We are finally ready to introduce you to the brand-new International Traveller website.
At the end of 2025, we relaunched Australian Traveller’s website, and today we’re finally ready to reveal the new and vastly improved International Traveller website. The new user experience is intuitive, faster, slicker and more enjoyable. It will make planning your next overseas holiday easier than ever before.
International Traveller – 14 years of bringing you the world
When the world stopped travelling in 2020, we had to press pause on publishing. Thankfully, you were ready and waiting when it was time to bring this beloved brand back again. And while we’ve been out exploring again for some time now, the website was overdue for an upgrade.
The first thing you’ll notice is the new and improved search experience. The AI travel tool isn’t the same as Ask AT– yet. But it is just as powerful at surfacing existing content on the website. Ask a question or type relevant keywords into the search bar and all the content we have on the topic will appear in seconds.
A cruise along India’s sacred Ganges with Uniworld takes you to the Taj Mahal. (Credit: Rachael Thompson)
Experience the romance of rail onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, through Southeast Asia. (Credit: Supplied)
Explore the Amazon onboard newly launched riverboat Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary. (Credit: Supplied)
Discover how to spend 48 hours in Beijing, moving through its landmarks, hutongs and street-level rituals. (Credit: Natasha Bazika)
Hawai‘i’s most spectacular hikes reveal the Hawaiian Islands’ grandeur in ways no road ever could. (Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority / Ben Ono)
Golden Gai, Ghibli and ramen hotspots are a few of many must-have experiences in Tokyo. (Credit: Getty/R.M. Nunes)
What else is new?
When we started this journey, you – the reader – were the focus. We wanted to build you a website that lets you find expert, tried-and-tested travel content however you want. Here is a taste of what else you can find…
All our travel videos in one place
Discover our dedicated video page, home to more than 80 travel videos filmed by the International Traveller team and trusted travel journalists while on the ground. Now you can find all the videos you’ve previously stumbled across on our social media pages in one place.
Standing at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza, history has finally come home. The Grand Egyptian Museum isn’t just a building – it’s 7000 years of civilisation under one roof, from towering pharaohs to Tutankhamun’s treasures, all framed by the Great Pyramids themselves.
New user features
It’s mobile-first, so searching International Traveller on the go will be incredibly easy – and fast!
We’ve simplified the navigation – you can now search the website via the AI-powered search bar or the more traditional drop-down menu, where you can explore by experience, destination or accommodation. And if you know where you want to go, hit the Explore button to toggle between a list of countries or be inspired by our curated list of popular destinations.
International Traveller’sannual Top 100 lists are now easier to read, with a dedicated index page for previous lists as well as improved navigation through the 100.
We continue to spotlight our award-winning travel magazine, International Traveller, with a dedicated section on the homepage showcasing the latest edition and how to subscribe to the digital and print editions, from as little as $9.95 a year.
You can manage your subscriptions online – a dedicated spot to easily sign in to your account and manage your print and digital subscriptions.
Subscribe to our award-winning magazine, International Traveller.
You’ll also have continued access to the same great worldwide travel content, written by the team at International Travellerand expert contributorson your favourite travel destinations across the globe. If you haven’t already, join our travel community of over 90,000 subscribers and get the latest stories direct to your inbox weekly. Find the link in our footer to sign up.
Enjoy planning your next getaway on the new and improved International Traveller. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Katie Carlin, Head of Content, International Traveller
Want to see more stories from International Traveller in your Google search results?
Tick the box next to "International Traveller". That's it.
Katie Carlin is International Traveller's Head of Content and when she’s not travelling or behind her computer, she’s hosting a dinner party (likely cooking an Alison Roman recipe). She joined International Traveller in 2018 and is responsible for leading the editorial team across print, digital, social, email and native content. Her job is to make sure we create content that connects readers to incredible experiences in around the world. In addition to sharing her expertise on travel through industry speaking engagements, Katie appears on Today, A Current Affair and various radio segments. With a BA in Communications majoring in Journalism and a career that has spanned roles at Fairfax Media and Are Media writing for titles such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and various lifestyle brands, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Her most impactful trip to date has been spotting polar bears and beluga whales in Arctic Canada.
Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.
The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.
1. Easy access to good food
Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.
One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.
In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.
In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.
Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.
At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.
While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.
It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.
2. Better sleep options
Sleep deeply with Novotel.
There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.
For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.
The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.
3. More ways to move
Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)
Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.
At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.
Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.
4. Better connections
Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.
One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.
Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.
A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.
Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.
All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.
