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Zodiacs exploring Wayag Island in Raja Ampat.

The ‘Maldives of Indonesia’ is on our doorstep, yet no one’s heard of it

One of the world’s most amazing destinations is closer than you think. Take a good look beyond Bali at Indonesia’s incredible diversity of islands.

  • by Brian Johnston
Season 3 of The White Lotus was shot in Koh Samui, and the theme incorporates traditional Thai music.

More White Lotus? Nah, I’m tired of the rich behaving badly on holiday

It seems we can’t get enough of The White Lotus and its entitled tourists. But the characters are all-too recognisable from my travels.

  • by Lee Tulloch
Main Range walk.

This new alpine walk crosses Australia’s highest suspension bridge

The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking resumé.

  • by Andrew Bain
The Sundays – a new boutique resort.

Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant

Catseye Pool Club in the new The Sundays resort features the distinctive cooking of the country’s pre-eminent seafood chef, Josh Niland.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Heian Jingu’s Torii and Okazaki Canal with cherry blossom.

Japan just got a lot more expensive. Here’s why we’ll keep going

Say it ain’t so. Tell me the dream isn’t over. Someone please reassure me that Japan is still a cheap destination.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Linger all afternoon over a five-course lunch at The Zin House, Mudgee.

Country town with no traffic lights continues to top tourism awards

Wine, artisanal produce and bucolic scenery – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the breadth of things to do, eat and drink over a long weekend in Mudgee.

  • by Julie Miller

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Be careful what you order.
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Attention fussy eaters: Special airline meals don’t exist for you

Variety, taste, and choice? That’s a luxury. Most people opting for a special meal aren’t doing it on a wellness whim.

  • by Shaney Hudson

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