Destinations

Less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne CBD lies this historic mining town which has undergone a cultural boom.

Sri Lanka's capital is a boomtown of skyscrapers but its soul endures in heritage neighbourhoods, writes Kendall Hill.

It's not just the wine that's good in South Australia's celebrated Barossa Valley. Now there's food to match.

Home to a wealth of cellar doors and dining hotspots, Murrumbateman was one of Yass Valley's best-kept secrets. Until now.

Cultured and quirky, the Irish capital is a mix of Georgian heritage and culinary surprises that span cerebral plates in suburban Dublin to new slants on the traditional Irish breakfast.

Arles, a city of elegant architecture and winningly relaxed cuisine, is the genteel gateway to the Camargue, a rugged region known for its rice fields, salt marshes and similarly standout food.

A world away from bullet trains and the subway crush, seeing the country on foot reveals a different Japan. And dipping a toe into the hot springs of Oita, as Pat Nourse discovers, proves more revealing still.

This ancient town in Italy's Po Valley brims with age-old customs and exciting new ideas, Kendall Hill discovers.

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From bohemian surf town to hipster hotspot, here’s how to do Australia’s summertime it-destination in style.

Mitteleuropa meets the Med in the Italian port city of Trieste. John Irving explores its unique blend of Latin, Slavic and Germanic traditions - one buffet at a time.

The spiritual home of Melbourne’s Italian community is still one of the best places in the country to shop for food and drink coffee like an Italian.

In Puglia, every road leads to a seaside town, every meal ends with digestivi. Katie Parla is warmed by Old World hospitality on a road trip along the heel of Italy's boot.

Flowing through 10 countries, it's little wonder the enchanting Danube river is one of the most popular cruise routes in the world.

On a magic-carpet ride along the Silk Road, Jennifer Byrne finds the shining blue towers and vivid history of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan even more striking than the poets’ promises.

Photographer Tom Parker shares the story behind this aerial shot of a fishing village in Sri Lanka.

The once-fusty Bavarian capital brims with energy, globetrotting cooking and hip ’hoods, writes Emma Sloley.

One of the state’s best craft distillers and a landmark small bar are leading a fresh wave of dining entrepreneurs in Western Australia’s oldest town.

For a taste of South Australia’s extreme wilderness in extreme comfort, Helen Anderson dovetails hikes into the Flinders Ranges and along the sea cliffs of Kangaroo Island.

Behind the splendid façades of Edinburgh’s buildings – a rich mix of old and new – lies a city that knows how to party.

Rich in history, craftsmanship, stunning landscape and undiscovered wines, it's time to unlock France's best-kept secret.

Navigate your way through authentic Mexico via Oaxaca’s bustling market stalls, traditional festival food and extraordinary Zapotec archaeological sites.

In Mexico's southwest, dynamic Oaxaca is pumping with cultural tradition and spectacular cuisine.

The places to brunch, lunch, dine and stay right now in Japan's capital.

The hottest spots to eat, drink, play and stay right now in Bangkok, rounded up into one perfect day.

There's a whole host of new openings that make San Francisco worth your time in 2017. Here's what you need to know.

From where to take a seat for brunch to where to lay your head at night, we fill you in on Singapore's hottest spots this year.

We take you to Lord Howe Island — just a two-hour flight from Sydney — to discover its wildlife, treks and pristine beaches.

Update your tried-and-true Rome itinerary with our selection of the hottest new spots, from where to stay to where to reserve a table.

We run you through how to spend a day of eating, drinking and playing in the Spanish capital.

The hottest spots to eat, drink, play and stay right now in ever-changing New York, rounded up into one perfect day.

There's plenty of fresh energy about the Adelaide Hills right now. Here are a few of the best new spots to spend your time eating and drinking around the region.

Bamurru Plains, just outside Kakadu, is a small wilderness retreat that offers guests the chance to experience landscape, wildlife and Aboriginal culture.

Experience the best of both worlds with a two-night walk followed by a stay at an exceptional lodge.

From places to stay to places to dine, we give you the run-down on why Copenhagen is a must-have on your European itinerary.

While away your days exploring Queensland's archipelago of 74 tropical islands.

We give you the low-down on Hong Kong's hottest spots to sleep, eat, drink and play.

Gleneagles, the landmark 1920s Scottish estate, is transformed by a nose-to-tail renovation that recalls its historic reputation as the "eighth wonder of the world". We took a look around.

How to spend a perfect day in London, from first meal of the day to last drink of the night.

The spots to eat, drink, play and stay for the perfect day (or week) in Paris.

Once a polluted industrial city, Pittsburgh is now a hub of food and culture attracting a younger crowd of entrepreneurs, thinkers and makers.

The hottest spots to eat, drink, play and stay on your next trip to LA, rounded up into one perfect day.

Your guide to a perfect stay in Canberra, from where to sleep to the exhibitions you need to check out.

From Mansfield to Beechworth, Rutherglen to the King Valley, we've rounded up the places that should be on your radar in the High Country.

Athens has bounced back from the brink, its creative energy alive in vibrant new bars and eateries, writes Victoria Kyriakopoulos.

Victoria's High Country always seemed a sleepy stop on the way to somewhere else, writes Michael Harden, but there’s change in the air with a new generation of entrepreneurs reinvigorating the region.

With an endless coastline, bushwalks and vineyards aplenty, plus agreeable temperatures year-round, Port Macquarie might just be the east coast’s best kept secret winter getaway.

Russell Beard, of Sydney's Reuben Hills and Paramount Coffee Project, shows us his LA, where he'll soon be opening the city's second Paramount Coffee Project.

Author Mark Kurlansky takes us through his Havana, including the most famous place for a Mojito and where to go when you're tired of authentic country pork.

Mezzo-soprano Josè Maria Lo Monaco takes us through Milan, telling us where to shop, eat pizza and buy shoes.

Charleston, the antebellum jewel of the Carolina coast, has embraced its Lowcountry roots, writes Shane Mitchell, and now shines anew.

Headed to the Hunter for a long weekend? Here are the best spots to indulge, both in and beyond the vineyards.

A far cry from Tuscany’s familiar gently rolling hills, Monte Argentario’s appealing mix of mountain, ocean, island and lagoon makes it one of Italy’s hidden treasures, writes Emiko Davies.

Like its oft-disputed name, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia defies simple definition but its rich diversity extends from the dinner table to the welcoming locals, writes Richard Cooke.

Beyond Kuala Lumpur's shopping malls, Lara Dunston finds a flourishing third-wave coffee scene, tailored food tours and charming neighbourhoods.

Pull on those hiking boots, take a wander and discover the wilderness, white sands and wholesome tranquillity that lies at your fingertips in Australia’s spectacular backyard. When you’re craving a taste of the great outdoors, take inspiration from our five top treks to explore.

Toby Meagher, gallery director of Michael Reid Berlin, talks us through his essential sights and restaurants of Berlin.

In a city growing higher, bolder and cooler, Jennifer Byrne detects a hint of nostalgia at some of its newest hotspots.

Australian designer Alice McCall threw a special dinner at Albert's in London during London Fashion Week to celebrate the launch of her Autumn/Winter 2017 collection. Here are a few snaps from her travels.

You want grander-than-grand sights, $10 street-side ramen and a bottomless fill of sushi, soba and sake? Hot-foot it to Tokyo.

Two years after Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula was ravaged by a hurricane, the Los Cabos resort strip has bounced back, writes Lucy E Cousins.

You want medieval splendour, a dramatic coastline and Italianate food all in one place? Prepare to fall in love with Croatia’s Istrian peninsula.

Australian ex-pat, jewellery designer and co-founder of Nudie Jeans Australia Jason Alton shows us around his new home town.

From glittering beaches to coffee and doughnuts, this Southern Californian capital is worth a visit in its own right.

More than a luxury resort, Reserva do Ibitipoca in Brazil’s gold-rush country is helping to reverse centuries of environmental decay.

Splendid heritage architecture, a thriving urban arts scene and great street food define Penang’s capital, writes Lara Dunston.

From beautiful beaches to fortress towns, a road trip along the Algarve coast to Portugal’s Alentejo reveals much to love.

Departing, arriving and connecting flights are filled with a sense of adventure and excitement. Here are some of the world's most beautiful airport terminals that begin every journey in style.

From tingling Thai food to a sunny beachside inn and excellent pinot noir, hit these spots on your next trip over the Tasman.

If a long weekend is approaching, here’s a guide to five fantastic places around the country you can escape to.

The best places to stay, eat, drink and play in New York’s biggest borough.

The best places to stay, eat, drink and play in the west.

From an art-fuelled Friday night to fish and chips on the sand, Melbourne is packed with adventure this summer - all of it delicious.

We're thinking big for travelling in 2017 - and so should you. Will we see you sunrise at Java's 9th-century Borobudur Buddhist temple, across the table at Reykjavik's newest restaurants or swimming side-by-side with humpback whales off Western Australia's coast?

From the best sugar-free Margarita to a Friday night meat raffle: we head to the beach with jewellery designer Lucy Folk.

Sedately glamorous Antibes and its popular party district of Juan-les-Pins represent the dual personality of the French Riviera.

Jérôme Tourbier, winemaker and hotelier, shares his local knowledge of Bordeaux, France.

Designer and former Sass & Bide director Heidi Middleton has had a lifelong love affair with the City of Light. She gives us a guide to her favourite spots in her second home.

Neil Perry heads to the highlands of Mexico to discover the secret to the world’s best tequila.

Meet Aerin Lauder; creative director, lifestyle mogul, mother and global traveller. Here she shares her musings on Morocco, the exotic catalyst for her latest collection.

From centuries-old recipes to innovations on food culture, we pick our favourite food and drink exports to make it our way from Canada.

More cosmopolitan and less formal, Paris dining is better today than it has ever been, shifting gear from historic to hip with characteristic verve.

With luxury accommodation options ranging from chic city hotels to windswept wilderness lodges, a visit to Canada is always in good taste.

From pastry to spiced lamb, Morocco’s most vibrant city offers a painter’s palette of flavours and aromas not to miss.

Walk Japan runs intimate tours across the country, from remote peninsulas to mountain peaks.

A fresh spate of bold pan-Asian experimentation in Chinatown is bringing life back to one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods.

Wind through the vineyards of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy, the setting of new film The Space Between, directed by Ruth Borgobello.

Heading to Canada’s far-flung places means a whole lot of adventure with life’s luxuries on the side.

A slew of new projects takes shape in the Greek capital, which is slowly shrugging off a seven year recession.

Pat Nourse gives us his guide to Hong Kong's culinary delights.

The Colombian capital's lawless days are behind it; now, it's a culinary destination in the making.

Pat Nourse pulls up a chair in one of the great eating cities of the world.

Whether it's yakitori or yakiniku, sushi or soba, dress down for ramen or dress up for kaiseki, chef Michael Ryan has every meal covered in the Japanese capital.

Time needn't be on your side to enjoy Montréal's diverse cuisine.

Want to know where the wild things are? Dive into Canada’s awe-inspiring landscapes.

Take a personal tour of some of Sydney’s more flavoursome highlights with GT chief critic Pat Nourse.

Salvatore Ferragamo, CEO Il Borro estate, shares his local knowledge of Florence, Italy.

GT’s chief restaurant critic eats his way through LA

It’s often called Mother Nature’s light show; a natural phenomenon that lights up the night sky with spectacular colours.

Discover the Arctic landscapes, hidden hotels and cutting-edge food scene of Canada’s islands.