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Room upgrades, champagne and cake are among the freebies some travellers are receiving by lying about honeymoons and birthdays.

The ‘unethical’ travel-hack trend hotels hate

Lying about special occasions to get free perks from hotels, cruise ships and restaurants is a new trend driven by social media.

  • Sally Howard
The Hachijo Royal Hotel appeared in 1963 as a Baroque fantasy, all Greek-style statues in the garden and fountains tinkling in soft salute to the rising sun.

Once the pinnacle of luxury, these 10 hotels now sit abandoned

The great and the good were once lured to these five-star hotels, but now they’re eerily derelict – though some could yet be reborn.

  • Chris Leadbeater
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
Most of the time you’re better off booking directly with a hotel.

Want the cheapest rate for a hotel room? Do what I do

Can Expedia or Booking.com get you a better hotel deal than booking directly with the hotel? They’d like you to think so.

  • Michael Gebicki
Paradise imperfect… Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.

Two Aussies took over a hotel in paradise. They lasted eight months

I’ve often dreamed of running a little hotel somewhere beautiful, but Dasha Ross’ story has put me off the idea for life.

  • Lee Tulloch
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Battersea Power Station xxBattersea Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station By Sue Williams credit: Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • Traveller team
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance, baroque, Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.

  • Traveller team
Pan Pacific Orchard is divided into Forest, Garden, Cloud and Beach.

The biggest game changers in travel this year

We shine a spotlight on the industry heavyweights setting the trends, and leading the charge in the travel space.

  • Traveller team
The alfresco Cellar Bar, overlooking Wategos Beach, is among the newer additions.

Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans

After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating, with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Airbnb is not the beast that it was when it first launched.

Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years

I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.

  • Ben Groundwater

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