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.

Skye Gyngell is back in her first outing as chef-patron.

Bangkok’s central Sathorn and Silom districts are vibrant, fast-paced and teeming with art, bars and restaurants, writes Lara Dunston.

There’s much more than wine to savour in Bordeaux, writes Lindsey Tramuta, although while you’re there that’s always an option.

Don’t expect a spring roll class at this Thai celebrity’s cooking school.

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.

To be on the set of Russell Crowe’s directorial début is to journey back a century to bustling Constantinople.

The transformation of the much-loved Observatory Hotel is complete and it reopens today as The Langham Sydney.

Simplicity with style is the design brief at Amilla.

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.

The new Fondation Louis Vuitton reflects its Parisian surrounds...

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.

There's no question Air New Zealand is winning the branding wars in true Kiwi style...

When it comes to booking travel, aren’t we flying solo now? Not necessarily...

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.

The airline promises bigger portions and greater choice in their new economy-class dining program.

Celebrate Tasmania’s new-found whisky brilliance in style at Saffire.

More than a decade after Sydney's Ritz-Carlton closed its doors, the landmark harbour property has reopened...

Things move slowly in the Galapágos, which makes the arrival of a lodge a notable occasion...

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.

Brazil is the world heavyweight when it comes to coffee...

Qantas reveals its brand-new business class amenity kits...

Copenhagen’s Bæst offers diners a truly hands-on experience.

The sunshine capital offers chic new stays.

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 has unveiled new business-class seating and the big winners will be flyers who like to sleep en route.

Indulgence comes easily with our list of some of the best hotel spas in the country.

A wrap-up of some of our favourite beach hotels around the country.

Here are some of our favourite addresses for extended spells away, whether for work or play.

Long Chim: it means "come and taste" in Thai. It's also the name of David Thompson's new casual eatery...

Lounge design needs to satisfy loners and more sociable creatures.

Lured by the promise of plain sailing and Sancerre, Kendall Hill takes the wheel of a canal boat on a luxe cruise through the bucolic Loire Valley.

Once run out of the capital, gin is coming home.

A wrap-up of some of the most unique properties Australia has to offer.

The frescoes are repainted, the stonework repaired, the chandeliers sparkling – Karen Kissane checks into a landmark Paris hotel restored with the same care lavished on the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre.

Two new hotels join The Art Series stable.

From Nice’s finest pan bagnat to original salade Niçoise, homegrown ratatouille to perfect pistou, Rosa Jackson shares the culinary highlights of her adopted city.

A clutch of new hotels has opened in Paris and beyond.

The newest Pig hotel in England is really a restaurant with rooms...

Europe’s gateway embraces contemporary cool and Turkish tradition. Katie Parla crisscrosses the city for a taste of East and West, old and new.

The Ludlow promises to become a Lower East Side hub.

Freycinet Experience Walk, a true escape from day-to-day life

After a six-month closure and an $80 million makeover, the Whitsundays island resort has emerged with a glamorous new look. From the swim-up suites to the five-star buffet breakfast, Catherine Keenan tests the waters.

Thanks to a new generation of chefs, London’s dining scene is now more diverse, inclusive and vibrant than ever. Pat Nourse surveys some of the capital’s best new hotspots.

The latest addition to Sri Lanka’s boutique lodgings is a clifftop resort on the south coast.

On a thrilling circuit of white-sand beaches, ancient cities and mountains of tea, Helen Anderson witnesses everyday miracles in Sri Lanka.

If there’s one restaurant that reflects the elegance of Turin, it’s Del Cambio...

Kendall Hill island-hops aboard the Silver Galapagos and gets up close and personal with the denizens of the deep.

To some, it’s a stylish new hotel. To Robert Marchetti, it’s an “entertainment precinct with rooms”.

Learning and luxury go hand in hand during a weekend of discovery at Qualia.

He brought berets and board shorts to boutique hotels – and that’s just the staff...

In the restaurants of Istanbul, chefs are serving Turkish cuisine from imperial recipes devised by the real forefathers of modern-day gastronomy, writes Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios.

On a stay in Bellapais, actress Julia Morris basked in the happy haze of lemony Brandy Sours and grilled haloumi.

Want to know how to spend $30 million in four months? Watch The Langham Sydney.

Max Anderson faces his fear in the Colorado Rockies, carving – sometimes ploughing – through the world’s biggest acreage of groomed snow. At a trifecta of Vail resorts, he finds the powder is fresh, the tires are fat and the tracks are fast.

The quirky chic characterising hotel group QT hits new heights on the Victorian slopes.

Historic lakeside Geneva is a city made for walking, in summer sunshine or wrapped up against the chill, writes Brian Johnston.

Tourism Australia has announced three chef ambassadors...

And the winners are…

Pippa Holt arrived in the Irish capital via Melbourne and London, fell in love and made it her home. From the Ned Kelly connection to a world-class department store, the fashion consultant and editor shares her favourite Dublin moments.

Cabins with proper beds and butlers feature in Etihad’s plans for its new fleet.

After a six-month closure and an $80 million refurb, Hayman Island is again welcoming guests...

From luxury villas to tasting menus, beach clubs to cooking classes, Phuket’s new attractions are small but perfectly formed, writes Lara Dunston.

The Cambodian staple tipple is getting the royal treatment at bars and tasting rooms.

Even if you don’t know your tortellini from your tortelloni, there’s an Italian cooking class to suit in a Tuscan farmhouse or a Piedmontese palace. John Irving rolls up his sleeves.

A wrap-up of some of our favourite lodges and resorts around the country.

All eyes will be on Hayman Island this month as One & Only opens its resort after a $50 million makeover...

The nation said to be perpetually on the brink of change is, in fact, changing, and for travellers to Havana this means first-time access to unique holiday rentals, cool bars and edgy art galleries. Lydia Bell witnesses the Cuban capital’s new revolution.

Each of the hotels in our 2014 Australian Hotel Guide impressed us on at least one critical level – whether for the glamour of its interiors or for a thoughtful gesture that made our stay. For a hotel to be special, it needs to leave happy memories in the minds of its guests. These are our favourite memories of 2014.

Beyond sausages, sauerkraut and smoked beer, Bavaria is defined by its treasure trove of UNESCO-listed palaces and towns – at once old and robustly young. Rob Ingram time travels through two thousand years.

Western Australia is home to some of Australia’s most charming stretches of coastline. Here are five of the finest spots to beach yourself year-round.

The Western Australian capital radiates confidence and a weekend in and around Perth can be a most satisfying culinary adventure, writes Mal Chenu.

Take Manhattan from the comfort of the Pier A Harbor House redux.

Western Australia’s finest luxury resorts are as diverse and captivating as its geography. Mal Chenu looks at ten of the best.

The latest crop of Hungarian winemakers has sparked a new focus on the nation’s wines and a lively bar culture.

Santa Monica is one of the few places in LA you can explore on foot, says Frances Hibbard, who finds the best of So-Cal cool in the beachside enclave.

GT hits the road to five food lovers’ hotspots all within day-tripping distance from Perth.

The success of European river cruises depends not on how many passengers embark but how often they disembark...

There’s an exciting new Australian city in our midst, filled with history and culture, great new bars and eateries, and quite possibly the coolest hotel in the land. And that city is Canberra.

Australia’s magnificent coastline has some of the most scenic coastal driving routes in the world. Here are some of our favourites.

It’s called Scotland’s second city but it’s Glasgow that produces the nation’s top artists and musicians. The architecture isn’t bad either. On the eve of the Commonwealth Games, Richard Cooke taps into the city’s febrile creativity and anarchic humour during days of gallery hopping and nights on the tiles.

A new brand aimed at savvy business travellers shows cutting-edge flair in its flagship hotel in Sydney.

The Adelaide Hills offer a taste of Europe closer to home, writes Mal Chenu.

GT hits the road to five food lovers' hotspots all within day-tripping distance from Adelaide.

Globetrotting fashion lovers can pick up great travel tips at Louis Vuitton’s Hong Kong pop-up store, L’Aventure. Anthea Loucas talks to Tyler Brûlé, the style guru behind the concept.

There’s more to Rio than the carnival. As host of this month’s World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games the city is enjoying a cultural and culinary rebirth. But don’t worry – at kick-off, the scene is still set for the best party ever.

It was all sparkle at Nomad restaurant in Sydney on Tuesday night as we presented our travel awards...

Need to escape the big smoke for a day? Here are the best daytrips from Australia’s capital cities.

From boutique to big, a raft of new luxe hotels is set to open in Perth.

Not an island to rest on its laurels, ever-evolving Singapore is revamping its increasingly vibrant food and shopping scene, writes Lara Dunston.

Five favorite quick escapes a short ride away from the Victorian capital.

The fertile dirt and artisanal attitude of the Mornington Peninsula have created a cornucopia of exceptional food and wine, making it the ideal food lovers’ weekender, writes Mal Chenu.

Wine bars don’t often win art prizes for “beautifying the city” but Vinhanen has done just that in Nørrebro...

If you're after a pampering getaway or a day of bliss, these luxurious spas and health retreats offer a haven where you can unwind and give your health and beauty a boost.

If you like to pack more than board wax, a tank top and a party attitude for your trips to the Gold Coast, there are plenty of top-end experiences to be discovered among the glitz.

Food and wine takes center stage in Tourism Australia's latest creative campaign.

A new luxe hotel adds glamour to Brisbane’s Caxton Street.

The sublime Alhambra is a symbol of Granada’s glorious past and, increasingly, of its future. From tea houses to mosques, Lisa Abend observes the city’s thriving Muslim culture.

Want to experience paradise without the crowds of Queensland's most popular beaches? GT discovers five beaches where you’ll almost always have the sun, sand and surf all to yourself.

Whatever your need — relaxation, stress relief, general wellness or escape — the élite resorts of the Gold Coast know how to pamper. Here are five of the best: