Beach and island holidays
There’s a new way to stay on one of Australia’s most exclusive islands
It has a reputation for being both pristine and eye-wateringly expensive, but there’s a new way to experience this pristine paradise.
- Nina Karnikowski
The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Which islands do our experts rate the world’s best? Whether close by like Tasmania, or further afield like Sicily, here’s where to go next.
- Ben Groundwater and Craig Tansley
Australia’s most magnificent island left me overwhelmed – and horrified
Just before leaving one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited, I saw something that appalled me.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Bargain resort has everything you need in a Bali break
The decor might be a bit dated, but there are multiple pools, great food and it’s only $162 a night.
- John Borthwick
Club Med isn’t what it used to be and Australians are loving it
After being taken over by a Chinese tourism firm in 2015, Club Med began moving away from its more basic roots of kids’ clubs and buffets.
- Julietta Jameson
Our arrival on Australia’s untouched ‘most magnificent’ island is a game changer
The two caretakers on this Tasmanian island are only used to eight visitors at a time. So it’s a big day when 120 come calling at once.
- Julie Miller
No resorts, no crowds: Now’s the time to visit our most underrated island
Remote yet accessible, with direct flights from the east coast, this island has flown under the radar of most Australian travellers.
- Julietta Jameson
Almost 30 years on, freshly revamped resort remains a love letter to Fiji
This world-renowned resort was fairly conventional, until Jean-Michel Cousteau came along in the 1990s.
- Julietta Jameson
- Opinion
- My happy place
We quit our jobs and moved here for six months. I’ve never been more content
A baby in tow, we found a place for $100 a week. For that, we got five bedrooms, cold showers, basic furnishings and a claustrophobic kitchen. It was perfect.
- Mark Daffey
- Opinion
- My happy place
I just returned from France, but my dream holiday spot remains this Aussie town
Growing up, we would head to this same town for our holiday every year. A trip to France would have seemed as remote to us then as a trip to the moon would for my kids now.
- Stephanie Peatling