Genoa, Italy
Genoa, the coastal town that gave the world pesto, Christopher Columbus and Renzo Piano, holds surprises around every corner. John Irving explores its labyrinthine lanes.
Mount Lofty House, South Australia
Among the greenery and mist of Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills sits Mount Lofty House.
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LA’s Eastside revival
Fresh restaurants and luxury digs inject new vibrancy into the alternative scene of LA’s Eastside.
Neil Perry’s guide to Hong Kong
Neil Perry takes Gourmet Traveller's Maggie Scardifield on a whistle-stop tour of his best-loved haunts in one of his favourite cities.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath, UK
Regular jet bath or healing waters? This is the reality when booking a room at the new Gainsborough Bath Spa.
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Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach, NSW
A love of food, travel and laid-back luxury have come together at Halcyon House, a chic new boutique hotel born out of a retro surf motel on the northern New South Wales coast.
Virgin raises the bar in business
Virgin Australia promises the finest cup of coffee in the sky in its new cabin...
Top Travel Apps
Travel can be testing: so here's our selection of top apps to deal with that.
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La Maison Plisson, Paris
France’s finest producers are showcased at La Maison Plisson.
Singapore Airlines launches premium economy in Sydney
Singapore Airlines launched its premium-economy seats in Sydney...
The Line, London
An innovative new sculpture trail in London showcases hidden art.
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Dining and drinking in Munich
Is this Western Europe’s most unlikely culinary capital? Rob Ingram uncovers the best – and the wurst – of dining and drinking in Munich. Prost!
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia travel guide
With a vibrant cultural scene, buzzy bars, smart dining and glam hotels, no wonder Colombia’s jewel is a jetsetter magnet, writes Kendall Hill.
Australian chefs and their Bali restaurants
Australia’s hottest new dining suburb is Seminyak...
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Aspen and Crested Butte, Colorado
Cougars and Champagne in Aspen, pagans and pubs in Crested Butte – from her black-run vantage, Clair Weaver tells a tale of adrenaline, excess and two mountains.
2015 Hotel Guide Readers’ Choice Awards
GT readers voted for their favourite hotels in our 2015 Hotel Guide Readers' Choice Awards. Here are the results.
Siena, Italy travel guide
Siena, famed for the Palio horse race which runs this month, is a medieval gem and a sure-fire winner in the arts and culinary stakes, writes John Irving.
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California’s Big Sur
Following in the footsteps of Henry Miller, George Epaminondas heads to Big Sur, where the rugged landscape attracts writers, soul searchers and escapees from the city alike.
Batty Langley’s, London
New London hotel from the Hazlitt’s creators replicates Georgian grandeur.
Whitney Museum of American Art in New York’s Meatpacking District
The Whitney Museum’s new annex adds to the district’s reincarnation.
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Downtown Los Angeles travel guide
Downtown Los Angeles is heading uptown as trailblazing bars and eateries bring new life to the central business district.
EP & LP, Los Angeles
A pan-Asian restaurant in Los Angeles with Australians at the helm takes off.
Adelaide’s best restaurants and bars
Adelaide is flourishing anew as a destination for savvy food- and drink-lovers. David Sly gives us the lowdown.
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Aman Tokyo
A five-star Zen experience at Aman Tokyo.
Copenhagen’s best restaurants and bars
After putting Scandinavia’s food firmly on the global agenda, the Danish capital’s culinary culture has evolved and grown, writes Jeni Porter, and given rise to a new wave of compelling bars and restaurants.
Albury Atura hotel
Albury is having a moment. The city on the border of Victoria and NSW, is expanding its attractions.
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Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas
Sky-diving on the high seas? Looks like cruising doesn’t have to be all high tea and bridge, after all.
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Winter escapes
Baby, it’s cold outside. Beat the chill by revelling in winter’s creature comforts, or head north to where the sun always shines.
The lowdown on the best cruises
Demand from Australians is opening the door for more sophisticated options when it comes to cruise holidays.
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Hot 100 2015 – Travel
The world is getting hotter and we’re not talking about global warming. From food to faraway destinations, artistic accomplishment to technological triumph, our trend-hunters have combed the planet for what to eat, see, do and watch – right now. Here are the travel trends to watch for this year.
Martha Washington, New York
Once the exclusive domain of women, the Martha Washington is now open for everyone.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s new menu
Rules are made to be broken at the Plaza.
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2015 GT Australian Hotel Guide Awards
Our handpicked band of hotel aficionados has checked out beds across the land for our annual GT Australian Hotel Guide supported by Nespresso. Here, Kendall Hill reveals the award winners.
Château de Gudanes
It’s a whole new kind of renovator’s delight.
Gourmet Traveller Australian Hotel Guide 2015
Our intrepid team of travellers has checked in to check out the finest hotels in the country...
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Venice Resort & Spa
Private island luxury comes to Venice.
Weekends away
Take a tour of some of the nation's most picturesque regional areas, or stay closer to home and sample the hidden delights on your doorstep.
The three best luxury boutiques in Paris
A private mansion in the 8th, a seductive maison of boudoirs and a neighbourhood hangout in South Pigalle - three boutique lodgings are redefining Paris hotel chic.
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Doha, Qatar travel guide
Fine dining, contemporary art and an atmospheric souq make the capital of Qatar a compelling travel destination.
Gallipoli centenary
Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios reflects on a transformative visit to Gallipoli, as we mark the centenary of the landing.
Mauritius
With its rich colonial past, Mauritius is an island nation where distinct traditions have formed a culture and cuisine all its own, writes Michael Sheather.
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Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide
A new property in Adelaide combines character with contemporary flair.
Philadelphia travel guide
Move over Liberty Bell; there’s more to Philly than its history, starting with its thriving art scene, writes Lindsey Tramuta.
Sting and Trudie Styler’s Tuscan estate
Il Palagio, the 16th-century Tuscan estate restored by Sting and Trudie Styler, is now taking reservations, writes Josephine McKenna.
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Hong Kong dining now
Long one of the world’s great dining capitals, Hong Kong has shifted into overdrive, with more – and better – restaurants opening faster than ever before. Pat Nourse test-drives the best of the latest.
New Los Angeles hotels
Two LA hotels, both with shady pasts, are taking a glamorous, new turn.
Naples travel guide
Art, artefacts, archeological digs and fine artisanal produce meet in the captivating capital of Campania, writes Katie Parla.
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Best Italian villas
We check out the new crop of luxe residences to rent that give you a taste of the high life, Italian-style.
Phnom Penh micro-bars
A buzzy new micro-bar scene has popped up in the Cambodian capital.
Italy’s must-see exhibitions
The art exhibitions in Italy you won't want to miss this year.
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Italy’s new wave pizza
From one end of the boot to the other, Italy’s favourite fast food is the surprising subject of a new wave.
Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo recap
The Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e translates loosely as "one chance in a lifetime"...
Meatsmith, Singapore
David Pynt introduced Singaporeans to the joys of modern Australian barbecue in 2013, this is what he did next...
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Turin, Italy
A sense of faded grandeur once cast a pall over Turin, but after a facelift and an infusion of creativity the former Italian capital exudes dynamism and could just be the country’s best-kept secret.
Il Palazzetto, Rome
A luxe boutique hotel with a location and view to die for certainly puts the romance in Rome.
Sakti Ritual, Fivelements, Bali
Fivelements has quickly gathered a reputation for being one of Bali’s premier spa experiences...
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The Langham Sydney renovation
Sydney’s Langham reopens after a lavish makeover to match its five-star harbour location, writes Eliza O’Hare.
Montauk, New York
At the tip of Long Island is Montauk, a fishing village that balances its rustic charms with splashes of urban glamour, so near yet so far from its manicured neighbours, writes George Epaminondas.
The Beaumont, London
Celebrated London restaurateurs Corbin & King open The Beaumont.
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Cruising the Mekong Delta
A small luxury riverboat expedition follows this most famous of waterways from the Mekong Delta to extraordinary Angkor Wat. Rob Ingram tests the waters, flavours and sights along the way.
Pumphouse Point, Tasmania
Deep in the wilds of Tasmania, Kendall Hill discovers a magical transformation at the Pumphouse Point hotel, a converted hydro station surrounded by beauty and steeped in history.
Lisbon travel guide
With landmarks and laneways rich in history, a sassy drinking and dining scene and unique shopping, Lisbon’s got the goods, writes Kendall Hill.
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Edition Miami
The opening of the Edition Miami marks the start of something big...
The Joseph Boroski Bar and Hospitality School, Bangkok
With Bangkok’s newest speakeasy it’s a matter of who you know.
Mumbai eating guide
Dive into the bustling, exhilarating streets of Mumbai and hop from street vendors to canteens to cafés in search of exotic flavours as Christine Manfield reveals her all-time favourite hotspots.
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Maldives travel guide
The pristine reefs of the Maldives teem with showy, shimmering clouds of fish, while above water all is serene and sybaritic. Helen Anderson enjoys the best of both worlds.
Uluru rising
The spiritual heart of Australia is undergoing a transformation for travellers and local communities...
Australian expats’ most-missed hometown favourites
As we celebrate Australia Day, we ask leading expats about their most-missed hometown flavours and haunts.
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Bali’s best local food
You haven’t eaten on Indonesia’s most popular island until you’ve explored the rich, bold flavours found in the traditional warungs. Bali insider Maya Kerthyasa takes us on a tour of the best.
The Brando, Tahiti
The eco-friendly resort has been built to the actor’s specifications...
Grand Hyatt Melbourne Premier Suite
Billy Joel might mourn the loss of the grand piano, but it's hard to find fault with the remodelled Premier Suite...
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Mornington Peninsula travel guide
With new chefs and new venues bolstering the already impressive eating and drinking on offer, the Mornington Peninsula has never been better – just ripe for the summer holidays, writes Michael Harden.
Spring restaurant, London
Skye Gyngell is back in her first outing as chef-patron.
Bangkok travel guide
Bangkok’s central Sathorn and Silom districts are vibrant, fast-paced and teeming with art, bars and restaurants, writes Lara Dunston.
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Bordeaux travel guide
There’s much more than wine to savour in Bordeaux, writes Lindsey Tramuta, although while you’re there that’s always an option.
Issaya Cooking Studio, Bangkok
Don’t expect a spring roll class at this Thai celebrity’s cooking school.
Summer holiday beauty survival kit
Wondering what to pack in your beauty kit for the summer holidays? Here’s our pick of the latest and greatest products to keep you looking your beachside best. Oh, and they’ll make great stocking stuffers, too.
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Behind the scenes of The Water Diviner
To be on the set of Russell Crowe’s directorial début is to journey back a century to bustling Constantinople.
The Langham Sydney
The transformation of the much-loved Observatory Hotel is complete and it reopens today as The Langham Sydney.
Amilla, Maldives
Simplicity with style is the design brief at Amilla.
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Sumba, Indonesia
Is Sumba the new Bali? Not if the locals can help it; for now, its offbeat ancient culture, sole resort and perfect wave are the preserve of a privileged few, writes Richard Cooke.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
The new Fondation Louis Vuitton reflects its Parisian surrounds...
Miami travel guide
Miami has outgrown its kitsch beach-town short pants to become a showcase for art and architecture, with high-end hotels and a rich dining scene, writes George Epaminondas.
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Air New Zealand’s new Business Premier class
There's no question Air New Zealand is winning the branding wars in true Kiwi style...
Specialist travel agents
When it comes to booking travel, aren’t we flying solo now? Not necessarily...
Nelson, New Zealand
As the source of New Zealand’s entire hop harvest, it’s only natural that sunny Nelson has become a mecca for lovers of craft beer. Rob Ingram follows the amber highway.
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Qantas upgrades its economy-class dining
The airline promises bigger portions and greater choice in their new economy-class dining program.
Whisky Business weekend at Saffire
Celebrate Tasmania’s new-found whisky brilliance in style at Saffire.
Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay
More than a decade after Sydney's Ritz-Carlton closed its doors, the landmark harbour property has reopened...
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Pikaia Lodge, Galapágos
Things move slowly in the Galapágos, which makes the arrival of a lodge a notable occasion...
London’s best new hotels
The latest crop of hotels in the UK capital takes London lodgings to new levels. We check out the best places to check in, from restored classics to arty trendsetters.
Sustainable coffee in Brazil
Brazil is the world heavyweight when it comes to coffee...
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Qantas business class amenity kits get an upgrade
Qantas reveals its brand-new business class amenity kits...
Baest, Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s Bæst offers diners a truly hands-on experience.
Brisbane hotel débuts
The sunshine capital offers chic new stays.
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Central Vietnam food tour
From street stalls to beach resorts, the exacting taste of emperors has left a remarkable legacy in central Vietnam. Kendall Hill eats like a king.
Qantas reveals new A330 business suites
Qantas has unveiled new business-class seating and the big winners will be flyers who like to sleep en route.
Australia’s best hotel spas
Indulgence comes easily with our list of some of the best hotel spas in the country.
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Australia’s best beach hotels
A wrap-up of some of our favourite beach hotels around the country.
Australia’s best long-stay lodgings
Here are some of our favourite addresses for extended spells away, whether for work or play.
