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Last-minute availability at the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at Reflections Norah Head, on the Central Coast.

Left Easter plans late? Nine ideas for a quick getaway or staying put

Whether you’re staying in Sydney or keen to get out of town, the Easter holidays are yours for the exploring – even if you’ve left it to the last minute.

  • Riley Wilson
Local market hall Mercat de Sant Antoni in Barcelona, Spain.

Truly great cities all have one thing that Sydney doesn’t

Barcelona has them; so do London, Paris and Istanbul. Melbourne has at least three. But not Sydney.

  • Ben Groundwater
City smarts… Adina Town Hall Sydney CBD.

Revamp creates the Sydney apartment you’ve always wanted, in a hotel

Forget bland serviced flats; apartment hotels are having a stylish resurgence.

  • Julietta Jameson
The 20-metre rooftop pool has a fun Beverly Hills vibe.

Like being in Beverly Hills: The verdict on Sydney’s coolest new hotel

This inner-city oasis offers a fun and fabulous vibe. But the left-field location may not be for everyone.

  • Ute Junker
Soak bathhouse on the Gold Coast.

Communal bathing is finally taking off in Australia

Japan, Hungary, Turkey – all these countries love public baths. Australia is finally getting in on the act.

  • Julietta Jameson
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The Eve Hotel in Sydney.

The great Melbourne, Sydney hotel boom enters stylish new era

Australia’s two biggest cities are finally addressing a shortage in visitor beds, with serious design credentials to boot.

  • Julietta Jameson
West Head Beach… Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is overlooked by most Sydneysiders.

How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently

With two youngsters in tow, the city requires a different approach – and a new perspective unveils a very different place.

  • David Whitley
W Sydney is opening up its pool terrace to the public for Solar Sundays.

The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer

Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?

  • Katherine Scott
The property had previous lives as a Travelodge and a Mercure.

Central Sydney hotel gets a new life (again)

This property has gone through several iterations, previously as a Travelodge before becoming a Mercure and now a Novotel after a $20 million revamp.

  • Craig Platt
Rooms with a view.

New Sydney hotel is a stellar stay for work or pleasure

Citadines Walker is a good choice if you have business in North Sydney, but the quality of public transport nearby means you don’t need to linger.

  • Jim Darby

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