Coming soon: The 20 hottest hotel openings

From brand-new builds to heritage revamps, major hotel openings continue apace well into 2025.

• by Julietta Jameson

The one thing Australian’s won’t give up, despite the cost of living

We’ll hold back on barista flat whites and fancy restaurants, on new furniture and designer clothing. And yet… we’re all still travelling?

• by Ben Groundwater

The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort

Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.

• by Brian Johnston

If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan, it’s because they are

There’s a growing awareness that Japan is essentially on sale right now, thanks to a favourable exchange rate.

• by Ben Groundwater

Shred the slopes at Canada’s coolest ski resorts

British Columbia (BC) is home to some of the world’s best ski resorts among some of the world’s snowiest mountain ranges, and nowhere epitomises Canada’s laid-back ski culture more.

• by Craig Tansley

I met my travel hero and he was exactly what I’d hoped for

They say you should never meet your heroes. So it’s nerve-racking sitting in an empty dining room waiting to meet Rick Stein.

• by Ben Groundwater

I thought I was flying Air NZ. Instead, I’m on an airline I’ve never heard of

Once onboard, I realise this is not the dreamy aircraft I thought I would be on.

• by Julia D'Orazio

Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers

“We’re watching you at the airport”: How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help.

• by Jay Robert

Weird and wonderful: Nine must-do highlights in Tokyo

It’s no surprise that the largest city on the planet has a dizzying array of options for visitors, so we’ve whittled it down to some old and new favourites.

• by Jamie Lafferty

The biggest drama on TikTok right now is coming from an epic world cruise

Passengers on a nine-month cruise have become unlikely social media stars, with thousands following their epic voyage and updates of daily life on board.