Hotels
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
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
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
- Opinion
- Tripologist
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
- Opinion
- 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
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
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
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
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
- Opinion
- Travel tips
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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