Accommodation

The rise of Australia’s ‘6 star’ stays

13: Find a classic Aussie beach house

37: Put your feet up at a ‘something for everyone’ resort or hotel

Blow the budget on a luxury beachhouse
Every family will have a different idea of luxury, but one thing is guaranteed – your dream holiday home is out there.
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Confessions of a concierge

Mt Hotham Onsen Retreat & Spa
That achy feeling after skiing is about to be a distant memory when you check into Mt Hotham’s Onsen Retreat & Spa.
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Review: Allenvale Cottages in Lorne offer Euro-tinged country style
Two hours from Melbourne, three minutes from Lorne and a million miles from anywhere – this little hideaway is lovely and rustic (but not too rustic), says Susan Gough Henly, perfect for a winter retreat
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Why you should visit Magnetic Island, QLD
It was business as usual for travel journalist Craig Tansley, when an invitation to Magnetic Island arrived in his inbox. Next thing he knew, he was moving there. This is his attempt to explain why... (Photography Andrew Rankin).
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Five by Five: A handful of Australia’s top tier Euro-style hotels