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The 100 greatest destinations of all time

We asked our expert writers to vote for their favourites destinations of all time. Here are the winners.

The Wentworth Bar.

Sydney landmark hotel reveals its $70 million facelift

The storied Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens after a $70 million top-to-toe refurbishment.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Most of the time you’re better off booking directly with a hotel.

Want the cheapest rate for a hotel room? Do what I do

Can Expedia or Booking.com get you a better hotel deal than booking directly with the hotel? They’d like you to think so.

  • byMichael Gebicki
back of my seat for 24 hours as if training for a soccer team
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Opinion

It’s plane rude! The non-negotiable rules of flying

They should hand out an etiquette book about how to conduct yourself on a plane. It could be tucked in with the safety instructions.

  • byRichard Glover
Keep your passport in good condition or you could run into problems.

Beware – minor passport flaw could cost you thousands

A minor tear in your passport – or a coffee spill,as one Australian recently found out – could result in your holiday ending before it begins.

  • byMichael Gebicki
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An artist impression of Vai Resort’s 1.6 kilometres of white sand “beach”.

Coming soon:The 20 hottest hotel openings

From brand-new builds to heritage revamps,major hotel openings continue apace well into 2025.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Australians are flocking to Japan in record numbers,taking advantage of a weak yen.
Opinion
Opinion

The one thing Australians won’t give up,despite the cost of living

We’ll hold back on barista flat whites and fancy restaurants,on new furniture and designer clothing. And yet… we’re all still travelling?

  • byBen Groundwater
The Norwegian Sea is a bit Atlantic Ocean,a bit Arctic Ocean,deeply indented with fjords,and dense with islands of wondrous Nordic minimalism and beauty.

The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort

Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better,match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.

  • byBrian Johnston
Australians are flocking to Japan in record numbers. The country is now our third most popular destination.
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Japan

If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan,it’s because they are

There’s a growing awareness that Japan is essentially on sale right now,thanks to a favourable exchange rate.

  • byBen Groundwater
Fernie is the best of both worlds,with incredible skiing and a bustling downtown.

Shred the slopes at Canada’s coolest ski resorts

British Columbia (BC) is home to some of the world’s best ski resorts among some of the world’s snowiest mountain ranges,and nowhere epitomises Canada’s laid-back ski culture more.

  • byCraig Tansley