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Stay at Fiji's secret all-inclusive surf resort from just $507 per day
Matanivusi is a secluded surf resort with uncrowded waves and jungle views.
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Basalt: The wild Aussie wine retreat to rival NZs best
Earthy and bold are exactly what I got when walking into the Tempranillo Villa.
The king in Kochi, India I can't stop thinking about
A stay where relaxation comes first and lounging in bed is encouraged.
Retro-surf escape: Why The Monty is worth a Great Ocean Road stop
The fully renovated 16-room Motel is Australia's new Palm Springs Paradise.
A manor escape: Indulgent Hunter Valley stay with pool, pigs and hot air balloons
'It's like staying at the family home of a wealthy friend'.
Looking to practice the art of doing nothing? This isolated Fiji resort offers exactly that
With only six bures, the hotel offers total relaxation and pin-drop silence.
This Aussie island costs $57,700 to stay at. Here's what one night is like
The brand new hotel will open to guests for just 100 nights per year.
Looking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in Waikato
This new hotel in an old building makes Cambridge a destination not a pitstop.
Is the Whittaker's Chocolate Hotel Sweet at Hotel Fitzroy good or a gimmick?
The Herald checks into the Fitzroy, Ponsonby, to give you the first look inside.
Harbour views and home comforts at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney
Spacious 79sq m suites offer full kitchens, laundry and harbour or garden views.
This design-led Melbourne hotel has a restaurant so fab even the beef tendon looked good
Auckland has The Hotel Britomart, Sydney has The Ace and, now, Melbourne has Hannah St.
A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays
Built in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone.
From surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekends
Find exclusivity in the summertime playground of Pāuanui.
Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side
The three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.
How Melbourne’s Hotel Indigo turns city stories into five-star style
Monkey statues and blue tones celebrate Melbourne’s colourful history.
How this heritage hotel blends Danish design with modern soul
The hotel is housed in a grand former post office beside Copenhagen’s central station.
How Mantra Circle on Cavill lifts Gold Coast stays above the crowd
An apartment on the 27th floor offers sweeping ocean and city views.
How this new Melbourne hotel delivers boutique quality without the price tag
The spot is fantastic for anyone who wants to enjoy the bustle of the Victorian capital.
What it's like to stay in one of Brisbane's oldest heritage buildings
Miss Midgely's in central Brisbane is just minutes away from the iconic James St precinct.
Urban retreat: TRIBE brings boutique flair to Auckland’s CBD stay scene
Rooms feature bold design and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
How a cattle farm near Byron Bay was transformed into a luxury retreat
Guests can enjoy a pool, pizza oven and pavilion kitchen with sweeping views.
Beachside bliss: Inside Kingscliff’s family-friendly Mantra resort escape
The Lagoon Pool is Mantra on Salt Beach’s sparkling centrepiece.
Luxury meets comfort at London's South Place Hotel
The hotel features a Michelin-starred restaurant, Angler.
Is this quiet luxury resort Fiji's newest hotspot?
"In bustling Nadi, you'll find one of the most beautiful hotels in all of Fiji."