Where to stay

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. 

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

Under five hours from Sydney you'll find family-friendly beach houses, farm stays and unique escapes with cinema rooms, incredible pools, arcade games, ping pong tables, and easy access to iconic Aussie attractions. 

From the golden shores of Manly Beach to the tranquil beauty of Palm Beach, the Northern Beaches is a slice of paradise less than one hour from Sydney’s CBD. 

Canberra has a rich scene of culture, culinary experiences and natural surroundings that make it well worth a visit, with plenty of fresh and fun hotels to call home to top off a stunning stay.

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.

The most efficient way to decide between a party-centric holiday and a relaxing getaway is to choose both, naturally.

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.

We recently teamed up with the legends at Qantas to ask our audience to tell us their most on-point travel experiences, and you certainly did not disappoint—with a slew of love for the glorious bustling shores of Singapore. To build up your wanderlust, we’ve rounded up some of the most fabulous unmissable hotel stays in this stunning green luscious architectural city that our audience need to book, as determined by you guys.

A match made in luxe heaven, we’ve partnered with Pure Origin, the handcrafted Tasmanian vodka made from the purest water on earth, to compile a guide to the best, bougie weekends away that are right on your doorstep. Because come on, you deserve it.