Noosa is undoubtedly Australiaโs quintessential holiday destination. With golden sandy beaches, a fringe of lush national parks, balmy year-round climate and world-class culinary options that take advantage of every post card-like view in town โ itโs no surprise that hundreds of thousands of local and international tourists flock to the Sunshine Coast hotspot every year. The popular seaside town is brimming top-notch bistros, bars and boutiques so while youโre guaranteed to have a memorable escape no matter your travel itinerary, weโve curated a list of must-doโs that will ensure itโs one of your most memorable escapes to date. Donโt forget to pack your summer wardrobe, your thirst and your appetite.
Australian tastemakers reveal their top bucket list destinations
If youโre anything like us, your travel bucket list grows as at an exceptionally rapid rate. Much faster than our โplaces weโve beenโ list, sadly. Whether itโs a postcard-like travel image you scroll past on your Instagram feed, a wanderlust-inducing travel story in your favourite glossy, or simply a happy snap from a family member on vacation, our travel wish-lists are always on the rise. But what desirable destinations are on everyone elseโs travel wish lists? We asked some of the countryโs most admired tastemakers to share their travel bucket lists for yet another good dose of travel inspiration. Warning: Your bucket list is guaranteed to grow once again.
Winter retreat: Australiaโs cosiest luxury hotel stays
Crackling wood fires, brisk morning walks, lush countryside settings and cosy, texture-filled interiors โ whatโs not to love about winter escapes? Very little, we think. In fact, some would argue that a memorable weekend away that includes a stay in a boutique hotel that brings the best of winterโs little luxuries makes it a season to embrace, not wish away. With only a couple of weeks of winter remaining, we recommend making the most of the last of the cooler days by booking a stay at one of Australiaโs cosiest hotels.
Remarkable Queenstown: your ultimate guide to NZโs picture-perfect town
When it comes to winter escapes, there arenโt many destinations in the world that rival Queenstown. The photogenic town in New Zealand sits on the shores of the South Islandโs Lake Wakatipu against the dramatic Southern Alps and has been a go-to destination for discerned travellers for decades โ and for very good reason. As a favourite amongst adventure lovers, keen skiers, foodies, and wine enthusiasts alike, Queenstownโs diverse offering means there a little something for everyone, no matter your travel style. Here the best places to stay, drink and dine in NZโs southern hotspot.
Destination unknown: these under-the-radar hotspots are Europeโs best kept secret
While itโs impossible to deny the blinding beauty, rich history and vibrant energies of Europeโs most desirable hotspots such as Paris, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam, to name but a few, the continent is also home to just as many lesser-known locations that rival the attraction of their touristy neighbours. While their unfamiliar names might not sound as shiny, we promise their offering is just as shiny โ if not shiner. Here are the little-known gems that are just as bucket list-worthy as the better-known gems. Itโs time to get off the beaten track.
Italian affair: your ultimate guide to exploring Venice
Like most Italian cities, Venice is synonymous with immense beauty and historical significance, but itโs unique geographical makeup of tiny islands makes it a destination unlike any other in the country.
The romantic city of Venice โ which Lonely Planet perfectly describes as โa floating masterpieceโ โ is the capital of northern Italyโs Veneto region and is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals โ including the famous Grand Canal thoroughfare that is fringed with striking Renaissance and Gothic palaces.
Out of Africa: The Most Memorable Safaris and Escapes
A trip to Africa graces the top of many travel-lovers bucket lists โ and for good reason. While its best known for being the worldโs greatest safari destination, its all-around diversity is next to none. Africa boasts exceptionally diverse and scenic landscapes โ think rugged coastlines and tropical rainforests to dramatic mountain ranges and crimson sand desert; its winelands are famed for both its fine wine and stellar culinary reputation; and its boutique accommodation offering is one of the best in the world.
Fabulous fall: the best destinations to visit in Autumn
While Australia is nothing short of scenic all year round, it can certainly put on quite a glorious display during the Autumn months. Locations that wow us with their ever-changing leaves offer spectacular fiery shades of red, yellow, orange and magenta from March through to May. While itโs almost near impossible to choose a destination in our beautiful country during these months of near-perfect temperatures and post card-like sunsets that wonโt impress, weโve found the locations that are guaranteed to make Autumn your new favourite season.
Travel in Style with Michelle Glew Ross
Michelle Glew Ross, the creator and founder of My General Store โ the Australian fashion brand renowned for its simple, elegant designs ideal for travelling โ reveals her favourite city in the world, how a trip to Puglia inspired one of her most popular designs, the destination she would love to jump on a plane to right now, her top travel essentials and so much more.
Romantic rendezvous: the best weekend escapes to take this Valentineโs Day
Not that we should need an excuse to whisk our significant other out of town for a romantic rendezvous, but with the annual day of love just around the corner, itโs undoubtedly the perfect excuse to do exactly that. Thereโs no better time than Valentineโs Day to discover some of Australiaโs most romantic and idealistic destinations โ the ones that may not necessarily be gracing your travel bucket lists, but the ones that are just as worthy. Think intimate interiors, postcard-like views and tranquil settings, these are the escapes that are guaranteed to make you fall in love over and over again.
Deluxe downtime: the best wellness retreats to experience in 2019
Nothing says โnew year, new youโ like booking yourself into a health and wellness retreat โ and thereโs no better time to do exactly that than at the beginning of a new year. Whether youโre seeking inner balance, health treatment or a simple refresh, weโve rounded up the top luxury health retreats around the world to help you become the best, calmest and most revitalised version of yourself. Youโre welcome.
Travel in Style with Rhiannon Taylor
Travel photographer, founder of In Bed With and self-confessed boutique hotel lover, Rhiannon Taylor, reveals her all-time favourite hotels, how she deals with jet lag (having recently taken 17 long-haul flights in the last six weeks, she would know!), the travel app she canโt live without and her suitcase essentials.
Summer travel tips from Australiaโs most well-travelled
As the summer holidays swiftly approach, we canโt help but begin dreaming of those long, halcyon days by the beach, devouring our favourite holiday foods from fresh prawns to strawberry-topped pavlovas and indulging in the simple things that our busy schedules have a habit of interrupting mid-year โ from reading to quality family time and daytime naps.
TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH JASON MINTY
Jason Minty, creator of cult-cool concept store Becker Minty in Potts Point, shares his travel tips from how to deal with jet lag, travel essentials, favourite hotel hangs and travel apps and how travel inspires his work. Bon voyage. x
Worldโs coolest pools: The luxury hotels that are worth booking for the pool
BED TIME STORIES
โMr & Mrs Smith's passion for hotels runs deep โ this book lays it beautifully bare.โ
- Sienna Miller, Actress
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Mr & Mrs Smith is returning to its publishing roots with the launch of The Worldโs Sexiest Bedrooms this November.
The 296-page hardcover book โ published globally by Thames & Hudson โ features 35 supremely seductive suites shot by in-demand art photographer, Polly Brown, chosen for her flirtatious and playful style.
SARAH-JANE CLARKE, AUSTRALIAN FASHION LUMINARY, LAUNCHES TRAVEL-INSPIRED SLOW FASHION LINE
Sarah-Jane Clarkeโamong the most recognisable figures in Australian fashionโhas unveiled a very new project: a thoughtful, ethically-crafted luxury lifestyle line designed for those who wander. Developed following a three-year sabbatical, in which the designer criss-crossed continents, traversing remote villages and dizzying, skyscraper-packed cities, the debut SARAH-JANE CLARKE collection (Resort 2019) abounds in travel-easy fabrics: luxurious Italian linens and cottons of soft ivory, fresh white, faded mulberry and zookeeper khaki. It will be available in full online.
TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH ALISON VENESS
Travel tips and trends from Alison Veness, Editor of 10 Magazine and Creative Director at Large for Vogue Australia. Alison shares her secret address, travel essentials, favourite destinations, how travel inspires her work and much, much more. Happy Travels! x
Beautiful Byron Bay: How to best spend 24 hours in the coastal hotspot
Byron Bay is unquestionably one of Australiaโs most desirable holiday destinations โ and for good reason. There isnโt much not to love about the sunny beachside town on NSWโs north coast โ from its string of pristine beaches, array of award-winning boutique hotels, first-class culinary offerings and its unrivalled laid-back vibe, Byron Bay is Australiaโs quintessential vacation hotspot.
TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH EMMA ELIZABETH
Travel tips and trends from Creative Director and stylist Emma Elizabeth, founder of Local Design. Emma Elizabeth shares her secret address, travel essentials, travel disasters and how to best embrace adventure holidays! Bon voyage. x
















