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Spanning 10 days in May, South Australia (and beyond) is becoming a playground for top Aussie chefs and international heavy-hitters, allying together for a 150-event program that’s well worth travelling for. 

Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

Strap on some comfy shoes and grab the trail mix. These are the best walks near Melbourne.

We live in spa country. We’ve got some of the best day spas in Melbourne and beyond with Daylesford and Sorrento bringing the goods. Breathe in, breathe out, relax your shoulders, and get booking. Here is Urban List's guide to the best days spas Melbourne and Victoria have to offer.

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2026.

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

If you’re plotting a 2026 escape, consider this your sign. Just a short, direct flight from Australia’s east coast, Auckland delivers a big-break energy with minimal travel time.

Valentine’s Day gifting, but make it effortless. From cute, affordable finds to luxe splurges and experience-led surprises, this edit is packed with glorious gifts they’ll fizz over.

Ready to plan your next getaway? Discover the top 56 places to stay in Australia for 2025, from secluded forest cabins to luxurious beachside resorts.

At its core, Lunar New Year is a reset button. A chance to hit pause after the chaos of the year just gone, and spend time with the people you love.

Townsville is your launchpad for every kind of thrill, from reef and rainforest day trips to red dirt adventures. 

Originally established in 1910 and holding over a century of treasured history, countryside icon Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa has undergone a major multi-million-dollar facelift.

New year, new you? There's no better way to find yourself than heading on an adventure abroad—thankfully Singapore Airlines is making it easy with their Picture Perfect Travel Deals. 

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

We've wrapped up some top bub, toddler and kid gift ideas so you can relax and enjoy the fairy bread at the next birthday party without lingering pressie stress. 

If your idea of summer doesn’t include riverside cocktails and sun-soaked beats, you’re doing it wrong.

Before you surrender to the stress and spiral, we’ve got a scientifically sanctioned happiness hack: Fiji.

A fourth-generation chef raised in Abruzzo, Italy, Daniela Maiorano knows a thing or two about hosting the Italian way. Now settled in Byron Bay, she's found a way to blend her two worlds to create simple, flavourful food that hits every time.

Ready to hit the skies in 2026? Us too. From pristine Greek islands and sandy beaches of Sri Lanka to the neon-lit streets of Seoul, here's where we're heading (and why) this year. 

Now, thanks to Flight Centre, it’s easier than ever to sprinkle a Singapore stayover into your Euro itinerary. 

After a multi-city tour of bucket list destinations, Samantha Andrew fell head over heels for South Korea. 

Looking for the best things to do with kids in Melbourne? We’ve rounded up the top family-friendly activities across the city.

Sunday seshes, backyard dinners and warm nights that roll into the early hours of the morning—summer hosting season is fast approaching. These are the trends and hacks we're loving for effortless entertaining.

To help get your viewing session started, we’ve picked out the best shows and movies on Paramount+.

We’ve rounded up the best in where to sip and snack along Auckland’s waterfront, no misses, only hits.

Perth Festival is back with an unmissable 2026 lineup—here's how we're making a trip out of it. 

A suburb that suits everyone from city slickers and young families to uni students, North Melbourne is a diverse cultural precinct with a rock solid sense of community.

In Te Waipounamu's (South Island) largest city, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Ōtautahi Christchurch's dining scene is redefining New Zealand gastronomy—rooted in resilience post-earthquake, regional produce, and a new generation of chefs who are rewriting the rules.

Embark on a sensory journey across Aotearoa’s culinary map—connecting the dots between region, producer, and restaurant. It’s not just where to eat, but why it matters and sharing a kōrero with those turning local treasures into global experiences.

From locally-sourced produce to award-winning wines—it’s time to put Aotearoa under the spotlight, showcasing the magic that happens when multi-cultural culinary creativity meets incredible produce grown in Aotearoa soil. 

Melbourne, brace yourself: a fitness revolution is rolling into town, and they’re ready to do things differently.

The perfect family holiday—the kind kids and adults yarn about long after the suitcases are unpacked—requires a few key elements.

From terraces, to romantic pads and upstate treasures, we’ve drooled over some of the most incredible views and designs around the city to save you doing the dirty work.

Whether you're eyeing Ginza's stylish streets or Asakusa's old-world charm, these are the best Tokyo hotels to check into in 2025

Australia’s own Tom Ford travels more in one year than most people do in their adult lives.

If you ask content creator, podcaster, and avid traveller Renee Buckingham how she likes to explore the world, she’s got a couple of different modes.

Buckle up, cause these five shows deliver the same all-consuming, edge-of-your-seat energy. 

We've handed the mic to Paramount+'s The Goat to share his must-watch shows for summer. 

GOAT-approved flicks, matching snacks and our favourite moments to recap. Here’s what we’re watching—and what you should be too.

Turns out you don’t need a plane ticket to feel worlds away from Melbourne—a short drive to the Yarra Valley will do it.

When life’s going at full pelt, the sweetest escapes are the ones that turn everything down a notch. These slow-down towns turn rest, stillness and a wander to the local bowlo the whole itinerary.

Craving a slice of country hospitality this summer? Us too. 

When TV personality, podcast presenter and dad of two Matty Fahd locked in his family’s first trip together, it turned out to be one for the books.

When the saying “once bitten, twice shy” was coined—the creators didn’t take Louis Hanson into account. 

With Air New Zealand’s Cyber Week Sale officially underway from 27 November to 2 December, there’s no time like the present to lock in flights and head across the ditch.

Sydney has seen its fair share of wild nights, but nothing quite like this.

The world’s most beloved amaretto is celebrating half a millennium of its delicious legacy, and Melburnians get special access to the festivities. 

Gear up their next great escape, from coffee on the trail to pizza under the stars–here are the best finds they’ll be pumped to use.

Sail through the slew of new year birthdays and anniversaries with these tips for budget-friendly celebrating.

From Secret Santas to fussy family members and mates who have it all—The Body Shop's got Christmas sorted with these budget-friendly picks. 

Wrap up their glow-up this Chrissy. These are the beauty gifts they’ll actually *squeal* over.

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

Your go-to guides for beauty-lovers, adventure-seekers and everyone in between.

Our guide to all the best Christmas-themed markets in Melbourne you need to stroll through this December.

Bring on the silly season by visiting the best Christmas lights in Melbourne. 

Officially racking up its 54th year, the Tamworth Country Music Festival is the shindig to end all shindig. It is the largest and longest live country music festival not only in Aus, but across the entire Southern Hemisphere. If that’s not reason enough to immediately add it to your regional road trip list, here are 10 more.

 With a stacked calendar of festivals and events lighting up regional Victoria, the season’s never looked so good.

‘Tis the season to spend—on others. The annual festive-feels spending-spree is well underway, as the hunt continues for stocking-fillers and Secret Santa “it’s the thought that counts” prezzies, right through to let’s blow the budget items.

Swoop in for the $29 burger and beer deal, $45 express lunch or $98 share-style feasting menu. 

From hotel slumber parties to sprawling private estates, these are the best group stays for max relaxing.

When it comes to Secret Santa, nailing the brief is an art form. This edit proves you can find something thoughtful and cool without blowing the $50 budget.

Katie Muirhead initially came to New York for only a few months. Nine years later, this Sydney-raised model and copywriter has well and truly found her place. 

Want to spoil your person this Christmas without having to eat Baked Beans for dinner? These affordable luxury gifts are proof that thoughtful and fancy can go hand in hand.

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

Square has teamed up with local chef Joel Bennetts to create Good Neighbours, a video series spotlighting the legends behind some of the city’s most-loved spots.

Keen to nab a Christmas gift or a just a treat for good ol' you? Get ready to snap up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals of 2025.

From luxe vases to cheeky aprons, these homewares gifts are guaranteed to make your favourite host, homebody or interiors addict very, very happy.

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or anniversary, massive family reunion or fun getaway with the crew, Singapore delivers for every special occasion

So where does she go to recharge? Escaping the hustle and bustle of New York is a must for Emma Mannswirth, and she loves heading to both central New York State and the Finger Lakes.

London is a veritable revolving door of imaginative restaurateurs with deep pockets.

From historic markets and island hopping, to saintly sweets and ruin exploration.

We’ve uncovered a luxurious lineup of local road trips that feel like a slice of Italy, the Alps and beyond.

Victoria is jam-packed with beautiful places (all driving distance from Melbourne) where it's easy to forget where in the world you are.

Present-hunting is an art. Let us help you master it with our picks of the best gifts for her.

New York is a state of great escapes, and Pam Hendry knows it well.

Ever wondered what chefs dream of whipping up when they’re not plating your usual order? Well, the kitchen curtain’s finally lifting. 

Australia’s flagship celebration of queer film, Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) has announced a jam-packed special anniversary program for the summer of 2025. 

It's that time of year again when Father's Day is approaching. But, whatever the occasion, nailing the perfect gift isn't easy and that's where we come in with the best gifts for him.

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

Conscious gifting just got chic. From refillable beauty buys and recycled gold jewellery, these sustainable gifts get our green thumbs up.

This summer, we're feeling extra appreciative of the people in our lives after a pretty rough 2021. And for many of us, that might mean showing our special someone love through presents. But getting the right gift for someone is never an easy task—chocolates and flowers are just not cutting it this year. 

According to Burnt Ends chef Dave Pynt, even a quick stop in Singapore is enough to get out and see the best of the city. 

Steeped in culture and brimming with world-class hotels, Michelin-starred street eats, a vibing nightlife and sun-kissed islands, Singapore is worthy of so much more than just a few hours between flights.

Summer is just around the corner and we are eyeing off these dreamy Aussie escapes.

It's that glorious time of year when the days get longer, the scent of fresh flowers tints the breeze, and a fresh set of activities hits the CBD. So what's on the menu this season?

From secret supper clubs to underground raves, the message is clear: it’s time to put down your phone and dive headfirst into real-life connection, flavour, and vibes.

From multi-sensory art installations to a music festival in a quarry, there’s a whole world of wonderful experiences just waiting to be discovered beyond the city.

We've teamed up with RedBalloon to curate exclusive experiences for mates, dates and everything in between. 

 Just 60 minutes from Melbourne, the Goulburn Region is serving up some seriously impressive eats.