• Queensland

Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort: Iconic Queensland resort is still at the top of its game

A lot's changed in the three years since the unveiling of Hayman's $135 million makeover following a devastating Category 4 cyclone.

• Sheriden Rhodes

• Queensland

Hayman Island, Queensland: A glamorous multimillion dollar revamp and better than ever

Two years on from Cyclone Debbie, Hayman is back after a multimillion dollar refurbishment.

• Sheriden Rhodes

• Samoa

All together now ...

The family holiday was never simple, but back when you packed up the station wagon and headed up or down the coast for the annual trip, it was a lot less complicated.

• Tracey Spicer

• Luxury holidays

One&Only Hayman Island review, Great Barrier Reef: Weekend away

We all know about the reef in our backyard – but to see it up close is magical.

• Jane Reddy

• Heron Island

Coral society

The world's largest coral reef is being reinvigorated, writes Sheriden Rhodes, with a range of new and upgraded multimillion-dollar resorts and hotels.

• Launceston

The best deals at home and abroad

Launceston has a sparkle in its step, thanks to all the delicious sparkling wines on the nearby Tamar trail.

• Inspiration

Places in the heart: Michelle Bridges

Romance and a ''serious dose of decadence'' is what personal trainer Michelle Bridges looks forward to each time she holidays on Queensland's Hayman Island.

• Inspiration

Bubbles and sunshine

Belinda Jackson revels in me time, from morning yoga to midnight swims.

• Wellness holidays

Cool, calm and corrected

It seems nothing is too out there in global spas devoted to your relaxation, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.

• Top 10s

Lap it up: the top 10 hotel pools in Australia

The quality of a hotel's pool can make a big difference to the establishment's success and reputation. Here are the top 10 in Australia.