Traveller deals: Tasmanian retreat
We all want to be in Venice, specifically at the Belmond, yes we do. Purse strings a little tight? Then lovely Launceston will do, for some winter warmth. Take the […]
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Canter past Patagonian icefields. Sail the tranquil waters of Lake Como in Italy. Sip coffee in a Palestinian village. Listen to the ancient voices of Australia’s Arnhem Land. Climb the mountain paths of northern Albania. Let’s go!
Travel deals: Shizuka Ryokan
The Peninsula Paris, now open. Go Japanese in Victoria or channel Peninsula style in Paris: the world is your oyster, so add garnish and drink it up in this week’s […]
Crossing the Maldives (while also dotting the ‘i’s and crossing the ‘t’s’)
Photo: Belinda Jackson Endless beautiful islands, endless sun (except for the occasional monsoon), endless luxury. Immerse in all this fabulousness, it’s easy to miss Maldivian culture when you’re holidaying on […]
Traveller deals: Seychelles bargain
All things Mexican are so hot right now, so why not join the locals and celebrate their dead? Otherwise, live (extremely) well in the Seychelles, escape winter in Dubai or […]
Travel deals: French Polynesia
A local woman from the Sacred Valley, Peru. Take me to… Tahiti! Or Peru. I’m not fussy. Or perhaps one of the fabulous new hotels of the world, including the […]
Travel deals: New Zealand
Matakauri Lodge, New Zealand GO NOW NEW ZEALAND Live well at the prestigious Matakauri Lodge, near Queenstown, and get the third night free on stays until July 31. Get cosy […]
Bali’s newest club has ‘em screaming for more
The screams were ear-splitting, and they rang out through the vast hotel lobby. “I want to go back to kids’ club!” shrieked Mme Three, as we attempted to check out […]
Flying the world’s best economy airline to warmer climes
Balinese dancer. Photo:Belinda Jackson That special moment when you find your laptop isn’t charged and the sound on your airline movie screen is stuffed. Yes, that moment. All hail technology […]
Travel deals: rock the lobster
Mandarin Oriental Taipei, Taiwan. Soak up the seafood and sunshine in Perth, shop Seminyak or sip South Australia… there’s not much more alliteration left, so I’ll stop right here to […]
Travel deals: the Playford Adelaide
The Playford Adelaide. It’s all sweet, chic and boutique this week, with Adelaide’s boutique hotel The Playford on show, Melbourne’s Art Series hotels on offer and a ‘raid the minibar’ […]