Yesterday
How Sydney’s landmark Wentworth hotel rates after a $70m refurb
Adding four top-quality bars and restaurants to the mix will ensure the mid-century venue has a steady flow of patrons – guests and locals.
- Philippa Coates
This Month
- Christmas Gift Guide 2024
- Life & Leisure
The best island holiday no one has heard of: six luxury escapes
From weekend escapes to gold-standard international adventures, travel is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
- Updated
- Ute Junker
How Aussie expats celebrate Christmas with foreign flourish
Boxing Day might not include beach cricket for these five living abroad, but some customs from home can be honoured.
- Tony Davis, Lauren Sams and Stephen Todd
- Opinion
- Highflyer
This business-class flight was so good I almost slept through landing
Cathay Pacific’s new Aria offering is now in the skies, but the traditional pointy-end cabin on the Hong Kong-based carrier still does the job.
- Zoe Samios
November
John Kehoe spots a bear (the grizzly kind). Here’s what he learnt
A three-night stay in a wilderness lodge off Canada’s south-west coast is a stunning way to connect – with nature, not the internet.
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- John Kehoe and Jennifer Palmer
No walls, no doors – is this the future of luxury travel?
The first property launched under a new brand from Banyan Tree takes its history of boundary pushing further by doing more with way less in the Balinese jungle.
- Ute Junker
If it’s gourmet adventures you’re after, it’s time to visit Slovenia
This country of 2 million has 10 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s how to navigate them.
- Paul Best
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 top luxury cruises to sail away on in 2025
There’s plenty to tempt guests away from relaxing on their cabin verandas as cruise companies offer ever-more immersive, exciting and educational itineraries.
- Charis Perkins and Kirstie Clements
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 new and extraordinary international hotels to book in 2025
From New York City to Rome, luxury hospitality is being redefined. These city stays are destinations in themselves.
- Kirstie Clements and Charis Perkins
The rituals of a ryokan prevail in this new international hotel
Banyan Tree makes its Japan debut in Kyoto’s historic temple district, and honours a revered art form.
- Kate Hennessy
Why Mick Jagger and Yves Saint Laurent loved this Marrakech hotel
This hidden boutique hotel where the rooms are dedicated to cultural icons doubles as an art gallery with a $10m collection.
- Ute Junker
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 delicious culinary adventures in 2025
Take your pick: milk a goat during a shore excursion, select from a plants-only menu, or get served “wind and weather on a plate”.
- Kirstie Clements and Jill Dupleix
Can’t stand the tourist hordes? Book a ‘coolcation’
Savvy travellers are visiting holiday hotspots in Europe beyond summer or heading to Canada or Norway for a cooler experience.
- Ute Junker
Trust Los Angeles to have a crazy entertainment venue like Level 8
Once you navigate the hidden doors, it’s easy to hop from a pool deck to a Japanese restaurant to an oyster-champagne bar to a speakeasy … and more.
- Tony Davis
Why the Amazon is best explored by water
A Seabourn expedition will take you into the heart of the rainforest and up close with pink dolphins and piranhas.
- Tim Johnson
Meet the humble Tuscan butcher with books, plates and a sock line
If two hours in beefy reverie sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon, you’d better head to Dario Cecchini’s butcher shop in Panzano.
- John Lethlean
You can’t buy it on the phone. You can’t find it on the internet
To get hold of the world’s best mezcal, you need to go to a private bar in Mexico City. It’s like taking a spiritual journey around the country.
- Kate Hennessy
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 getaways to satisfy your adrenalin-rush needs in 2025
Check out these action-packed adventures for thrill-seekers, snow-chasers and space enthusiasts.
- Kirstie Clements and Charis Perkins
Why late March is the best time of year to visit Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament is a bucket-list event for sport enthusiasts. But there’s plenty of sightseeing to be had too.
- Zoe Samios
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 country and coastal retreats to book in 2025
Get away from it all at these luxury lodgings primed for relaxation, solitude and wellbeing.
- Kirstie Clements and Charis Perkins
