International Traveller

Turn your dreams into reality, with International traveller you will be guided to the most irresistible destinations in the world. Whether you're after an adventure, or a luxury escape this magazine has got you covered

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International Traveller

ONLINE • WITH AUSSIES GETTING BACK OUT THERE AND TRAVELLING AGAIN, PLANNING HAS NEVER BEEN SO IMPORTANT. FROM WINNING AN ALASKAN CRUISE TO ROAD TRIPPING OAHU, TAKE INSPIRATION BY VISITING INTERNATIONALTRAVELLER.COM

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PILLOW TALK • FROM GRAND RENOVATIONS IN MEXICO TO A CHIC NEW STAY IN PARIS AND DESIGNER DIGS IN AN ISLAND PARADISE, HERE ARE THE HOTTEST SPOTS TO CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT ON YOUR NEXT OVERSEAS HOLIDAY.

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MEXICO CITY • The Mexican capital is a seething, throbbing metropolis of colour and incredible contrasts.

WHAT'S ON • SET OUT ON A CULTURAL JOURNEY AROUND THE GLOBE WITH ARTS EVENTS THAT RANGE FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO THE MODERN.

DAN CHURCHILL • The self-styled healthy chef, author, podcaster and restaurateur on creative cocktails in NYC, eating his way through Italy and bringing Australian native ingredients to the world.

Sign of the times • AN EXHIBITION IN MADRID CHARTS THE CREATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PICASSO AND CHANEL THAT RESULTED IN A BALLET CHANNELLING THE ZEITGEIST OF 1920S BEACH AND SPORTS CULTURE.

5 special Fiji destinations you didn't know about … until now • There’s more to Fiji than resort pools and swim-up bars. Venture further afield to discover hidden waterfalls, local markets and spectacular diving.

Grass Routes FIJI • WITH AN EVER-INCREASING FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, FIJI IS FINDING NEW WAYS TO MAKE US FALL IN LOVE WITH ITS EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF SPARKLING SEAS AND PARADISE ISLANDS.

A day at the museum VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON • A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES, FROM THE CLASSICS TO THE HEADLINERS TO THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL.

New & Improved • TAKE A WHIRLWIND TOUR OF THE PLANET TO FIND OUT WHAT’S FRESH AND FABULOUS WHERE YOU’RE TRAVELLING TO IN 2023.

4 essential IRELAND experiences • There are many famous bucket-list items on the island of Ireland — like the Wild Atlantic Way, puckering up for the Blarney Stone and having a Guinness with the world’s friendliest locals. But if you’re looking for culture that dates from BC times to our modern age, this is your list for an adventure in 2023.

WHY JAPAN IS THE ORIGINAL SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION • IN A LAND WHERE ANCIENT TRADITIONS, TIME-HONOURED CULTURAL PRACTICES AND THE SPIRITUAL BEAUTY OF NATURE ARE RESPECTED AND CELEBRATED, ACTING CONSCIOUSLY IS AT THE VERY HEART OF JAPANESE SOCIETY.

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ON WARD TRAVEL • A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE ONBOARD AZAMARA’S APTLY NAMED NEW SHIP IS JUST THE TICKET FOR MAKING A SPLASH BACK INTO EUROPE.

TRIPLEFIVE-STAR LUXURY IN HAWAI'I • A HOTEL WITH JUST NINE ULTRA-LUXURY SUITES ACROSS NINE FLOORS IS TICKING ALL THE RIGHT LUXURY BOXES IN THE HEART OF WAIKIKI.

48 hours in HONOLULU • HONOLULU IS THE CAPITAL OF HAWAI‘I, A PRINCIPAL PORT ON THE SOUTH-EASTERN COAST OF THE ISLAND OF O'AHU, IN THE HEART OF THE ARCHIPELAGO. WHILE MANY TRAVELLERS USE THE BUSY CITY AS A STOPOVER EN ROUTE TO MAUI OR THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, CARLA GROSSETTI FINDS THERE IS STILL PLENTY TO SEE AND DO IN THIS CONTEMPORARY, MULTICULTURAL CITY.

Beating the crowds in Tokyo • Japan's largest city is one of the most compelling metropolises in the world, a riot of neon lights and constant motion. But finding space to appreciate its history and personality is about stepping off the well-worn paths and discovering its less crowded experiences.

Paths less travelled • WANT TO AVOID THE CROWDS? VISITING AN UNDERTHE-RADAR DESTINATION...