Robyn Foyster reviews three days in an overwater villa at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives – from reef sharks and eagle rays beneath the walkway to a sunset dolphin cruise, swimming with nurse sharks and the Sushupti ritual at J Wellness Circle.
In Sri Lanka, terrifying Sanni masks, fire and hypnotic drumming have been used for centuries to drive out the demons behind illness. Juliet Coombe explores the island’s devil-dancing healing tradition.
Travel writer Jessica Lockhart takes us on and adventure in French Polynesia in this extract from LONELY PLANET BEST IN TRAVEL 2027, which is out now.
Does it feel a bit obvious that we’re suggesting a tropical South Pacific destination for its aquamarine waters? Fair enough. But in French Polynesia, ocean adventures aren’t limited to flopping on white-sand…
I should declare my biases up front. I’m Western Sydney born and bred. And I recently stayed a night at the ParkRoyal Parramatta with a friend (Ros) who is every bit as local as I am.
Between us we’ve spent our teens loitering around Westfield Parramatta, our 20s dancing at the Albion night club until…
My Fiji Airways in-flight experience, Sydney to Nadi: Fijian gin, a gospel choir, a paper rose and a pilot’s blessing before touchdown.
As well as being a region rich in Melanesian and Polynesian traditions, the South Pacific has long been synonymous with the sweet life in the minds of travellers: Tiki-style cocktails, colourful coral gardens and even more vibrant cultural shows.
New Caledonia breaks the mould entirely, blending French and Indigenous culture with scenes straight out of the Wild West.
I’m standing in the bed…
Packing for a luxury expedition cruise? From water shoes to linen shirts, here are 11 stylish buys to take you from Zodiacs to sundowners in effortless style.
From the Kimberley to Antarctica, these luxury expedition cruises combine five-star comfort with real adventure.
Updated October 2026 with the latest on Deer Valley's expansion and women's ski clinics for the 2026–27 season.
At Deer Valley Resort, where pristine powder meets five-star service, the story has long centred on world-class skiing. But this iconic Utah resort has carved out a bold new chapter. It has more than doubled in size,…
Sydney is my stomping ground. I know the best suburbs for authentic Indian spices. The cheapest service station for my weekly refuel. And, I usually treat the streets of Barangaroo as a destination to meet friends for dinner, not somewhere to sleep.
But, no matter how much of a local you are, there's something…