Travel Tips

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

Through a combination of cost-cutting techniques and selective use of annual leave, you can increase the number of holidays you go on in your lifetime without sending your miscellaneous bills through the roof.

With a massive 5-day birthday sale going on right now at Air New Zealand, there’s no excuse not to get your diaries out and start organising your next unforgettable adventure.  

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

From luxury hotels to pocket-friendly prices, Urban List has rounded up the best hotels in Singapore in 2025.

We’ve found a stack of elite Singapore stayover deals to kick-start your 2025. 

Tucked away on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit nights where every bite and every hidden corner convinces you to stay a little longer. 

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

A gathering of salty locals, big time heroes and future legends.

Book yourself in for a weekend at one of these ultra-tranquil stays near Brisbane with an outdoor bath. 

Now a cornerstone of Australian surf culture, Nev’s story is one of passion, craftsmanship and an unrelenting connection to the waves.  

Thanks to those long couple of years we were grounded at home, we’re guessing plenty of you have clocked some serious annual leave days, so why not start thinking ahead and planning your next big adventure?

Dragged yourself back into the office needing a holiday from your holiday? It’s no secret that the silly season can leave even the most festive-spirited feeling a little flat. Luckily enough, Singapore Airlines has just the solution. 

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

Ah, Roma, who can resist the everlasting charm of the Eternal City? It’s a place where you’ll find old-world beauty at every turn, endless museums to explore, so many spirits to be sipped and cacio e pepe is always on the menu.

Achingly cool, the world’s fashion capital Milano, is a nonnegotiable stop when planning your next European getaway.

No matter the health of your post-silly season wallet or your ability to swindle that extra week of leave, these 2025 travel trends will ensure that the next holiday in your calendar is one to remember.

Winter’s finally packing up and the lure of an outdoor getaway has never been stronger.

Whip out the spreadsheet and make sure your passport’s valid, because Singapore Airlines is offering up flight deals to a heap of destinations for its Early Bird Fares sale. 

This month, more than 250 works from the visionary Czech artist will take over the Art Gallery of New South Wales for Alphonse Mucha: Spirit Of Nouveau, the biggest solo exhibition of the legendary artist's work in the Southern Hemisphere.

A quick trip to Redland’s Coast is never a bad idea.

See Sydney in a brand new light this year with our guide to the best spots to eat, stay, and play on your Vivid adventure.

Whether you’re looking for an eventful vacation or a leisurely cruise along the shore, there’s a road trip across this spectacular country to suit your style.

If you’re yet to experience the otherworldly journey to Japan, perhaps 2024 is the year that changes. 

We all deserve to soar into the sunset as often as our jobs and lives allow, so this year, there’s a new plan of attack: staggered spending. 

We teamed up with our mates at Webjet and Zip to uncover some of 2024’s coolest travel destinations that will make all your mates jealous.

From Singapore to Tokyo, we're here to make your next vacay even sweeter with a bunch of international travel packages under $2000*—thanks to Zip and Webjet.

In partnership with our mates at Visit Melbourne, we spoke to Tim Minchin about his best memories of Melbourne, the restaurants he returns to, and why Groundhog Day The Musical  is both philosophical and really silly.

We’ve done the digging and found a bunch of truly epic travel packages from the legends at Webjet for $1000*—flights included!

What makes the perfect road trip? While a cracking playlist, premium snacks, excellent company and comfy pants are essential, the most important element of your roadie is not the destination, but the adventure that happens along the way. Most importantly—the places and faces you encounter on your journey. And while it’s easy to map out the k’s you’re going to cover, those special ‘pinch me’ moments that happen at each of your pitstops can be a little harder to plan—unless you’re reading this guide, then don’t worry because we’ve got you covered.

With 2024 already proving to be a banging year on the sports and events calendar, TWO4SEVEN is here to serve as your luxury, on-the-ground travel concierge.

With the world once again open, there’s never been a better time to finally make good on your dream of living overseas. 

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over Sunshine Coast.

Here’s where to eat, drink and play in Melbourne’s dazzling theatre district for a long weekend that rivals a ritzy trip to the West End.

Whatever your plans this summer, we’ve teamed up with TravaCalm to ensure you make the most of every moment this season.

We've teamed up with TravaCalm to serve up some of 2024's hottest travel trends. 

If you’re after for a stay that’s as eclectic and exciting as the city you’re in, Hotel Indigo’s latest instalment in Brisbane’s North Quay is the perfect basecamp for exploring the best of the city. 

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North Queensland for good reason, with a string of decadent new openings around the charming town awaiting exploration.

We’ve teamed up with Wintjiri Wiru to guide you through the Uluru adventure from sunset to dusk—including the latest addition of a thought-provoking light show

In a city that’s buzzing with bars, boutiques, galleries, theatres and high-end restaurants, you need a high-end hotel to match. Enter Hotel Indigo, Melbourne’s new laneway hotel smack bang in the middle of the action on the iconic Flinders Lane. 

Adelaide is a bustling melting pot of eclectic wine bars, Nonna-approved pasta joints, vibrant markets and an inspiring arts scene that has so much for visitors to uncover.

There’s no need to jet off to Europe for a culture fix. Instead, set your sights on Auckland (aka Tāmaki Makaurau) just a short plane ride away. New Zealand’s largest city turns it on over the summer months with a vibrant event line-up encompassing music, art, culture, and all things inspiring.

If you're looking to add a little extra sparkle to your holiday season, we've teamed up with Resort World Sentosa to serve up some of the biggest events around Singapore to level up your next adventure.

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

Napoli—a soul-stirring city steeped in unexpected opulence, rich art, a thriving culinary scene, and a breathtaking coastline all beckoning you to its cobblestone streets on your next Euro getaway.

To help you dodge the crowds this summer, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best hidden swimming spots to flock to when the thermostat peaks.

As the weather warms up across the country, even us extreme homebodies are itching for adventure. We want sun, fresh air, and breathtaking natural beauty that makes us forget our worries. Ready to hit the trails and become reacquainted with mother nature? 

We’re always manifesting our next adventure here at Urban List, and it's no secret that we love a sneaky hack to help us get going without all the fuss—that’s where the Australia Post Platinum Travel Mastercard comes in.

We picked the brains of four travel photo pros to help you nail your holiday pics.

Craving a luxe escape but the cost of living holding you back? Flight Centre’s got you covered. They’ve curated lush escapes without the eye-watering price tag for any vibe you’re after. With flights, accom and plenty of great extras included at huge savings, this is the sign you’ve been looking for to take the plunge and book that next trip.

We enlisted the experts at Flight Centre to share their best secret travel and spending tips to help us live our best vacay lives, and they did not disappoint. From genius ways to save big to sneaky sales and clever local hacks, they’ve got us dreaming of ticking off our next bucket list escape even sooner.

Budgeting isn’t always the most glamorous of terms, but is worth it if it brings long overdue magical vacation a little quicker. We’ve teamed up with Flight Centre to get inspired on how we can make big financial gains when it comes to holiday savings this year. 

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We know, it feels like everyone is enjoying their Euro Summer adventures right now and the itch for a holiday is stronger than ever. If you're thinking of planning a getaway, we've teamed up with AGL Energy to compile a savvy list of tips and tricks to help you optimise your out-of-office hours while minimising your eco-footprint. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Desperate for the ultimate no-drama escape that’ll maximise those leave days?

Make all of your balmy island dreams come true via a luxe cruise to the South Pacific. 

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

As part of our joint effort with HSBC to help people who have moved from one country to another, we spoke to Urban List Commercial Director (and former Sydney-to-London resident) Leilani Vakaahi, to get some intel on what you'll miss about Australia when you're living it up in another country.

The flight across the ditch takes just over three hours, making Auckland an ideal destination for your next long weekend away. You can understand the street signs, and banter with locals, all while trying local cuisine and breathing new, fresh air.

To get you wanderlusting, we’ve found some of the most extraordinary places to eat, see and visit around the majestic Hawaiian islands of Kaua‘i, Lanai and Hawai‘i. 

With such a jam-packed calendar of annual festivities and commemorations across their seas, we’ve teamed up with Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania to round up some of our must-visits to inspire your next luxe beachside vacation.

We've curated the very best and most extraordinary vacays with daycays in England, Scotland, and Wales—we’re converting foodies, adventure seekers, wellness warriors and, of course, culture-chasers. 

So you think you know Great Britain? You’ve been to London, popped over to Edinburgh, maybe you’ve even checked out Oxford or Cambridge. But there is so much more to Great Britain than iconic monuments and red buses. 

There's never been a better time to be (or indulge) a Disney fan with the Disney100 Celebration taking over the 'Happiest Place On Earth'.

Grab your mates and head down for live performances every Friday with some of the industry’s finest musicians at The Star’s vibrant Garden Kitchen & Bar Live On The Lawn, entertainment series.

From sussing the best time to buy flights and accommodation to locking in the best price when you see it, we’ve got you covered from the first steps of holiday dreaming all the way through to dealing seamlessly with unexpected hiccups along the way.

Make planning your next holiday seamless with Hopper.

For when you've seen the bright lights of Toyko and are ready to get back to nature. 

This is not a drill. Gold Coast Airport is giving away one million Qantas Points to make a lucky adventurer's travel dreams come true. 

Unyoked just announced they will be taking books for their first Brisbane cabin and it's the off-grid, cabin porn-style mini escape you need. 

Tour your tastebuds through these exclusive dishes that celebrate the joy of aperitivo. 

Take your dream trip and lose yourself in the world of cinema and the best experiences WA has to offer. 

It's not as pricey as you'd think. 

It’s Flight Centre’s 40th birthday and they want to celebrate by shouting 40 holidays. 

There’s something special about an Aussie snow trip. Skiing in t-shirt weather (sometimes). Helicopter rides over the Snowy Mountains. Wilderness picnics watching wallabies prance in the snow. Catching incredible local DJs at arvo après-ski session. Yep, no one does a ski trip like Aussies do. 

International travel is back in full swing, and you know what that means—checking into some of the dreamiest digs around the globe. 

From its completely off-grid yet still totally luxurious farm stays to its magical bush tucker degustations, here’s where to stay, eat, drink and play in Mudgee.

Vacations are finally back on and we couldn’t be more pumped. Our bucket list has never been longer, and wanderlust is in full force. 

The perfect road trip makes the journey the hero. It should be relaxing yet fun, include many detours along the way and plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the locals. Oh, and car snacks. Lots of snacks. Surely we can all agree on that one? You should return home with a greasy steering wheel and crumbs stamped into your floor mats. 

Check out our tips for breaking down your vacay destination into tasty, suburb specific-sized pieces to really maximise the good feels. 

International travel is finally back on the table, and our wanderlust hearts couldn’t be more full. We’re so ready for all of these feels; the excitement of trip planning, anticipation of flying, and the thrill of landing in a new place. 

Whether you’ve lived here all your life, moved here from somewhere else, or are just passing through, you always need recommendations, because there’s just so much going on. We’ve hand-picked a lucky seven that are sure to delight the senses and leave your heart feeling full.

Where heart-thumping adventure meets slow, sun-drenched relaxation, Lake Macquarie is the under-the-radar coastal destination that strikes the perfect balance. 

We know you won’t need any encouragement to get around Virgin Australia’s latest flight sale. We’re talking flights from $55. Now, go pick that jaw up off the floor and get packing.

There’s no place like home… which is why it’s so important to choose accommodation that will be both practical and comfortable when you need to hit BrisVegas for a short-term stay.

If you’re looking for more motivation to travel interstate this summer, NSW and its capital city are offering a few more reasons to jump on a plane or go road tripping. From big sporting matches and world-class exhibitions to festivals and Broadway theatre productions, you can reclaim your time off and renew your summer by visiting Sydney and NSW to attend some world-class events. 

Itching for some well-deserved R&R? About 90-minutes west and an hour north-west of Sydney, you’ll find the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions. An easy drive from the city, these areas offer plenty of natural beauty and the much-desired fresh air of national parks. Helping you swap out work meetings and Zoom sessions for hikes, swims, views and restaurants, they’re ideal spots to renew your weekend plans. 

It’s been a hot minute but travel is finally back. The hypothetical sabbatical has turned into a reality and we are so ready to book those flights and plan our next wild adventure. 

With interstate travel finally back on the table, we’ve spent the last few weeks scouring the web, trying to nab some next-level accom without breaking the bank. But after flights being grounded for so long, we can’t help but worry about the environmental impact of everyone getting back in the air. Sure, we want to explore every hidden corner of our stunning sunburnt land, but first, we need to work on reducing the toll of our travel lust.

Keen to ditch your current view for somewhere a little more wanderlust-worthy? Just an hour north of Sydney, you’ll find the beautiful Central Coast, enviably peppered with national parks and beaches galore. Continue further up to the Hunter region, with Newcastle and the Hunter Valley offering more ideal holiday locations, with a few twists unique to the areas. 

If you can believe it, vaycay’s are back on with our playgrounds finally extending beyond our own backyards. 

It’s been a hot minute since we could say this but travel and holidays are back on! It may feel a little foreign, but our playgrounds finally extend beyond our own backyards, and we can jet off once again for some well-deserved R&R. 

Everything you need to do, see, eat and drink in the Bundaberg region.

The past two years have changed a lot of things but none more so than travel. 

Need a relaxing holiday? We’ve all been subjected to plenty of ‘inside time lately’, and we don’t blame you if you’re sick of it. We’re itching for fresh air, sun, sand, stunning views, and most of all, a break from the crowds and concrete. 

New Zealand—home to endlessly picturesque scenery, Taika Waititi and accents often confused for our own. Also, one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, and with good reason. It’s been a hot minute since Queenslanders hopped on a plane and went on what felt like a proper holiday. But now, with the recently introduced quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand, that dream of safely getting on a plane and escaping the country is once again a reality. From Brisbane Airport, you can now fly internationally with confidence, without the hassle of hotel quarantine and with the knowledge that additional safety measures are in place for you and yours.

Only two-and-a-half hours from Sydney and a quick drive from the Newcastle Airport, Port Stephens is easy to get to and even easier to enjoy. Expect stunning landscapes, next-level experiences, and luxe relaxation hubs.

With a thriving underground nightlife scene, some of the best restaurants and wineries in Australia, and arts and culture to boot— you best believe our capital city is on the up and up.

Remote work is the perfect excuse to hit the road and explore the great outdoors, and for one lucky Aussie, Jeep is here to help make it happen.  

From hiking the Cradle Mountain Overland Track to cycling Tasmania’s East Coast, this is your chance to slow down and see this island state from a new perspective. You’ll feel the crunch of wilderness beneath your feet, breathe in the crisp sea air, and hike to misty mountaintops in what is a true bucket list-worthy experience. 

Choosing the destination for your next overseas trip won’t be one that is taken lightly, and if you’re looking for a country that’s going to tick all of your boxes, look no further than our close neighbour, Papua New Guinea. 

Imagine untouched wilderness, rugged terrain, tranquil waters and your wildest adventure yet, all waiting for you just a short flight away.

From rugged coastlines and turquoise waters to untamed wilderness and lush mountains, Tasmania is bursting with off-the-grid beauty begging to be explored. 

Boasting dramatic 'Grammable scenery at every turn, a plethora of beautiful natural wonders, as well as wellness and mouth-watering foodie experiences — a cheeky dozen Barilla Bay oysters and a glass of Arras, anyone? — Tasmania provides the perfect destination for a rejuvenating trip.

While Townsville may not have previously been on your radar, we think this North Queensland city, the gateway to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, really should be on your hit list. 

From lodges overlooking thousands of lakes to coastal hideaways nestled amongst the trees, here are the very best Tasmanian retreats that give new meaning to the word relax.

So you want to fly to Japan. Sweet choice! You’ll probably want to spend a week in Tokyo and a few nights in Kyoto—that’s a given. But what about everything else? Sure, you can follow the crowds to Nara, Hiroshima, Hokkaido and Osaka (they’re all popular for a reason), but Japan has plenty of other spots to explore. We’ve picked three of our favourites here: Okinawa, Koyasan and Kanazawa. See them now, thank us later.  

With restrictions slowly easing in some parts of Australia, it’s fair to say that we’re chomping at the bit to ditch our iso digs and explore what our beautiful country has to offer—albeit safely, of course.

This year has been a wild ride and we’d be lying if we said the majority of our time in iso wasn’t spent daydreaming of sun-drenched seaside holidays, blissful road trips, and nights dining out with a cocktail in hand (we are so over banana bread). Well Queenslanders, the wait is officially over as we are finally allowed to hit the road.

This often overlooked part of Queensland is a paradise for the adventure traveller who likes to spend their days snorkelling above colourful coral gardens, skipping between white-sand isles and glamping beneath the stars in cattle country. One thing’s for sure, you’ll never be short of things to do in the captivating Capricorn Region.

Whether you're saddling up for a rodeo in Mount Isa or stargazing in Longreach and 4WDing through the red dusty sands of the Simpson Desert in the South West, it's about to get wild in the rugged outback. 

Ah, the Whitsundays. A land of soothing breezes, sprawling islands, and cocktails by the beach. Made up of 74 islands that are scattered amongst the crystal blue, tropical waters, there is plenty to explore off-land, not to mention the slew of thriving restaurants and watering holes that will complete your day once you dock for the evening. 

Boasting a 100 kilometre stretch of pristine coastline, luxury boutiques, sophisticated beach resorts, picturesque hinterland and the volcanic peaks of the Glasshouse Mountains, if you're yet to experience the wonder of the Sunshine Coast, now is absolutely the time. 

There is no coastal Queensland town more laid back than sunny Townsville. To be fair, if we lived in a spot surrounded by pristine rainforest, gorgeous bays and beaches as far as the eye could see, we’d probably be pretty relaxed too.

Looking for something a little different to your basic coastal Queensland road trip? Head inland and start exploring everything the Southern Queensland Country has to offer. 

Whether you’re heading north on an epic coastal Queensland road trip or you’re looking for a chilled spot to relax on the beach, make sure you check out the Mackay Region. Overflowing with stunning natural features and wildlife, Mackay is the perfect spot for a relaxing, much-needed retreat.