First there was Ita, then there was Nathan. Two cyclones and nearly $50 million later, the all-new resort on Lizard Island has opened.

First there was Ita, then there was Nathan. Two cyclones and nearly $50 million later, the all-new resort on Lizard Island has opened.

From metropolitan havens to island idylls, here's our list of Australia's best hotel spas.

The noble traditions of ryokan hospitality have been reimagined for 21st-century travellers at Zaborin.

British chef Anjum Anand hits Hyderabad to discover the city’s unique blend of flavours...

Hip yet hospitable, both contemporary and classic, Sydney’s hottest new hotel, The Old Clare, places its guests in the thick of the city’s action.

Hip yet hospitable, both contemporary and classic, Sydney’s hottest new hotel, The Old Clare, places its guests in the thick of the city’s action.

Our picks of Australia's best budget hotels, from Sydney to Melbourne and Brisbane to Adelaide.

Spain’s Adrià brothers team with Cirque du Soleil founder for a heartfelt project.

Sometimes a hotel room just doesn’t cut it. For extended stays away from home, you need a serviced apartment.

News that luxe Como Hotels & Resorts was opening its first Australian hotel in Perth might have raised eyebrows...

Expat Aussie chef James Henry took the French capital by storm at Au Passage and his own restaurant, Bones. Here he shares his favourite haunts in his adopted city.

Now linked to London by a direct Eurostar service, Marseille, France's second city, is riding a fresh wave of energy and creativity, writes Rosa Jackson.

Just when we wondered if Bali could sustain another high-end hideaway, Alila Seminyak opened this month...

Nothing stokes our wanderlust quite like the prospect of a stay at one of Australia's internationally renowned resorts, lodges and beach properties.

A leisurely road trip from Bordeaux to Limoges promises long lunches, sojourns in châteaux and a ticket to happiness.

A leisurely road trip from Bordeaux to Limoges promises long lunches, sojourns in châteaux and a ticket to happiness.

Hair stylists and Wellington boots are at the ready at an Oxfordshire family retreat.

Adding to the appeal of St-Rémy’s Roman ruins, boutiques and restaurants is the new Hôtel de Tourrel...

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, writes Susan Owens.

Jennifer Byrne heads to Zambia for a boutique safari experience and gets up close – a little too close, even – with the beauty and the beasts.

Collette Dinnigan has reimagined two penthouse suites at Bannisters by the Sea...

Ex-Noma pastry chef Rosio Sánchez makes a (taco) stand in the Danish capital.

Doors are opening on more star-quality accommodation in the Queensland capital than in any other city in the country. Fiona Donnelly checks out Brisbane’s hottest new hotels.

The Old Clare Hotel has opened in Chippendale in inner-city Sydney...

Meet Marc Blazer, talent collector, dream enabler and the man behind the Noma brand. He talks to Jeni Porter.

If you haven’t heard of Playa Grande Beach in the Dominican Republic, Aman is about to change that.

With intimate new hotels, luxe spas, and top-notch dining and shopping, Sin City shows a more sophisticated side, writes George Epaminondas.

Luxury dining is making waves at sea as high-profile chefs form partnerships with leading cruise lines.

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.

Among the greenery and mist of Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills sits Mount Lofty House.

Fresh restaurants and luxury digs inject new vibrancy into the alternative scene of LA’s Eastside.

Neil Perry takes Gourmet Traveller's Maggie Scardifield on a whistle-stop tour of his best-loved haunts in one of his favourite cities.

Regular jet bath or healing waters? This is the reality when booking a room at the new Gainsborough Bath Spa.

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 Australia promises the finest cup of coffee in the sky in its new cabin...

Travel can be testing: so here's our selection of top apps to deal with that.

France’s finest producers are showcased at La Maison Plisson.

Singapore Airlines launched its premium-economy seats in Sydney...

An innovative new sculpture trail in London showcases hidden art.

Is this Western Europe’s most unlikely culinary capital? Rob Ingram uncovers the best – and the wurst – of dining and drinking in Munich. Prost!

With a vibrant cultural scene, buzzy bars, smart dining and glam hotels, no wonder Colombia’s jewel is a jetsetter magnet, writes Kendall Hill.

Australia’s hottest new dining suburb is Seminyak...

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.

GT readers voted for their favourite hotels in our 2015 Hotel Guide Readers' Choice Awards. Here are the results.

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.

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.

New London hotel from the Hazlitt’s creators replicates Georgian grandeur.

The Whitney Museum’s new annex adds to the district’s reincarnation.

Downtown Los Angeles is heading uptown as trailblazing bars and eateries bring new life to the central business district.

A pan-Asian restaurant in Los Angeles with Australians at the helm takes off.

Adelaide is flourishing anew as a destination for savvy food- and drink-lovers. David Sly gives us the lowdown.

A five-star Zen experience at Aman Tokyo.

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 is having a moment. The city on the border of Victoria and NSW, is expanding its attractions.

Sky-diving on the high seas? Looks like cruising doesn’t have to be all high tea and bridge, after all.

Baby, it’s cold outside. Beat the chill by revelling in winter’s creature comforts, or head north to where the sun always shines.

Demand from Australians is opening the door for more sophisticated options when it comes to cruise holidays.

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.

Once the exclusive domain of women, the Martha Washington is now open for everyone.

Rules are made to be broken at the Plaza.

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.

It’s a whole new kind of renovator’s delight.

Our intrepid team of travellers has checked in to check out the finest hotels in the country...

Private island luxury comes to Venice.

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.

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.

Fine dining, contemporary art and an atmospheric souq make the capital of Qatar a compelling travel destination.

Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios reflects on a transformative visit to Gallipoli, as we mark the centenary of the landing.

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.

A new property in Adelaide combines character with contemporary flair.

Move over Liberty Bell; there’s more to Philly than its history, starting with its thriving art scene, writes Lindsey Tramuta.

Il Palagio, the 16th-century Tuscan estate restored by Sting and Trudie Styler, is now taking reservations, writes Josephine McKenna.

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.

Two LA hotels, both with shady pasts, are taking a glamorous, new turn.

Art, artefacts, archeological digs and fine artisanal produce meet in the captivating capital of Campania, writes Katie Parla.

We check out the new crop of luxe residences to rent that give you a taste of the high life, Italian-style.

A buzzy new micro-bar scene has popped up in the Cambodian capital.

The art exhibitions in Italy you won't want to miss this year.

From one end of the boot to the other, Italy’s favourite fast food is the surprising subject of a new wave.

The Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e translates loosely as "one chance in a lifetime"...

David Pynt introduced Singaporeans to the joys of modern Australian barbecue in 2013, this is what he did next...

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.

A luxe boutique hotel with a location and view to die for certainly puts the romance in Rome.

Fivelements has quickly gathered a reputation for being one of Bali’s premier spa experiences...

Sydney’s Langham reopens after a lavish makeover to match its five-star harbour location, writes Eliza O’Hare.

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.

Celebrated London restaurateurs Corbin & King open The Beaumont.

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.

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.

With landmarks and laneways rich in history, a sassy drinking and dining scene and unique shopping, Lisbon’s got the goods, writes Kendall Hill.

The opening of the Edition Miami marks the start of something big...

With Bangkok’s newest speakeasy it’s a matter of who you know.

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.

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.

The spiritual heart of Australia is undergoing a transformation for travellers and local communities...

As we celebrate Australia Day, we ask leading expats about their most-missed hometown flavours and haunts.

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 eco-friendly resort has been built to the actor’s specifications...

Billy Joel might mourn the loss of the grand piano, but it's hard to find fault with the remodelled Premier Suite...