Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kate Bettes

Travel Journalist

Kate Bettes is a freelance travel writer. Whether having a picnic in Vietnamese jungle with new friends, or partying in the back of a limousine in Hollywood, Kate’s experiences have left her with the sneaking suspicion that the best travel memories happen when you least expect. It’s this feeling - and how to get it - that she loves to write about.

Hunter Valley

Uncork and unwind: The Hunter Valley’s newest wellness escape

Who says a healthy holiday always has to mean meditative silence?

Perth

Australia’s second-oldest wine region is also one of its best, but you may not have heard of it

A 25-minute drive from Perth is all you need to be amongst generations of grape growers.

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VIC

7 ways to switch off and reconnect with nature in Albury Wodonga

Switch the hustle and bustle for a weekend of birdsong and greenery on the border.

The view from Acapulco El Vista overlooking Sydney Harbour, one of the many experiences you can enjoy on ALL accor luxury city escapes.

Australia

Luxury escapes to Sydney and Melbourne that money can’t buy

From VIP stadium suites to harbour view upgrades, these are the experiences your travel points were made for.

Melbourne

Your guide to the ultimate Melbourne weekend

Here's how to turn your next work trip into a Melbourne city break, with market lunches, rooftop bars and gallery visits fitting neatly around the odd meeting or two.

Bendigo

Discovering Bendigo’s unique heritage through incredible foodie experiences

Tuck your napkin firmly in place and get ready to dive into Bendigo’s history.

Australia

A record-breaking whale-watching season has begun. Here’s where to spot them

Whale migration in Australia is a magical time. Here is where to join in.

Sydney

The secret Sydney suite life: a luxury under-the-radar stay right on the harbour

This winter, these secret Sydney harbour suites are the staycation we’ve been looking for.

Broken Hill

Unique things to do in Broken Hill

At first glance, this outback town might seem as bare as the desert that surrounds it. But it doesn’t take much digging to find the rich underside of this spirited community.