World's most perfect beaches named
Here are the world's most perfect beaches, with one to suit your tastes whatever they may be.
Atlantic Byron Bay, accommodation review: Weekend away
No strangers to Byron, most of us, but finding an elegant, adaptable place to stay in the heart of town eludes many.
Blissful backdrop to Byron break: Weekend away
Byron Bay's environs and food markets coupled with a restful, elegant retreat from the crowd offer a holiday that's sure to recharge your batteries.
Famous flyer: Olivia Newton-John
Simple things make a big difference when travelling, says Olivia Newton-John.
Six of the best: In-suite plunge pools
Love seats, private dinners under the stars, and a superlative spa are all par for the course.
Responsible wildlife tourism: Close encounters
There are ways to see animals up close without alarming them or yourself.
Long weekend away: Watermark at Watego's in Byron Bay
Joanna Savill finds a tiny jewel of a beach a few kilometres from Byron Bay.
Surfing: Five more no-boys-allowed surf and yoga retreats
Escape Haven runs luxury week-long surf and yoga retreats exclusively for women in Bali, Byron Bay and Sagres, Portugal.
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Attracting surfers and holidaymakers, Byron is a tick-all-boxes destination for beach getaways. Blessed with perennially sunny weather, its superb beaches and small-town feel have attracted an artsy community with a hippy edge. Come to relax, peruse galleries, hit the beach, sit back in a cafe and people watch, take part in one of its annual festivals or eat at one of its notoriously good restaurants.
