David Smiedt

One of Australia's favourite destinations with food, culture, shopping and fun galore, Thailand's family-centric resorts and hotels are next level.

How to maximise your chance of survival if the unthinkable happens. Say hello to seat E in the highest row number you can book.

This hinterland’s rep is only set to skyrocket thanks to a bunch of new openings and old favourites stepping up their game in 2025. Here are the ones we rate.

Maggie Smith, who died in September aged 89, was a unique presence on stage and screen for more than seven decades. The Rake pays tribute.

Long relegated to the dust-collecting corners of gyms across America, the rowing machine is making a comeback.

Despite facing some hard times in the past, this island nation is rising to the challenges, then surpassing them with a mix of staggering scenery, unique culture and some of the best hotels on the planet.

The Thai island is much beloved by Australians. Beautiful beaches, stunning resorts, exquisite food and a very friendly currency exchange rate.

Just two hours from Melbourne via ferry, this multidimensional destination is about so much more than the penguin parade and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Although severe turbulence affects only one departure in 50,000, it is still a major fear for flyers.

In much the same way that Australians fell in love with Thailand's islands, we are becoming rapidly enamoured of Vietnam's largest offshore idyll.