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Sumba, Indonesia’s so-called “forgotten island”, is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. 

From crazy-discounted domestic fares to super cheap flights to Bali, Japan, Europe and the US, these are the airline sales we’re eyeing off this Black Friday.

Bring your Dolce Vita dreams to life with our hit list of the best Airbnbs on the Amalfi Coast for Euro summer 2025.

As the vibrant capital of Japan, Tokyo pulsates with an energy that is truly unparalleled.

Everything you’ve heard is true: the pavements heave, the pubs swell, and the queues might just make you faint. 

Stockholm is sort of an archipelago city. Dozens of islands and little urban peninsulas divided by oceanic canals that freeze solid in mid-winter. Bridges are a big deal here.

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

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

To help you explore the crème de la crème of Parisian dining, we’ve narrowed it down to the best 18 restaurants in Paris to hit up in 2025.

Whether you’d prefer fluffy clouds of kakigori melting in your mouth or a succulent piece of tonkatsu, these Tokyo restaurants have you covered.

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

Dreaming of a European escape but don’t have the time (or budget) to hop on a long-haul flight? Good news—some of Aotearoa’s most stunning spots give serious Euro vibes.

The pull of a mid-year trip seems to get stronger as the Celsius drops, but there’s a silver lining to staying grounded. Western Australia has plenty of places that tap into the same escapism.

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

If your feed is currently filled with Euro summer snaps but your bank balance is screaming “nope,” we have good news for the wanderlust-seekers out there.

If you’re feeling major FOMO from all your mates’ Europe plans—same. But here’s a little secret: you don’t need to fly 24 hours to tap into that same dreamy holiday energy.

From cosy B&Bs with priceless sea views to glamping in the Sicilian countryside.

The Greek island of Mykonos is big on charm! Take your island experience to the next level with these excellent Mykonos Airbnbs. 

We’re talking afternoon dessert hours, free minibars, sunset cocktails, and room service that’ll deliver at any hour. These are Bali's best all-inclusive resorts, according to Urban List. 

Here, as part of Urban List's guest editorship series, Sophie Coote shares her Paris travel diaries: the best restaurants for long lunch, prime spots for people watching and where to stumble upon interesting and in-demand local creatives.