Holidays

Nine must-do highlights of Tasmania in winter

Once shunned, now shining, Tasmanian winters have become a thing to embrace.

• by Andrew Bain

Bigger (often cheaper) than a hotel: how to find an apartment overseas

A spacious suite in a hotel with a terrace and a view over central Paris is going to cost at least $1500 per night. An apartment can be less than half that.

• by Michael Gebicki

Fewer crowds, lower prices: The best places for a holiday in September

Peak season in the Northern Hemisphere comes to an end in September. Here are the countries and cities to visit during the ultimate shoulder-season month.

• by Brian Johnston

I dipped my toes into resort life and found a microcosm of excess

There was a day spa, a beach-adjacent infinity pool, a swim-up bar and a buffet service. But something bigger was missing.

• by Shona Hendley

Our top 50 winter holiday destinations for every type of traveller

Find the best places for a holiday in winter, whether you want to escape or embrace the cold.

Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday

Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.

• by Brian Johnston

15 must-have travel apps that will help you save a fortune

There’s an army of free apps out there dedicated to saving you money at every stage of the travel experience. Here are some of the best.

• by Rob McFarland

Aussies shun Europe holidays as airfares soar and cost of living bites

Australians feeling the pressure from rising interest rates, inflation and fears of a looming recession are increasingly taking a break from overseas travel and choosing cheaper holidays closer to home.

• by Sue Williams

How this city became the most expensive in Europe for tourists

With soaring food and travel costs and no more VAT-free shopping, a visit to London has become a costly exercise.

• by Hannah Boland

Sex, booze and partying is gone: I’m keen to stay in hostels again

Have you been to a hostel recently? They’re different now.

• by Ben Groundwater