Epic Australian road trips you have to take in 2022
Hit the road with these classic Australian roadtrips. From NSW coast to the Top End we’ve got you covered from where to go, where to stay and what to do.
DON’T LOOK DOWN: A trippy 1000-foot high mirror observatory is opening in New York
PSA: If you don’t like heights this one isn’t for you. This mirror observatory in New York is a 3 in 1 immersive experience that gives the city’s best views
Fully vaccinated Aussies are getting a $1000 discount on trips to the NT
The NT Summer Sale is returning this October but only for the fully vaxxed. Find out what else you need to claim big savings on a territory holiday.
Make this $600,000 Italian Villa yours for less than $50
This is the best deal to ever hit the market. A Tuscan villa could be yours for less than $50 (and you’ll still get change).
Why people are putting bed suites in their local park
Full bed suites in local parks, hunting for mushrooms, mountain yoga and hiking in the dark? What is really going on here?
What on earth are they doing to the Arc de Triomphe?
The Arc de Triomphe is getting a makeover of sorts and it’s costing €14 million. But what are they doing and is it even worth it?
Decathlon is giving away FREE sporting gear to people in lockdown
Stuck in lockdown? Decathlon is giving away FREE sporting gear. Find out how to claim yours.
Discover Australia
Inside the property that won Airbnb’s ‘Most Unique Stay’
From its triangular built to hardwood ceilings and walls, this holiday home stands out from the rest for all the right reasons.
ATTENTION SYDNEY: Go karting is an essential exercise
Yep, you’re reading correctly, Sydneysiders can go-kart as part of essential exercise in lockdown but of course there is a catch.
CRUISING
FIRST LOOK: Seven Seas Grandeur’s Inaugural Voyage Collection
Be the first to experience the newest addition to Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Uncover the magic of Norway with bonus onboard credit!
Explore the heart of Coastal Norway with up to $1,500 onboard credit per cabin with Hurtigruten.
Save up to 20% on departing voyages with Cunard’s Annual Savings Event
Take advantage of Cunard’s Annual Savings Event with huge savings on voyages to Australia, NZ, Europe, Asia, Alaska and more.
Deals & Itineraries
Ovolo Brisbane are offering 25% off your stay plus ‘Friends With Benefits’
Ovolo Brisbane is offering the only ‘Friends With Benefits’ deal that will ever pay off. Rediscover your Brisbane backyard with the ultimate staycay deals.
Snap up Lancemore Hotels’ last minute winter warmer package
Make the most of what’s left of winter with Lancemore Hotels Winter Warmer package. With a collection of locations across Australia you’re spoilt for choice
travel Spotlight
GET PACKING: 7 nations Australians can travel to first
Australia is preparing to open the international border in December. But where can you actually go? And what will you need to do to travel?
WINE & DINE
Chandon Garden Spritz is THE drink of the summer
Chandon Garden Spritz is the classy solution for people who like to pour orange juice into their champagne. It’s also ridiculously delicious.
There’s a wine that will actually help you lose weight?
We’ve found the holy grail of all booze. You can keep the bottles flowing with this low-calorie wine that won’t bust your diet.
This amazing honey tequila will convert any non-spirit drinker
Calling all tequila lovers…and haters? This honey tequila completely changes the game and will make you a die-hard tequila fan in no time.
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Made for a zombie apocalypse? Stay at the loneliest house in the world
This single white building perched on a tiny island has been the subject of much speculation. Who built it? And why?
Inside Vladimir Putin’s insane $716M private jet the ‘Flying Kremlin’
With a full gym, king-size bed and gold toilet Vladimir Putin’s jet is fit for a king. See where the Russian president spends most of his time.
This ‘Upside Down House’ will make you question everything
There are times in life when you feel like your whole world has turned upside down. But this tourist attraction takes the phrase to a new level.
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Spring skiing: Traversing Japan’s rugged north, Aomori
Start at Hakkoda Ski Area and then wind your way through Aomori’s best cherry blossom spots.
Spring skiing: A journey through the untouched beauty of Tohoku’s Akita and Iwate Prefectures
Japan’s parks transform to a bubblegum pink while the snow is still soft and powdery in northern Honshu.
Get one night free ski accommodation in Wanaka NZ
What’s better than an accommodation deal? An accommodation deal at a hotel with in-room ski and snowboard fittings that’s directly on Lake Wanaka. And did we mention it has a helipad for heliski tours?
The relaunch issue is here!
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