Here’s everything we know about Airbnb’s new ‘Barbie Dream House’

Airbnb is partnering with the Barbie movie to give away a free stay in a real human-sized Malibu Barbie Dream House, the company said Monday, after videos circulated of a hot pink house seemingly appearing on the California coast out of nowhere—the second time the California property has been listed on Airbnb for a Barbie […]

Basalt redefines the ultimate weekend getaway

There’s a new player in the Australian luxury scene that may redefine your perception of the perfect weekend getaway. Meet Basalt Luxury Accommodation: three distinct studios that take you 1100m above sea level and right into the heart of a working cherry orchard, just 10km outside the bustling hub of Orange, New South Wales. Basalt […]

First look inside Australia’s newest ultra-luxe hotel: Capella Sydney

After seven years of planning and construction work costing at least $300 million, Sydney’s newest luxury hotel has finally opened its doors – and it looks well worth the wait. The historic sandstone building, which was once the headquarters for the NSW Department of Education, is now the home of Capella Hotel Group’s latest masterpiece […]

Meet the designer behind this $6000-a-night ultra-luxe hotel

Internationally renowned interior designer Tara Bernerd has a long list of high-profile clients. From Four Seasons to Belmond, Hari Hong Kong to SIXTY SoHo, she’s been tasked with designing – or redesigning – some of the world’s most luxurious interiors. She shares her musings on all things design with Forbes Australia.  Where do you draw […]

Waldorf Astoria coming to Australia as billionaire couple snap up ultra luxe hotel

The mining magnate’s private investment firm, Tattarang, will develop the 25-storey tower alongside Lendlease’s luxury residential tower, One Circular Quay. Andrew Forrest and wife Nicola Forrest’s private investment firm, Tattarang, has purchased a future 25-storey tower from Lendlease and its joint venture partner, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, with plans to bring the ultra-luxe $520 million Waldorf […]

Airbnb's most popular properties

Revealed: The top ten most popular Airbnbs of 2022 (according to Insta)

Since its inception in 2007, Airbnb has changed how we holiday – but with more than four million hosts worldwide, how do you choose the perfect stay? Fortunately, the house-sharing giant has given us a little insight into what resonated with Instagram users in 2022, revealing its top 10 most-liked properties of the year. Spread […]