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Sardinia’s postcard shoreline.

Asia v Europe: Which destination is better for a holiday?

Which region delivers the most for holidaying Australians when it comes to food, transport, service and spectacular sights? Read on to find out.

  • by Ute Junker
The Calamian islands in the Philippines province of Palawan were described as “the last frontier” by Jacques Cousteau.

New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.

  • by Ute Junker
Punakha dzong

The land of happiness that few tourists ever visit

Want to lose the crowds on your next holiday? Tourists are still something of a novelty in Bhutan, the country that invented Gross National Happiness.

  • by Trudi Jenkins
Part of the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Nine must-do highlights of Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy is in Sri Lanka’s central province, surrounded by mountains and their tea plantations and host to many sacred Buddhist sites.

  • by Julia D’Orazio
Hotel pool and villas surrounding it.
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Hotel reviews

This Hilton is on the edge of a huge, animal-filled national park

A thoughtful, sustainability focused resort which does its best to live harmoniously with its environment.

  • by Keith Austin
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SriLankan A330 business class.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings

While the entertainment offerings and bar menu fall short, this business class has other highlights.

  • by Julie Miller
Sunrise at Angkor Wat.

Best travel experiences of 2023: Asia

Leopard-spotting in India, riding horses on the beach in Indonesia, doing very little in Bali, these are the moments of Asia.

Milaidhoo Island, Maldives.

Milaidhoo Island, Maldives: The honeymoon destination that's also perfect for a solo traveller

Holidaying alone in a luxury overwater villa has its upsides.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
Ancient Varanasi and the Ganges river ghat.

Incredible India: An essential guide for first-time visitors

It's breathtaking, beautiful and challenging. Incredible India still manages to change those who visit. Here is our beginner's guide.

  • by Gill Charlton and Anthony Dennis
An overwater bungalow at Milaidhoo Maldives starts from $A2600 a night.

I paid nearly $20,000 to stay at a luxury resort. Here’s what I learnt

You've seen the shots on Instagram, but is it really worth forking out thousands of dollars to stay in a Maldives overwater bungalow?

  • by Bianca O'Neill