Tried & Tested

The terrace at Oaks Melbourne on Market

Oaks Melbourne on Market: A budget hotel with big views

With hearty pub fare, spacious rooms and spectacular city views, Oaks Melbourne on Market will tick many a box for the budget traveller.

Maalot Rome interior design

Maalot Rome: Eclectic style in the heart of the Eternal City

Known as rooms above a restaurant in central Rome, this former home of 19th-century opera composer Gaetano Donizetti is a visual – and foodie – feast.

Myconian Korali room pool

Myconian Korali: A central chic stay on Greece’s most popular island

With impeccable service, classic Greek island views and suites with private plunge pools make this the hotel in Mykonos to book.

The Strand Hotel: A French twist on a Sydney classic

The nearly century-old corner Sydney pub has transformed into a chic boutique hotel The Strand.

Motel Molly in Mollymook on the NSW South Coast

Motel Molly is a pastel pink paradise with Mollymook Beach views

Inspired by the pastel colours of Mediterranean coastal towns Motel Molly’s 16-room, boutique accommodation is a soulful coastal retreat.

Wailea Beach Resort Maui

Wailea Beach Resort is the dreamiest Maui getaway

Escape to Wailea beach Resort in Maui for a dreamy Hawaiian getaway full of infinity-pool dipping, fun cocktail sipping and plenty of Ohana time.

Vibe Hotel Subiaco

Vibe Hotel Subiaco: Fun and fine fare in inner-city Perth

From its rooftop restaurant to a neighbourhood brimming with culture, Vibe Hotel Subiaco offers the perfect base to discover Perth.

Dune bashing is one of the most thrilling things to do in Abu Dhabi

14 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi isn’t just about the sand. There are endless things to do for all ages, no matter how adventurous you want to get.

Corona Island in Colombia

Corona Beer’s Caribbean eco resort is a place you’ll want to linger

This new sustainable island resort might be called Corona Island, but we’re convinced it’s an isolation you won’t want to leave.

REVIEW: Why you need to stay in Bendigo’s oldest bank

Just a stone’s throw from the Bendigo Art Gallery and multiple award-winning eateries, Bendigo Ernest Hotel, is proving a big drawcard.

Expect views like this from Park Hyatt Auckland

Why a stay at Park Hyatt Auckland is the ultimate way to experience Auckland

Auckland’s newest and most luxurious hotel is a five-star waterfront stay unlike anything the city has seen.

Il Pontile italian restaurant sydney

Is this the best Italian restaurant in Sydney?

Vacations & Travel has tried out Il Pontile first hand. We think this might just be the best Italian restaurant Sydney has to offer.