Whether you’re looking to take wing or merely take fork in hand, our team of hardened luxury travellers, fearless culinary thrillseekers and finely tuned aesthetes has combed the globe for a year’s worth of juicy inspiration. Dive into our take on 2014’s most intriguing places and people, trends and ideas.

Whether you’re looking to take wing or merely take fork in hand, our team of hardened luxury travellers, fearless culinary thrillseekers and finely tuned aesthetes has combed the globe for a year’s worth of juicy inspiration. Dive into our take on 2014’s most intriguing places and people, trends and ideas.

Whether you’re looking to take wing or merely take fork in hand, our team of hardened luxury travellers, fearless culinary thrillseekers and finely tuned aesthetes has combed the globe for a year’s worth of juicy inspiration. Dive into our take on 2014’s most intriguing places and people, trends and ideas.

Whether you’re looking to take wing or merely take fork in hand, our team of hardened luxury travellers, fearless culinary thrillseekers and finely tuned aesthetes has combed the globe for a year’s worth of juicy inspiration. Dive into our take on 2014’s most intriguing places and people, trends and ideas.

A three-starred chef puts Phuket on the global fine-dining map.

Explore the city’s vibrant food culture in three easy steps, advises Chris Ying: worship at the temples of California cuisine, work through the enviable Mexican menu, and head out of town for something wildly different.

Dive into our take on 2014’s most intriguing places and people, trends and ideas.

GT's list of some of the best eats, stays and sights in Byron Bay.

In a centuries-old rivalry, Copenhagen and Stockholm have been battling it out for the crown of Scandinavia’s coolest city. George Epaminondas umpires a match-point game.

The inaugural Gourmet Traveller Hotel Guide showcases the premier places to stay around Australia.

For quirky eco-luxury, bunk down in a grain silo, a stylish conversion on New Zealand’s South Island.

Renew and revitalise in the sublime foothills of the Himalayas.

The awe-inspiring beauty of Patagonia, the fabled South American frontier, is attracting a new generation of travellers who relish its rugged adventure and new, unexpected luxury.

The Chiltern Firehouse is the UK capital's hottest new hotel and restaurant.

The former food hub of Paris has languished for decades, but now Les Halles is set for a renaissance, writes Karen Kissane.

Plunging into the labyrinth of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, Sunil Badami embarks on a quest to find chaat.

In 1920s Manhattan a coterie of wits met daily to trade wisecracks and hurl barbs over a certain round table...

Within medieval city walls, George Epaminondas raises a glass of Dalmatian white in Croatia’s exquisite seaport city of Dubrovnik.

Luxury lodge operators James and Hayley Baillie have all but shelved plans to open a 10-suite hotel in Sydney...

Celebrated for its châteaux and natural beauty, the Loire Valley is also home to a thriving food and wine bar scene, and has become a magnet for lovers of natural wine. Devotees Sue Dyson and Roger McShane give us the lowdown.

Hungry art lovers in London are being served in some of the city’s most exciting new dining spots.

There’s nary a detail or fitting in Hotel Hotel that hasn’t been considered at length, laboured over and placed with intent.

Jewellery designer Paloma Picasso fell so in love with Marrakech that she decided to call it home.

The crumbling Colosseum is undergoing a major restoration thanks to a private benefactor, writes Josephine McKenna.

Rome has produced some of Italy’s classic dishes – carbonara, pizza al taglio, Amatriciana – oft imitated, rarely perfected. Katie Parla takes us on a tour of the plates of her adopted city.

After a memorable meal in the Italian countryside, simply retire upstairs.

Lydia Bell surveys the boot and finds 10 luxe new places to stay with friends or la famiglia, from palatial opulence to hilltown simplicity.

While Milan matches Rome or Venice for historical romance, it’s also the heart of contemporary Italy’s style and sophistication, writes Brian Johnston.

It was a whirlwind romance but she was swept off her seat. Madeleine West spills on her life-changing Italian fling.

From palatial suites in Morocco to private islands off Cambodia, here are some of our favourite luxury hotels and resorts in the world.

The Roman glitterati flock to the Argentario coast for summer hedonism in clifftop villas. John Irving returns every year for the area’s wild beauty, its famed bottarga and a taste of la dolce vita.

An inspiration for the European jetset, the Italian Riviera had a reputation for summer romance...

Romans are learning to unwind with craft cocktails at a new crop of bars.

Modena is full of surprises: a quiet town that has given us Italy’s finest sports cars, its most famous tenor and now, writes Pat Nourse, the nation’s most exciting food.

Whiling away time between flights has never been so swish. Expect chefs’ stations, daybeds, wine bars and more as airline lounges head way upmarket, writes Kendall Hill.

Three grand haciendas are now part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection.

Hot, sleepy and sensuous, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán state is rich in culture, unique in flavour and beguiling for travellers. Emma Sloley falls under its spell.

We’re not sure if “cottage” is quite the word, but that’s what Matakauri Lodge have called their new addition.

Exotic, thrilling, powerful – Papua New Guinea is all these things and more, as Andrew Denton discovers when he cruises around the pristine islands off its northern coast and explores the tribal heart of the mysterious Sepik River.

The idea of floating over the Himalayan kingdom in a balloon led an Australian couple to create a luxury base.

Among the famed flower fields surrounding the perfumed Provençal town of Grasse is a plot of jasmine with an air of mystery. Toni Mason follows her nose.

LAX’s smart new terminal gives everyone the star treament.

Hang the expense. Richard Cooke finds Switzerland’s financial headquarters remarkably relaxed, with art and dining that belie its starchy reputation.

February is the line-in-the-sand month marking the end of holiday excess and the start of virtuous habits...

An inspired makeover has turned three cottages into a retreat of relaxed style and old-school charm.

New lounges allow travellers to fly with fast-track convenience.

Max Veenhuyzen mixes slice-of-life market browsing with gallery-hopping in Guangzhou, a city that exemplifies modern China.

A spirit of adventure and the desire to go where big ships can’t is driving the popularity of expedition cruising.

We’ve gathered everything you need for your next trip to the beach or pool – from juicy reads to sweet drinks, smart swimwear to stunning shades.

Australian expertise is behind a stylish new training project.

Kendall Hill thought he knew the Great Ocean Road until he got out of the car and started walking. He discovers a coastline of elemental beauty and a community of down-to-earth entrepreneurs.

The fifth Mama Shelter has opened in the centre of Bordeaux...

Scattered among the 900 islands of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef is a raft of resorts to suit contemporary castaways and barefoot explorers. Max Anderson goes island-hopping to a bunch of the best.

The over-caffeinated Duane Sorenson has added three restaurants in Portland to his Stumptown Coffee empire.

Whether you want isolated beaches, unspoilt bushland, diving or world-class eating and drinking, there's an Australian island for you. In our January 2014 issue Max Anderson detailed our top picks for islands on the Great Barrier Reef; here's 10 more further afield that are well worth the journey.

Bowral’s Biota Dining adds room to its service.

The latest in Ian Schrager’s boutique line matches London heritage with hipness.

The freewheeling character of Canada’s largest city is expressed in its home-grown design, bespoke bars and inner-city villages, as Kendall Hill discovers.

Christchurch was crushed by the 2011 earthquake and now the recovery effort is in full swing, writes Max Anderson.

Italian food writer Andrea Petrini describes Ben Shewry as “a pearl of a cook, and of a man”...

Queensland’s most famous beach playground is as glamorous as ever, but a new sophistication and serious food cred are emerging on the Gold Coast, Fiona Donnelly reports.

Wine in the sky is a mixed bag but the highest-flying lists are well worth the long haul.

Eight months after shutting its doors Melbourne’s Adelphi Hotel lives again.

Vienna retains the majesty that befits a former imperial capital but has shed its royal reserve. Helen Anderson meets the characters changing the face of the Austrian capital.

A flotilla of river-cruise vessels will set sail next year with new itineraries to meet record demand.

The Sheraton Noosa’s recent makeover is more than skin deep.

We've scoured the hotels and resorts of the world in search of some of the most striking swimming pools on offer. Here they are.

The unwinding begins in the driveway of Park Hyatt Sydney, where a valet unburdens spa guests of their cars...

Chef and gourmet traveller Christine Manfield is seduced by Seville’s Moorish legacy, ancient architecture and tantalising tapas while there to launch two new coffees for Nespresso.

A Sydney-born wine bar is introducing artisanal Italian drops to Hong Kong.

The island is fabulously hedonistic, but Europe’s favourite party playground is also surprisingly traditional. Christopher English is charmed by Ibiza’s no-menu cafés, barefoot beach bars and laid-back locals.

Some of Indonesia’s more remote islands are accessible in hitherto unimaginable style...

A Kerouac hideaway is among the city’s hippest new lodgings.

No trip to Singapore is complete without a street-food hit...

Just in time for summer, the Art Series Olsen hotel opens the first pool club in inner Melbourne...

A brave new wave of bold and ambitious chefs and restaurateurs is taking Singapore’s fine dining into new territory. Prepare for adventure, writes Pat Nourse, and pack an appetite.

Sitting pretty on Regent Street, the Café Royal is in the heart of London, yet there’s a trace of a French accent here...

Seeking a pied-à-terre in the French capital that’s well located and has charm and style? Pas de problème. Here’s a handful of boutique hotels and apartments with a certain je ne sais quoi.

Restaurants, bars and a hotel are breathing life into The Shard.

French tourism numbers are down, but the capital’s luxury-hotel market is booming.

Plan sorties to the Côte d’Azur from a chic villa in a medieval village.

A mysterious cultural island where peppers and pelota rule, the French Basque Country has a personality all its own. Amy Egan celebrates a land like no other.

In the mountains of southern Yunnan lies a faraway kingdom of tropical forests, tea gardens and idiosyncratic hill tribes. Max Veenhuyzen catches a glimpse of old China in the rugged, tongue-twisting province of Xishuangbanna and likes what he sees.

While Madrid has majesty and Barcelona has Gaudí, Valencia has that famed rice dish and a laid-back Mediterranean attitude.

The style is unmistakably Thai at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, opening this month.

Hikers on Tasmania’s Bay of Fires Lodge Walk can anticipate a massage or foot bath when the season opens on 1 October...

Luxury cruise line Silversea is adding a third expedition ship to its fleet.

Break out the loud shirts. Australian travellers are heading to Hawaii in record numbers, writes Kendall Hill.

Après-ski in New Zealand's adventure capital just got tastier.

There’s a safari to suit all species, from style hunters to creatures of comfort. Emma Sloley checks in to the hottest openings in Africa and some old favourites.

Whether your travel is of the long-haul or armchair variety, our collection of essential travel products will have you planning your next trip in no time.

Drained by Tokyo’s frenetic pace? Recharge in hot springs.

Hampshire's The Pig, set within the New Forest and sister to Lime Wood is having piglets.

A perfectly positioned pied-à-terre seamlessly melds old and new.

The city that never sleeps never stops producing great new places to eat. Peter Meehan takes bold fork in hand to find the hottest tables in New York City.

Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property puts a fresh face forward.

Wilpena Pound Resort’s new tented retreats bring a dose of safari glamour to the South Australian landmark.

Escaping the winter with a quick trip to Bali is customary for many Aussies. Kendall Hill joins the smart crowd and heads to Seminyak for some sophistication with his endless summer.

What to do when your home is a 1910 Art Nouveau palace on the shores of Lake Como but you're running out of room?

It may be Australia’s cultural hub, but beyond Melbourne’s city limits lies a vibrant and flourishing arts scene, where regional Victorian galleries are pulling off big creative coups and nurturing unbridled originality, writes Gabriella Coslovich.