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Two Waikato hotels make 2026 NZ Michelin Key selection
New Zealand had 28 hotels named, with Huka Lodge retaining two keys.
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OA day at Thailand’s new Layan Life wellness centre where weird and wonderful things happen
‘As they say, what we need isn’t always what we want …’
Inside a multibillion-dollar hotel: The Raffles London at The OWO
Where Churchill won the war no less.
Update your dream holiday: This is the first hotel to open in Bora Bora in seven years
A fresh take on island luxury.
The luxurious way to get down and dusty in Outback Queensland
Few people have heard of this beautiful lodge standing in the shadow of Mt Mulligan.
Is this the most luxurious night's sleep in Australia?
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this hot spring retreat might outshine NZ's offerings.
Two of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotel
It’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.
Luxury boutique properties under new management
The signings bring its management portfolio to 20 properties.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens
Australia’s first Lanson Place hotel seamlessly combines heritage with contemporary luxury. Video / Alyse Wright
Take a peek inside Soneva Jani, the Maldives resort everyone wants to stay at
And yes, there is a giant waterslide from your villa into the lagoon.
The rise of the floating breakfast, travel’s most insufferable flex
Wet eggs, anyone? Hotel floating breakfasts are popular, despite the impractical setting.
The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Two Australia hotels made the list, so how did Aotearoa fare?
There’s a new, good reason to spend some time at Melbourne Airport
Review: The new Novotel hotel is ideal for a luxurious layover
Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
Lap up the world's most iconic landmarks from these hotel rooms
Hands up if you want to see the Acropolis from your bed.
Dreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific Islands
Find your paradise at these top-tier private island resorts in the Pacific.
In need of some me time? US wellness resorts are way ahead of anything you'll find in NZ
AI-powered smart beds, mood-lifting beer and suites that transform into spas.
This retro American holiday has gone from obsolete to chic
My vintage holiday: where retro glamour and modern California collides.
Would you pay $5500 for one night of luxury in the Outback?
Stay at El Questro, where culture meets luxury in Australia's remote north-west.
First look inside $250m Hotel Indigo
Watch: The first look inside the $250 million, 41-level Hotel Indigo Auckland and apartments above. Video / Jason Oxenham / Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
Why you should dump the family and holiday in Italy alone this year
Arrivederci bambinos, mama’s going on holiday and she’s not taking you.
London’s $2000-a-night hotel is here to stay – this is how they justify the absurd prices
Would you spend large to stay in the same place where Churchill once worked?
JW Marriott's charming Christmas suite
JW Marriott brings Lapland luxury and festive charm to their new Christmas suite. Video / Carson Bluck