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South Australia’s new Monarto Safari Resort.

An African-style safari on home soil? This SA resort is a game-changer

Home to a herd of newly relocated elephants and a deluxe 78-room hotel, South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park is the newest bucket-list stay for wildlife lovers.

  • Anthony Dennis

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Just one of the magical views from Four Seasons Koh Samui.

Thanks to The White Lotus, Koh Samui is this year’s hottest island escape

Ever since word got out that the latest season is set on this Thai island, there has been an uptick of interest in Samui as a luxury destination.

  • Ute Junker
Up a notch… Suite Australis Bathroom. Supplied

‘Unparalleled’ luxury suites to be launched on Australian trains

The new Australis and Aurora suites will take off on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and the Great Southern from April 2026.

  • Julietta Jameson
Jasper to Prince Rupert train, Canada.

The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences

I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.

  • Tim Richards
One of the two Colonial Manors at Capella Singapore Sentosa.

This is where Taylor Swift stayed in Singapore, and it just got better

These luxury manors were already good enough for the pop star, but an Australian has helped take them to the next level.

  • Craig Platt
Relax by the private pool.

Up to $147,000 a night: Inside the world’s most expensive hotel rooms

A glimpse inside 10 of the most extravagant suites around the world, from London, Paris and New York to Monaco and Marrakesh.

  • Brian Johnston
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This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location

On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.

  • Katherine Scott
The business suites offer a “hotel in the sky” feeling.

This business class seat is a perfect ‘hotel in the sky’

This is one snug designer cubbyhole even if the unusual backwards-facing aspect of the seat takes a little getting used to.

  • Anthony Dennis
Suspect sausages and overdone eggs… inflight breakfasts have a lot to answer for.

The 10 most overrated, and nine most underrated, things about flying

In-flight breakfasts, airport lounges, frequent flyer points and Sydney Airport are all on our overrated list.

  • The Traveller team
Crater lake of stunning Keli Mutu volcano in Flores.

Dragons and human skulls: Exploring a side of Indonesia few get to see

Most of what we’re seeing on this trip would be visited only by the most dogged travellers, but we’re doing it in comfort.

  • Mark Daffey

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