The stairway to heaven hidden on Earth
IN THE middle of what at first appears to be a barren, lonely and unforgiving landscape lies something unexpected, and rather incredible.
IN THE middle of what at first appears to be a barren, lonely and unforgiving landscape lies something unexpected, and rather incredible.
THERE are no prizes for guessing why Italy is on everybody’s bucket list. We have Ten Commandments — in Florence, there are only three: find your favourite trattoria, eat and drink with gusto, then walk it off.
WHICH airline provides its customers with the best airport experience? The answer is not necessarily one you’d expect.
IT’S hard to keep a good thing secret. But here’s how to avoid the throngs of tourists and still see some of the most amazing spots in the world.
QATAR is pumping money into infrastructure and the country spared no expense on their new airport. It could be the plushest terminal in the world.
LONELY Planet have scoured the globe to find you the best new experiences for 2015. From thrillseeking rides to spectacular coastal walks, these won’t stay a secret for very long.
THE New York Times has released its list of 52 places to go in 2015 and only one Australian city has made the cut. You’ll be surprised by which one.
FROM the jungles of Costa Rica to the breathtaking waters of Zanzibar, these are the places you really won’t want to miss next year.
EARLIER this year TripAdvisor released their list of the best cities in the world for 2014. So how many did you get to? You have no excuses for one because it’s right here in Australia.
THE winners of a new global campaign to find the seven most incredible cities in the world have been announced. They may surprise you.
INSTAGRAM has revealed its most photographed destinations for 2014. And the “happiest place on earth” — Disneyland — tops the list.
VEGAS. Hollywood. New York. Snooze … Sure, they’re great spots, but we’ve been there, done that. Here are America’s lesser-known gems.
THE nation’s best hidden town has just been revealed by a travel magazine. So forget Australia’s “more obvious gems”, this is where you should be instead.
FROM Bali to Noosa and Apollo Bay … celebrities share their favourite places to escape over the Christmas season. What’s yours?
PREPARING for your flight home and just can’t get the zipper up over your too-full suitcase? Never fear, this wacky new design has landed, and it’s pretty incredible.
THIS hidden piece of paradise was recently named the “top island in the world” by a prestigious travel magazine. So what makes it stand out from the rest?
ANCIENT, intriguing trees. Lakes that have taken on alien-like colours. Here are some of the weirdest and most amazing sights on the planet, and two of them are here in Australia.
FORGET the glitz and bling of New York’s old-school hotels – this unusual new penthouse in downtown Manhattan is currently the hottest stay in the city.
THERE’S a wing of Sydney’s international airport that most of us will never see. Reserved for its most frequent flyers, you won’t believe what they’re doing here.
THE world’s most powerful people have landed in Brisbane for the G20 and everyone wants to know, whose jet is best? And how does Abbott’s plane compare?
IT LOOKS like a huge, natural water park. With white-sand dunes towering up to 40 metre high, and jawdropping crystal-blue lagoons, this place is a piece of heaven on Earth.
IT HAS topped numerous lists of the best hotels not only in Australia, but the entire planet. So what’s it really like inside? You’ll need to fork out $5000 for the weekend.
IT’S the last thing most of us would expect to stumble upon when wandering down the aisle of a packed plane, but some airlines are making magic happen in the skies.
A LUCKY passenger has chronicled his experience of the world’s best airline suite. It’s even better than first class. We’re super jealous right now.
WITH its alien landscapes, incredible architecture and luxurious hotels, this is the newest hot destination that travellers will be flocking to.
AIRLINES all over the world have stepped up their services to cater to high-class travellers. But these six carriers have created the most over-the-top plane seats ever.
IT REACHES a jaw-dropping depth of 40 metres, equivalent to a 12 storey building. Only the bravest travellers will dare to take on the world’s deepest pool.
SOMEWHERE in the Solomon Islands lies an island that remains unscathed by time – or tourists.
LET the crowds swarm the world’s best-known marvels, and head to these lesser-known but incredible places instead. You won’t be disappointed.
BALI plans to tutor bogans as a crew of Bondi bar barons spice up the isle’s eating and night life.
THERE was a time when you’d just slap a few cucumbers on your eyes. Not anymore. Now it’s all about gold, fish and beer.
WANT to see how the other half holiday? Take a step inside the incredible resorts of Ibiza and Necker Island and try not to be too jealous.
THEY are the secret places airlines won’t let you into. Hidden away from the eyes of weary passengers, these luxurious cabin crew rest areas rival first class.
FROM Abbey Road to Dollywood, we look at five spots all music lovers should visit in their travels across the globe.
FORGET Paris, Vegas and Bali. Here are the secret spots that need to be on your bucket list right now. They are simply incredible.
WHO would have thought that the ground your plane roars along during takeoff could look so incredible from afar?
FREE facials and massages, a Neil Perry designed menu and French champagne are some of the perks when you fly First Class — and that’s before you even step on the plane.
WHO says Adelaide doesn’t have any sights to offer tourists? Visitors are loving this attraction, which has just been included in a list of the 20 most beautiful places in the world.
IN THE eighties it was the place to go, until Aussies found a new favourite destination in Bali. Now Hawaii is back. Here’s why you need to get there.
THESE are the most jaw-dropping, breathtakingly beautiful hotel views around the world. You’ll never want to leave these incredible spots.
NORWAY is awesome, and soon there will be a whole new way to see it: from the glass windowed wall of the world’s first floating snowflake hotel.
NOW this is “rolling” in the deep! Take a look inside nine of the most incredible tunnels ever. They are mega-projects that are true marvels of the modern age.
EATING in trees, on ice, underwater, or even tasting stars. Here are 11 food experiences worth forking out the time and money for.
THOUSANDS of people visit the Earth’s greatest sites every year, but many don’t know about what really goes on inside …
WHEN it comes to the ideal place for a spot of sightseeing, it’s hard to get better than the pointy end of the plane. Here are the 10 best views from the skies, according to British Airways pilots.
THESE aren’t your average hotel rooms. Accessible only by boat, or located on the edge of mountains, here are nine properties that you’ll have to go the extra mile to see.
MYSTERIOUS monasteries perched on the edge of cliffs. Homes built literally under a rock. You’ll really live life “on the edge” at these incredible spots.
FROM the top of massive bridges, to hidden idyllic islands, here are 12 locations where you’ll be treated to the world’s most magical sunsets.
A NEW list of must-do travel experiences rates only one thing higher than a visit to Australia. Find out what not to miss.
BEAUTIFUL people. Amazing DJs. Wild festivals. Abandoned warehouses. Here are the nine best spots to let your hair down in Europe. There’s even an island dedicated purely to clubbers …
BEAUTIFUL people. Amazing DJs. Wild festivals. Abandoned warehouses. Here are the nine best spots to let your hair down in Europe. There’s even an island dedicated purely to clubbers …
VANUATU. Bora Bora. The Maldives. They are so yesterday. This is the paradise very few people know about, and it’s right here in Australia.
IT’S the city you probably don’t know much about, and it’s just been voted the best spot on Earth by TripAdvisor travellers. We reveal what it’s really like.
SYDNEY has been beaten by Istanbul and Chicago in a list of the world’s top 25 destinations by TripAdvisor. Find out which other locations made the cut.
THIS massive sinkhole was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago and is a paradise for divers seeking treasure hidden in its stunning waters. It’s simply incredible.
REMOTE ice caves. Explosions of colour in the night sky. Bizarre rock formations. Here are some spectacular snaps from the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.
IF YOU thought we were just a nation of pie eaters and dagwood dog lovers, think again. Find out which Aussie restaurants have been named among the world’s best.
EVER wondered what it’s like to fly as only the rich and famous can? Peter Mandel got the chance to find out. This is his luxurious, envy-inducing story.
THE world’s largest aircraft has been unveiled in Britain and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Apparently it will “change the world”.
THE mystical ancient rock-top monasteries of Meteora are definitely not for the faint-hearted. Take a look at these spectacular photos.
DEEP underground, hidden in various locations around the world, lies a series of incredible cave temples. Here are some of the most fascinating finds.
A SURREAL wave-shaped cave. A river of red. Here are 10 of the world’s strangest, most mysterious and simply stunning places. You won’t believe your eyes.
DISCOVERED 1300 years ago, this mysterious lost city disappeared from sight when it was flooded during a construction project. It remains hidden deep underwater.
WHY does a forest in Japan freak people out? And how on earth is there a river deep underwater in Mexico? These destinations are haunted, hidden or really cool.
“IF YOU only travel to one place in your entire lifetime, make sure you go here.” Find out why this crumbling ancient kingdom left frequent traveller Vanessa Chiasson utterly gobsmacked.
WHAT’S that teensy speck on the map? It’s the land of your dreams. Find out why this surprising destination should definitely be on your bucket list.
DEEP in Africa lies a place so devoid of life, that it’s essentially a graveyard for nature. Yet it’s so beautiful you really won’t believe your eyes …
YOU’VE still got time! Here are the top quick getaways for Aussies, from island paradises to cheap beach breaks, just in time for the long weekend.
AN INCREDIBLE cave. A spectacular island paradise. Archaeological wonders. Take a look at this list of the 52 best destinations in the world, and find out which Aussie city made the cut.
IF YOU haven’t been here, you’re missing out. Majorly. With incredible natural phenomena and very happy locals, here are 18 reasons why this country will rock your world.
HIGH rollers are battling it out to lay claim to having the biggest Ferris wheel on Earth and you might be surprised to learn which country is the front-runner.
NEW YEAR resolutions shouldn’t all be boring. Why not challenge yourself to get outside your comfort zone travelling?
FUN and more fun – that’s what theme parks are all about, right? Here the top nine theme parks to get completely wired on fun stuff.
BEST places to show off a bikini bod? This is the bucket list that dreams are made of.
IF YOU think a pillow menu and complimentary mini bars are avant garde, think again. Here, the hotel trends that are going to shake up next year.
IT’S only once in a blue moon you get photo opportunities like these. Check out National Geographic’s best of 2013 collection.
WE embark on a global tour of some of the world’s most opulent hotels and resorts, from the super luxurious, to the, well, even more luxurious …
THINK you’ve taken some awesome holiday snaps this year? Well get ready to be wowed by these top travel photos of 2013.
AN AIRLINE has released a jawdropping behind-the-scenes video that takes viewers on the ride of their lives inside the cockpit, on the runway, into the plane’s engines and over some incredible views.
FORGET the Vatican or the Eiffel Tower. Here are nine fascinating secret states and micro nations that are hidden around Europe.
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