Qantas Magazine

1 week ago | qantas.com | Hollie Wornes |Alexandra Carlton

Tucked away in a cobblestone laneway off Greville Street, is Melbourne institution Entrecôte’s 60-seat sibling, Gigi. Inspired by the 1958 cult classic musical of the same name, the bar blends old-world luxury with a playful and contemporary vibe. Think velvet banquettes, antique crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets and walls adorned with paintings by local artist Melissa Macfarlane. The menu fuses Australiana favourites with French staples.

1 week ago | qantas.com | Natalie Reilly

Skip to content April 14, 2025By Natalie Reilly Brisbane, in case you haven’t heard, is having a bit of a glow-up. New restaurants, bars and hotels are popping up all over the Queensland capital – and with them, luxury spa treatments and wellness spaces. Let Brissie’s renewal extend to you with our pick of the best spas to visit now.

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Kirsten Galliott

Skip to content April 10, 2025By Kirsten Galliott | Photography by Sandun de Silva This retreat at a hillside tea plantation is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. The drive from Colombo to Kandy is a chaotic mash of tuktuks, cars and motorbikes that take over every inch of asphalt. It’s a reminder that while Sri Lanka may be slightly smaller than Tasmania, it’s home to a staggering 23.1 million people.

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Hollie Wornes

It’s already been a banner year for hotel openings in 2025. In Greece, Kenshō entered into a new era as the Kove Mykonos, with refreshed Cycladic-led dining and spa experiences just in time for European summer. Meanwhile, a charming 83-room boutique property inside a former 16th-century university complex has been unveiled in Italy’s Florence. With some of the world’s most-anticipated stays set to debut on Australian soil, it’s worth being in the know.

3 weeks ago | qantas.com | Kendall Hill

Like beauty, adventure is in the eye of the beholder. Wherever you sit on the thrillseeking scale, we’ve found 18 new ways to (gently) test your limits. Want to combine the best views of Brisbane/Meanjin with an adrenaline rush? Try the Story Bridge Adventure Climb. The city shines brightest at dawn and dusk, when these 90-minute tours capture the shifting light and sweeping outlook to the Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Bay and the Scenic Rim.