Holidays

Famous Flyer

Leona Edmiston Turkey's layered empires inspire Sydney's frock queen Leona Edmiston.

Rome on $50 a day

Trevi Fountain, Trevi and Quirinale. shd travel september 15 rome on 50 dollars a day

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Once you've found a bed, you can enjoy the Eternal City on a tight budget, writes Steve McKenna.

Mama Holiday

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Tracey Spicer There is nothing daggier than an adult travelling with his or her parents.

Queensland

Dressed for success

Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast

Julietta Jameson returns to a made-over Mirage to find they're both a lot less flashy second time around.

Stein's way

The giant jacuzzi at Rick's Place in Mollymook. Photo: Belinda Russell.


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You too can enjoy the famous chef's holiday house, writes Nikki Marshall.

Oasis of relaxation

shd travel unscheduled 2013 JW Marriott Bangkok hotel by Andrew Taylor

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Andrew Taylor Amid the neon-lit bars and clubs of Bangkok is a place of calm, elegance and luxury, writes Andrew Taylor.

NSW

Weekend Away: Berrima

Natasha Wallace enjoys a cottage stay in the Southern Highlands.

Victoria

Weekend Away: Stanley

Plane Tree Lodge

Sue Wallace enjoys a taste of Tuscany near Beechworth.

52 weekends away – country

Weekends Away - Country
Bluegum Ridge Country Cottages in Merrijig

Leave cities behind for the peace and charm of a rural setting.

52 weekends away – family

Weekends Away - Family
Riverwood Downs Mountain Valley Resort

Break up your daily routine and relax in idyllic settings - even with the kids in tow.

Australia

52 weekends away – eco

Weekends Away - Eco
Riversdale Retreat
Must credit: Ben Glezer

Sustainable practices synch nicely with pristine locations.

52 weekends away – coast

Weekends Away - Coast
Peppers Broadbeach

For some of the best ways to relax, just add water.

Photos

Inside Australia's first Tune Hotel

Take a look inside the first Tune Hotel in Australia, on Swanston St in Melbourne. The Tune Hotel chain, an offshoot of low-cost carrier AirAsia, applies a 'budget airline' approach to its rooms,...

Where it's all about the ball

Times Square, NY

Fiona Carruthers discovers the true Big Apple ... again and again

Fantasy island

Tropical vista, wonderful service, always in Fiji.

Julietta Jameson is overcome by the fantasy of an exclusive luxury resort.

Glass half full

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Cloud 9 is a vast sanctuary by the sea - it turns out Faith Aird could have taken a few more friends.

Mama Holiday

The Ten Commandments of travelling with kids

Kids by the pool

Tracey Spicer ''There are two classes of travel: First class, and with children,'' the humorist Robert Benchley wrote. But family travel can be lovely, as long as you follow these Ten Commandments.

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France

A Cap on wealth

Richard Tulloch samples the lifestyles of the rich and famous, Cote d'Azur fashion.

NSW

Weekend Away: Bowral

Matt Martel enjoys taking the whole circus for some family flower-power at Bowral.

Victoria

Weekend Away: Mildura

Getaway for a dozen? Lee Atkinson finds the ideal pad on the new marina at Mildura.

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