Insight Perth's Ocean-Inspired Flavors: A Culinary Journey Ask Lucas Fernandes to describe his favourite Western Australian meal, and he doesn’t overcomplicate it: Shark Bay scallops, brown-butter emulsion, finger lime and a glass of coastal Chardonnay. For Fernandes, Executive Chef at Perth’s State Buildings and COMO The Treasury, the dish showcases the st
Insight Perth’s Best Coffee and Chocolate Spots Telegram Coffee — Perth’s cult destination for artisanal brews — is among our favourites, located in the same building COMO The Treasury. Barista Luke Arnold uses locally roasted beans to brew coffee with a range of tasting notes from hazelnut to jasmine.
Insight Phuket’s Culinary Melting Pot: From Soy Sauce to Spinach Between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, Phuket was a major trading port. Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and European merchants would visit to trade goods such as silk, porcelain, spices, tea and opium. This melting pot of cultures has left its mark on the island’s culinary traditions, resultin
Insight Rewriting Travel Rules in 2025: Deepen Connections, Break Conventions AMSTERDAM, 16 OCTOBER 2024 - Change is accelerating on multiple fronts. From global elections, rapid AI advancements, and increased costs of living (to name a few), it’s no surprise that people find themselves fatigued, needing to withdraw, pick a side or simply disconnect. Yet, in the face of risin
Insight Sleep Under the Stars: Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Experience HOBART, 9 APRIL 2025 - Booking.com has teamed up with former Bachelor and scientist Dr Matt Agnew to host a sleepover under the stars as the annual Eta Aquariids meteor shower shoots across Australian skies. One lucky pair of Genius members will enjoy an out-of-this-world experience learning about t
Insight Summer 2024 Family Travel Trends: Where to Go and What to Do As the days grow longer and grey dreary days fade into the distance, families are planning ahead and dusting off their suitcases in preparation for the great summer getaway. Leading digital travel platform Booking.com, driven by its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, rep
Insight Surfing Adventures: Discover the Perfect Waves in Maldives and Bali It’s evening in Noosa, a small surfer’s town on eastern Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Tropicsurf founder and director, Ross Phillips, is sitting in front of a large canvas showing a cresting wave. He’s just got home after a long day, he says, but is always happy to talk about surfing. It’s his obsessi
Insight Sustainable Travel Paradox: What Generations Really Do AMSTERDAM, 20 APRIL 2026 - Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travelers across 35 markets globally, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox. Wh
Insight Sustainable Travel Tips From Residents Booking.com's 11th annual Travel & Sustainability Report reveals that 85% of global travelers say traveling more sustainably is important or very important to them. With 69% wanting to leave the places they visit better than they found them, supporting local communities and looking after the environ
Insight Sydney Seafood Sail: A Culinary Journey with Peter Gilmore Ahead of Easter, Booking.com is inviting travellers to trade crowds for calm seas with the Booking.com Seafood Sail. The exclusive two-night stay gives bookers VIP access to the bustling new Sydney Fish Market, to then enjoy a seafood feast aboard a classic yacht on Sydney Harbour, led by Australian
Insight Top Hikes at COMO Destinations Walking is one of the simplest and most versatile ways to ground yourself. You can walk to find connection with another person, or to sink deeper into your own rhythms. Or you can walk to escape into your surroundings, whether a dense jungle in Bali or among the peaks of Western Australia. Here, we
Insight Top Holiday Home Trends for Summer 2024 SYDNEY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2024 - New research released today from Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, highlights the key decision factors for Aussie travellers when booking holiday homes. Now in its third year, the Booking.com Holiday Home Outlook Report: The Design Edition
