t know about
BALI has long been a popular spot for Aussie travellers. But here are some incredible places that you probably don’t know about.
Bye, Boracay and Bali, we’re going here
THIS is the unspoilt paradise that tourists haven’t ruined yet and it’s full of secret lagoons and hidden islands. You won’t believe your eyes.
What’s hidden in first class?
IT’S a secret world for the super-rich. Our travel editor was invited inside first class and found quite a few surprises.
Place sounds hellish but has a surprise
THOSE that first hear of this island may be turned off straight away – for a good reason. But tourists who venture inside would never expect to find this.
What’s hidden behind this door?
YOU won’t find New York’s best restaurants and bars on a tourist map. Here are the secret spots only the cool kids know about.
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