Australia
Brisbane: Marriott Hotel
Simon Holt The Marriott chain provides itself on service, and here is no exception. If you’re on an executive level floor, it’s nice to be able to overlook the city with a coffee at any time of day.
Australia
Twenty-six top reasons to holiday in Australia
![Heron Island](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2014/01/24/5102994/Dan-20140124104923485706-90x60.jpg)
Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater, in honour of our national day, has pinpointed 26 persuasive reasons to choose a home grown holiday next time.
NSW
Luxury without guilt: the best hotel in Australia reviewed
![Wolgan Valley ... rated Australia's best hotel.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2014/01/27/5109517/th-Wolgan-Valley-Pool-90x60.jpg)
Lee Tulloch Lee Tulloch explores the hotel recently named Australia's best by TripAdvisor.
Special features
Australia
Places in the heart: Pete Evans
![Mates on a high ... being at Falls Creek taught Pete Evans life lessons.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2013/03/22/4132509/th-478982647-90x60.jpg)
Skiing at Victoria's Falls Creek was not just the most fun a kid could have; it also taught chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Pete Evans some critical life lessons.
Australia
Places in the heart: Judy Horacek
![A a riot of blossoms and bulbs ... Canberra in spring.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2013/03/15/4112363/th-syd-5w6vb6cica8v0fihd2j_original-90x60.jpg)
The ACT is a sensual gift of seasonal rhythms, and Canberra a fine host of vital national treasures, says cartoonist, artist and author Judy Horacek.
Photo galleries
Photos
Australia's tourism ads through the ages
![The Age](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2014/01/21/5092787/AdThumb-20140121104310617797-90x60.jpg)
As the famous Paul Hogan tourism ads turn 30 years old, take a look back at some of the memorable images produced to promote Australia over the years.
Photos
Twenty-six top Australian holiday spots
Ben Groundwater, in honour of our national day, has pinpointed 26 persuasive reasons to choose a home grown holiday next time.
Travellers Tips
Travel Insider
What to do when you need a hotel, right now
![Hotel illustration Michael Mucci](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2013/10/03/4801563/th-Hotel-Price-Illustration-90x60.jpg)
Jane E Fraser When you find yourself away from home with no accommodation booked, how do you go about finding a bed?
Travel Insider
Sorry, your holiday has been cancelled
![Cancellation blues ... just because you've booked a tour doesn't mean it is actually going to happen.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140130153127im_/http://images.smh.com.au/2013/09/05/4721992/th-Delayed-Passengers-Volcano-2-90x60.jpg)
Jane E Fraser So, what now? Try to reschedule your leave? Ask for your money back and make other plans?