Twenty things you need to do before taking a holiday overseas

Is your passport valid for six months? Have you downloaded the best apps? Travel with confidence by ticking off the items on this ultimate pre-trip checklist.

• by Michael Gebicki

The 100 greatest destinations of all time

We asked our expert writers to vote for their favourites destinations of all time. Here are the winners.

Sydney landmark hotel reveals its $70 million facelift

The storied Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens after a $70 million top-to-toe refurbishment.

• by Julietta Jameson

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.

• by Michael Gebicki

It’s plane rude! The non-negotiable rules of flying

They should hand out an etiquette book about how to conduct yourself on a plane. It could be tucked in with the safety instructions.

• by Richard Glover

Beware – minor passport flaw could cost you thousands

A minor tear in your passport – or a coffee spill, as one Australian recently found out – could result in your holiday ending before it begins.

• by Michael Gebicki

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 Australians 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