Australia

VIDEO: Dive in and play with these friendly (mini) giants.

Because what’s less romantic than rationing the spa treatments?

Down under the land down under is a gorgeous island offering offbeat adventures.

Who’s in to visit Kokomo Island Private Resort in Fiji?

Look for cities at the top and bottom of the globe to be least stressful.

From cage diving with sharks to jumping out of a plane, these adventure vacations are guaranteed to break you out of your comfort zone.

Heartthrob Chris Hemsworth isn’t the only one living his best life Down Under.

The swishest hotels and the most luxurious goods are pairing up for matches made in six-star heaven.

The best way to travel responsibly in Australia is with indigenous-owned and -operated tour guides who have 500-million-years’ worth of history, legends and learnings to share.

After all that virtual school, kids need hands-on learning more than ever. Could these resorts — and their next-level educational programs — be the answer?

Despite the lockdown last year, Sydney’s dining scene has flourished during COVID.

Across Australia, urban hotels are debuting or reinventing themselves for the closed-border era. Whether you’re looking for an incredible staycation or planning your next city getaway, these luxe properties make the perfect home base.

“We won’t be seeing borders flung open at the start of next year with great ease,” Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said.

With over 1,500 hotels by Wyndham across Asia Pacific—you’ll never be far from an exciting Wyndham Rewards destination.

Presenting the Travel + Leisure It List 2021

In honor of the Emerald Isle, we raise a toast to the greenest, most conscientious brewers in our region. Because what’s St. Patrick’s Day without green beer?

Why we’re green with envy at vacationers booking this uber-luxe, uber-green hempcrete beach villa in Australia.

THIS SPRING, AIR NEW ZEALAND WILL BEGIN a trial period with a digital health passport as flying with test results or proof of vaccination in a digital format becomes more prevalent in air travel. The airline will trial the digital travel pass app developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on flights between Auckland and Sydney […]

The T+L 500 are the world’s best hotels in 2021, as voted by T+L’s discerning readers.

Game-changing debut alert! With its resort-style infinity pool, abundance of world-class restaurants and insane views, Crown Sydney is injecting a new brand of glam into the harbor city.

We love our hotels, but #villalife is really something special. Get inspired for your next group trip with this round-up of killer villas across the region.

Even vaccinated foreign travelers won’t be exempt from mandatory two-week hotel quarantines in Australia.

Eco-friendly and easy-breezy, The Sunseeker is low on frills but heavy on creativity, community and nostalgia.

A new boutique hotel on Rottnest Island ups the ante for accommodations in Western Australia’s favorite nature getaway.

We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Chloe Sachdev writes our post-pandemic bucket list for Australia.

After a hellish year, Australia’s bushfire comeback is the good-news story we all need right now.

“This capture is the first documented record of the species surviving post-fire.”

From mile-high dating games to temple flybys, airlines are pooh-poohing Covid border closures with plane tickets that go roundtrip in a single flight.

Traversing Australia on the longest north to south rail journey in the world.

Drive the new Margaret River organic wine trail and bliss out on biodynamics.

Want to cultivate life skills and still retire to your fluffy four-poster at night? Try the experiences at these luxury hotels.

Everyone knows gin-and-tonic is good for you. But have you ever considered what a truly global invention it is?

If knowledge is power, then self-reliance is the new luxury. As the routines of our lives are upended, more of us are seeking to travel in ways that prepare us for whatever the world throws at us next. Here’s how to prep for the survivalist-tourism trend.

A vast, sparsely populated nation whose apocryphal origin story lies in taming the wild. A continent whose original inhabitants lived at one with nature for eons. Zero surprise that Australia is leading the trend in self-sufficiency stays.

The modern master of grilling shares his tips on how to barbecue like a boss.

These three off the grid stays are the perfect base for experiencing wildlife and the beaten landscape in the Australian outback.

Solo adventuring in the outback takes grit, even for a seasoned traveler. During three weeks adventuring in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland, Chloe Sachdev finds a salve in the solitude.

Sydney returns as the category favorite on the strength of its iconic harbor and postcard-worthy beaches.

A flourish of hip new hotels, dining spots and micro-bars sees Queensland’s once-dismissed capital on course to become one of Australia’s coolest cities.

Catch a Broadway show, do some luxury shopping, party all night—or all of the above.

The mesmerizing aerial footage shows the sea turtles swimming along the Great Barrier Reef towards the shores of North Queensland to lay eggs.

All work and no play is no way to do business travel. Mix up your next corporate trip with rooftop cocktails, sightseeing or soaking up the sun.

Amidst a global pandemic, Tourism Australia effectively encourages us to stay in, but also reminds us of the world that awaits.

Apart, but somehow not alone. Here’s what lockdown looks like for 10 people across the globe.

Mix things up on your next family trip with activities that get the imagination—and the adrenaline— flowing.

Even time-honored family-travel mainstays can lose their shine—in which case, get inspired by these up-and-coming kid-friendly destinations.

T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.

T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.

Twenty places to visit this year, including the majestic Hunza Valley, Bangkok for those with an appetite, and a new-look Kyoto.

Far North Queensland got a whole lot hipper in the last 12 months. The second of three luxury Crystalbrook Collection hotels to open in Cairns, The Bailey (creative sibling to The Riley) is a bold celebration of art and originality.

Housed in the former General Post Office (“GPO,” first opened in 1874, at No. 1 Martin Place), Fullerton merges grandiose heritage architecture with contemporary culinary, art and cultural experiences, giving guests the opportunity to explore Sydney past and present.

The latest installment of one of the country’s most exciting boutique hotel brands, this homage to award-winning Australian painter Vincent Fantauzzo offers six floors of appropriately art-filled spaces.

A launch pad for Mullum’s hip cafés, the destination Kiva Spa and the bush trails of Nightcap National Park (part of the UNESCO-listed Gondwana rainforests), Blackbird Byron makes a compelling case for hyper-local travel.

In Western Australia, the little-known atolls of the Rowley Shoals have not only somehow escaped coral bleaching, but are thriving in defiance of global trends.

T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.

First class isn’t the only way to fly. How about flatbeds, chefs and your own crew on one-of-a-kind trips that let you skip the customs line? Private-jet tours are taking well-heeled travelers for the most luxurious cultural exchanges.

Moments from Swan River in Perth’s revitalized CBD, this new urban hotel makes an ideal base for suits who don’t like to sacrifice on style.

Nothing is more evident of Brisbane’s breezy renaissance than this new-look boutique stay in Incholm in the heart of the city. The hotel, rebranded last year to Ovolo Incholm after a complete makeover, marries eclectic Art-Deco interiors reflective of the building’s 1930s heritage with next-gen perks to entice modern travelers.

With just seven suites and two luxury penthouses, this newly revamped escape feels like it leapt off the pages of a romance novel.

Stymied by the city’s lackluster options when trying to book a room for a friend, developer Darren Rubenstein decided to take action.

Low-budget, high-design, next-gen hotels have begun to sweep Asia, an on-trend fit for digital nomads, flashpackers and aesthetes alike.

Traveling on the job doesn’t have to be boxy and boring. These upscale hotels do the hard work for you, leaving more time to enjoy your surroundings.

In recent years, developers have been converting a string of historic structures into imaginative lodgings.

There are more than 70 beaches bordering both the Pacific and Sydney Harbour, from the world-famous Bondi to the lesser-known Lady Martins. But you’d be remiss if you didn’t actually get out on the water— and take full advantage of the city’s idyllic setting.

Millers Point, a dockworker enclave that dates from the early 1900s, is a character-filled neighborhood best explored by touring its bars.

In Australia, immigration, largely from Asia, is a hot-button issue. What isn’t in contention: the Asian culinary culture here flourishes.

Sydney is in the midst of a cultural renaissance, with a booming contemporary art and festival scene that could rival any on the global stage. Tony Perrottet explores the creative side of Australia’s iconic city by the sea. Plus, where to stay, eat and drink right now.

From a former royal guesthouse to a room with sweeping Mount Fuji views, these intimate, extravagant and picturesque resorts are just the spots to celebrate those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Adventure group Experience Co’s Indigenous rangers tell the creation stories that were passed down to them from First Nation land and sea owners.

Flaunting 60,000 kilometers of sun-kissed coast, Australia is awash in beaches. Those in the know don’t need to share the sand.

On the shore of Western Australia, once-sleepy Perth is coming of age as a new culinary and creative destination.

Across Australia, compact quarters among the great outdoors are sometimes the coziest way to spend a weekend. Eloise Basuki uncovers a few tiny hotels offering big experiences.