Weekend getaways
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Hilton spin-off in WA makes elegance look easy
The first Garden Inn for the Hilton brand in Australia, the Albany waterside property leans into its role as a focused-service hotel.
- Riley Wilson
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On Australia’s deepest lake, this is a truly memorable place to stay
Wild weather only serves to highlight the rich, warm interiors of this beautifully designed getaway.
- Anthony Dennis
A screen-free staycation with my daughter taught us both a lesson
Getting back to basics without a phone or a TV goes well – until we need to use a QR code.
- Tatyana Leonov
After reaching No.1, Great Ocean Road, I opted not to go any further
This massive wave of a building curves around the landscape to host 92 guest rooms along with restaurants, lounges, a gym and spa and a 25-metre indoor pool.
- Jim Darby
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- Travel tips
My idea of a perfect weekend away is not an Airbnb stay
The “B&B” part of Airbnb has disappeared. Now the platform is used as a money-making machine for property investors.
- Lee Tulloch
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Quick getaways: The best destinations for a short break
Need a break? Traveller’s special report names the top places for a two, three, four or five-day escape.
Where hotel owners take their short holidays
Seven prominent hotel owners reveal where they like to go for a short escape.
- Sue Williams
Can only get two days away? Here are the best spots for a short break
Two days can seem like a lot more if you escape to a wellness retreat, or combine good food and wine with time in nature.
The best destinations for a three-night short holiday
Having a long weekend or a few nights away mid-week? Three nights is long enough to get to our best regions for wine-tasting, sky-gazing or cycling.
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Converted Gothic mansion stay a symbol of vibrantly renewed Newcastle
An imaginatively restored Newcastle mansion is adding a burst of colour to a once steely-grey city.
- Anthony Dennis
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