Holidays
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
Opinion
Opinion
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
Opinion
Japan
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
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Destination British Columbia
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
Opinion
Food and wine
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
Opinion
Air travel
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.