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Wide open spaces: al fresco events are the new way to travel
As life returns to some sort of normal, Australia’s diverse regions and their spectacular outdoor events are a draw for travellers still unable to go overseas.
- Fiona Carruthers
Revealed: Australia’s best-loved travel destinations
With your international wings still clipped, Wotif has unveiled the hot local locations for this year so you can book – or avoid – as desired.
- Fiona Carruthers
Missing travel? At least you can take your taste buds on a trip
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will take your senses on one heck of a journey, including the flavours of Persia, Turkey, Italy and Japan.
- Fiona Carruthers
Cruising in Australia by May? The industry’s great hope
As the $5 billion industry prepares to restart, fingers are crossed for a smooth resumption of the good life at sea.
- Fiona Carruthers
What’s new in travel, from hygienic plane seats to Antarctic bargains
With vaccination programs under way around the world, the tourism sector is shape shifting in the direction of business as usual.
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- Fiona Carruthers
February
Luxe Shoalhaven resort raises the bar with top-notch restaurant
The curated experiences offered by Bangalay Luxury Villas prove there’s more to the NSW South Coast than summer beach holidays – and then there’s the food.
- Lauren Sams
Rooms with heart: Glam city hotels for you and your valentine
Infinity pools, edgy bars, fine dining, butler service, great views and soft furnishings: welcome to the best romantic stays in Australia’s big cities.
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- Fiona Carruthers
January
Well-designed getaways: leading fashionistas on their top local spots
From 14 days quarantine in a Meriton (nylon carpets anyone?) to Melbourne-Tasmania border runs: where three top fashion designers went – and still plan to go.
- Fiona Carruthers
Bucket-list getaways for 2021, from camping to camels and cruises
AFR travel editor Fiona Carruthers reveals her dream Australian escapes for the year ahead. The main theme? Book now to avoid disappointment.
- Fiona Carruthers
Fiji's safe silver lining for Australian luxury resort owners
Fiji provides a textbook lesson in doing tourism in the COVID-19 era. Its 'Big 8' luxury resorts are ready to begin welcoming back holidaymakers, having lost thousands of dollars since March.
- Fiona Carruthers
December 2020
How to get the best bang for your travel buck in 2021
As we all go back to basics, what are the lessons from 2020 – and how can you maximise your holiday spending in 2021?
- Fiona Carruthers
French small ship set to cruise NZ in sellout return
International cruise liners are banned from Australian waters until March 17. But hope is on the horizon for cruise fans – just across the Pond.
- Fiona Carruthers
The perfect 2021 getaway is a lighthouse. Here are six of the best
Long revered as places of great solitude and intense reflection, the nation's many lighthouse cottage stays have never been more on trend.
- Fiona Carruthers
Fine dining makes a 2021 comeback with these three foodie events
An array of January festivals and culinary events happening around Australia have the tick to go ahead – and look ever so delicious.
- Fiona Carruthers
Three last-minute Christmas getaway ideas
As we roll towards the line, 'merry' last-minute gift ideas include a Queensland pub crawl by chopper, vinotherapy in Tasmania and a Barossa getaway.
- Fiona Carruthers
The best (and virus-safe) places to travel in 2021
It’s still not so much about where you want to go as where you can go in AFR Magazine's annual travel planner.
- Fiona Carruthers
Five-star ideas for how to spend the Christmas break
As the holiday season finally (and mercifully) approaches, consider these five-star getaway options for under the Christmas tree.
- Fiona Carruthers
November 2020
Five cultural travel experiences to take you into 2021
Ever wanted a non-touristy Aboriginal cultural experience – or to hear opera at Uluru? We've picked five great travel experiences that you can book from December and into the new year.
- Fiona Carruthers
Australian Museum hopes to double visitor numbers with free entry
The nation's oldest museum, in Sydney, is one of four major regional cultural institutions reopening in November-December after makeovers.
- Fiona Carruthers
‘A bit of a wild man’: Stranded caretaker road-tests new island resort
The arrival of celebrity guests in October broke the solitude for Tim Maxwell, who had been caretaking Island House on Lord Howe Island when the pandemic hit.
- Fiona Carruthers
Escape to perfect solitude on King Island
A mix of isolation, immersion and community spirit makes the island's Kittawa Lodge the perfect destination for the times.
- Ute Junker
How's the serenity? Wilderness cabins and a stylish city retreat
Unyoked's founders are set to debut eight new remote-stay cabins, while Victoria continues to reopen, with a new hotel and two enticing NGV exhibitions.
- Fiona Carruthers
Leaving home at last: travel within your region awaits
As coronavirus restrictions dial down, new luxury hotels, a just-opened gin bar and a $57.5 million refreshed museum are yours for the enjoying.
- Fiona Carruthers
October 2020
Travellers look south to Tasmania and beyond
A 10-hour fuss-free adventure; cruise deals to make you go hmm; bucket-list Bali and the Apple Isle prepares to open to NSW.
- Fiona Carruthers
Luxury travel with a difference: a penthouse tent and Qantas cashmere
Its borders might remain closed, but Western Australia features large on the big screen; the Top End shows off its islands and Crowne Plaza has a hat-trick.
- Fiona Carruthers
