Gallic charm meets resort living at this high-flying property in the heart of Noosa.

On the eve of opening her new hopper restaurant, Lankan Filling Station, Sydney chef O Tama Carey visits Sri Lanka, the land of her heritage, for inspiration.

Contemporary Australian art and a fun take on hospitality collide at this South Yarra address in the heart of the action.

Heading for the slopes this winter? Don’t settle for anything less than the best, with this round-up of the most stylish spots to stay, drink, dine and recharge.

A new property in Sydney’s Surry Hills seeks to redefine the notion of a guest house.

With a glittering 15-floor chandelier and sweeping views of the city, the Sofitel is all about shimmer and shine.

Old-world opulence, indulgent comfort and an in-house puppy. We're sold.

Have frock, will travel. The A-list fashion designer on the power of flowers and personal deliveries.

Step out of the box at this art-inspired hotel where provocation is the name of the game.

Antiques, art and an honour bar - it's all about unwinding at this former Regency-style mansion.

This slice of luxury in the middle of nowhere is a true bucket-list experience.

The historic-meets-high-rise Vietnamese capital has a zest for life that’s played out on the streets.

Winner of Large Hotel of the Year, this waterfront hotel also maintains a strong connection to place with a storytelling theme running through the property.

Former Sydneysiders Eddy Buckingham and Paul Donnelly have called New York home since opening their restaurant Chinese Tuxedo in 2016. Here they share their tips for finding great Chinese in Manhattan and beyond.

Aman moved heaven and earth to create its new resort, turning a centuries-old Chinese village into a modern retreat, brick by brick.

Old-fashioned ritual and service prevail at this lavish CBD hotel.

Plus your chance to win a luxury French river cruise.

A contemporary aesthetic and first-class facilities.

Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, low-key luxury or high-octane thrills, new cruises in the year ahead cover almost every whim.

Come for the views, stay for the food.

Grand in every way.

Modern design meets old-world charm and hospitality.

As cool as you'd expect from a street-art-themed Melbourne hotel.

Five-star service and exotic seafood buffets are par for the course at this grande dame of Sydney hotels.

Business or play, there's something for everyone at this landmark hotel.

From decor and design to dining and drinks - the botanical theme runs through every element at West Hotel.

The refurbished '60s surfer motel is now a boutique hotel offering laidback luxury.

Nestled in a quiet pocket of Potts Point, this is the hotel that nails the "home away from home" brief.

It's not just the views that are five-star.

The rooftop bar boasts one of the best views of the city skyline.

Heritage and luxury in one comfortable package.

Yoga classes, an infinity pool and winding rainforest strolls - this is Byron at its best.

All eyes are on the breaks framing the surf-focused resort of Como Uma Canggu on Bali's south-west coast.

Wander from breakfast to beach to bistro (and back to the beach) for prime Hastings River produce served in laid-back style.

Beach, pool, drinks, repeat.

A wharf location meets New York style.

Good times are on tap at this reimagined pub.

Celebrated winemaker Chester Osborn has added a bold twist to the traditional cellar door with an immersive experience for all the senses in South Australia's McLaren Vale.

Go for the old-world charm, stay for the impeccable service.

A quirky and playful take on luxury hospitality.

The Catalan capital mixes tapas bars and Gaudí with craft brews and curios.

Clean lines and nautical themes reign at this wharf hotel.

This is a hotel that doesn't do luxury by halves.

The best views in the city with a splash of luxury.

A former warehouse blossoms into a chic oasis of comfort and camaraderie.

The 19th-Century building is still blessed with some of the best views of the city.

The former textile warehouse has been been sprinkled with that Merivale magic.

The Star's luxe offering.

The Sunshine State’s premier beach is booming, with a new wave of dining and retail spots making a splash.

Make your road trip pit-stop a weekend affair and discover the secluded beauty of this quaint country town.

Gather friends and family for good times in these tropical villas.

With vibrant design and a “never boring” service ethos, Ovolo is taking the Australian market by storm.

A road trip through Western Australia's Great Southern region reveals a land of plenty that speaks of the quintessential Australian summer.

Travel editor Helen Anderson reflects on the highs and lows of producing the 2018 Gourmet Traveller Australian Hotel Guide.

A new industry report shows cruises continue to figure strongly in the travel plans of Australians, with shorter trips on local routes proving the most popular.

We’ve tested everything from buffets to beds for the annual Gourmet Traveller Australian Hotel Guide. Here are this year’s standout addresses.

A boutique hotel barely two months old has taken out the top gong at Gourmet Traveller’s annual Australian Hotel Awards.

We count down the finalists in our annual Australian Hotel Awards. From minibars to Hotel of the Year, these are the cream of the crop in Australian hospitality.

Like a Russian doll, the enigmatic character of the world's largest nation is revealed in layers on a Viking river cruise from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.

Sommelier Stefania Genisio, an alumna of Bones, Hong Kong's Belon and Sydney restaurant Fred's, shares her tips for drinking natural in Paris, the wine bar capital of the world.

In the age of WiFi signals and finite battery life, a blank notebook extends an invitation to preserve ideas and memories freely, no matter where you are.

Heed the call of the wild without sacrificing creature comforts at Pumphouse Point’s new bush Retreat.

Alice's journey down the rabbit hole is the inspiration behind a new hotel by artists David and Yuge Bromley in Ballarat.

Los Angeles’ northern neighbour is a sunny mix of Californian attitude and cool-climate wine country. Armed with this travel guide, you'll be enjoying the best that Santa Barbara has to offer on every front.

The Pulitzer Prize winner on her gap year, medieval play-acting and discovering the importance of solitude.

Abode Hotel's latest offering is giving the little-known wine region the attention it deserves.

State-of-the-art trappings meet traditionally built pleasure craft for tropical cruising in the remote reaches of Indonesia.

Heading to Italy? Italian-Australian chefs share their picks of what and where to eat back in the old country.

A new luxury hotel shaped like a giant stack of surfboards stands 17 storeys high on Broadbeach. Opening just in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 57-suite Darling Gold Coast is already making a grand impression on the world.

The force of nature is evident in the spectacular rock formations found in Karijini National Park in Western Australia. Photographer Jessica Wyld takes in the view.

Paramount House has all the temptations of a permanent vacation: good coffee, art-house films and smart dining in one of Sydney’s liveliest suburbs. With a new hotel on site, the package is complete.

Need a break from your hometown? These destinations are the perfect driving distance from capital cities yet feel worlds away from the big smoke.

The artist travels to show her work, but goes home to make it. We chat to her about her fondest travel memories and what it's like to travel for work with your family.

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, we check the state of play at the Gold Coast’s best drinking and dining destinations and find they’re kicking goals.

Contemporary art and design to provoke and challenge in a trio of cities.

The city formerly known as Bangalore sustains a unique mix of world-class innovators and traditional artisans. Meet the makers of modern India.

Once the domain of miners, the Coal Coast of southern New South Wales has undergone a sea change. Tap into a rich vein of new eateries and cafés with this guide.

Less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne CBD lies this historic mining town which has undergone a cultural boom.

Eat under the stars in Australia's Red Centre no matter what time of year you visit.

Sri Lanka's capital is a boomtown of skyscrapers but its soul endures in heritage neighbourhoods, writes Kendall Hill.

New menus to be unveiled on Qantas’s Dreamliner flights from Perth to London put passenger comfort to the fore.

It's not just the wine that's good in South Australia's celebrated Barossa Valley. Now there's food to match.

Located in the same building as Paramount Coffee Project, Paramount House Hotel will join a buzzing group of tenants and inject local flavour into its guests' stays.

Anna Spiro's exuberant patterns, tasteful textiles and sweeps of colour are on show at the new Halcyon House day spa.

The cartoonist, poet and author is drawn to remote places and gentle journeys into people’s lives.

Photographer Tom Ferguson joins a tour through the desert city's architectural landmarks - and captures the spirit of the moment.

Home to a wealth of cellar doors and dining hotspots, Murrumbateman was one of Yass Valley's best-kept secrets. Until now.

Hungry llamas, lost passports and drunken confessions in Japanese pubs – sometimes adventure comes looking for you, writes novelist Natasha Pulley.

A new crop of centrally located boutique hotels places flâneurs in the heart of Paris.

Cultured and quirky, the Irish capital is a mix of Georgian heritage and culinary surprises that span cerebral plates in suburban Dublin to new slants on the traditional Irish breakfast.

Tracking upstream on the mighty Yangzi, Richard Cooke observes the confluence of old and new.

Passengers on one of the world's longest flights can prepare for the long haul in a luxe new lounge at Heathrow.

Rather than places unknown, the singer and actor dreams of a tropical homecoming.

Arles, a city of elegant architecture and winningly relaxed cuisine, is the genteel gateway to the Camargue, a rugged region known for its rice fields, salt marshes and similarly standout food.

The game-changing boutique property enters a new phase of play in March.

Wander through the historic Eden Valley on your own pilgrimage of one of South Australia's most famed food and wine regions.

A world away from bullet trains and the subway crush, seeing the country on foot reveals a different Japan. And dipping a toe into the hot springs of Oita, as Pat Nourse discovers, proves more revealing still.

This ancient town in Italy's Po Valley brims with age-old customs and exciting new ideas, Kendall Hill discovers.

These new resorts redefine barefoot luxury, Fijian style.

The cabaret performer travels with sequins and heels in her hand luggage and, ideally, Barry Humphries in the seat beside her.