Airbnb
The coastal towns with the most homes listed on Airbnb
Some of Australia’s most sought-after coastal towns have twice as many Airbnbs as average, and one beach hotspot has 10 times as many.
- Elizabeth Redman
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Raised in luxury, jailed for her baby’s death: The fall of socialite Constance Marten
Marten was born into British high society, but her life began to seriously unravel after she met Mark Gordon.
- Martin Evans and Susie Coen
France, England, Mexico: Aussie couple notches up 134th global house-sitting gig
Glenn and Jacqueline Lamb have house-sat everywhere, from Manhattan to Hong Kong.
- Carolyn Webb
There are other ways to stay in someone’s home beyond Airbnb
Staying in someone’s home can help your travel budget and, hopefully, give you a chance to make friendships that last a lifetime
- Sue Williams
‘We’re changing travel again’: Airbnb unveils curated experiences and in-house services
The global short-term rental platform is taking a bigger clip of the ticket by offering bespoke experiences and vetted professional services.
- Jessica Yun
- Opinion
- Australia votes
I’m a first-time voter. I think this country should reflect on what it proclaims to be
If I could be prime minister for a day, I would try to ensure that vulnerable Australians were protected.
- Caitlyn Dunkley
The incredible house from The White Lotus is available for your next holiday
Are you a White Lotus fan mourning the latest series’ end? You can fill the gap with a stay at Greg/Gary’s luxe villa in Koh Samui.
- Alice Uribe
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- Tourism
Barcelona to shut down holiday rentals after court backs Airbnb ban
One of Spain’s top courts has backed a plan to shut down short-term holiday accommodation in Barcelona, as a way to address rising rents.
- Reuters
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Tim’s Airbnb cancelled last-minute. He was offered a bunk instead
Airbnb hosts can cancel a booking for legitimate reasons, but sometimes they do it to try to get a better price. What can you do in response?
- Michael Gebicki
Opposition leader is more like Trump than he cares to admit
Until the Liberals find a leader worthy of representing Australia, we’re better off in Labor’s steady hands, writes Graham Lum.
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