Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Fine food is a feature of a trip to Queensland's hinterland, as Patrice Gaffaney discovers.

Fiji has a resort to suit every budget. To make choosing easier, Jennifer Ennion looks at the pros and cons of three.

Live like the royals did - if only for a night. Lynn O'Rourke Hayes scopes out cool castles.

Palm Springs is party-town again, writes Leena Tailor.

During its heyday from 1960 to 1963, the Cal Neva hosted stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio and became one of the most famous resorts in the USA.

Long isolated, Perth's evolving cityscape and beautiful surrounds are an increasingly alluring destination for well-heeled visitors, writes Lydia Bell.

Greg Dixon finds fine food, wonderful views and rusticating luxury at one of New Zealand newest luxury destinations.

Some holidays are hard work, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, that can be the point.

From an 1870s kauri shearing shed to a 100-year-old post office, Danielle Wright discovers quaint and quirky accommodation options for your next getaway.

Accommodation website Airbnb is gaining traction with holidaymakers who want to stay off the beaten tourist track.

This architecturally-designed two-storey house is nestled among a cluster of upmarket properties in a quiet cul-de-sac. It accommodates 14 in six sumptuous bedrooms and has three bathrooms and a galley-style kitchen. Views of Coronet Peak, Queenstown Hill, Ben Lomond and the Shotover Canyon complete the sense of luxury.

For further information see luxuryholidayhouses.com.

Justine Tyerman's wish for snow is granted during a pilgrimage to her spiritual home.

We round up some of the best places to stay when you're looking for a spot of luxury in the wilderness.

Australia is blessed with stunning natural environments in pristine wilderness regions that have hardly felt the touch of man. Paul Rush takes it all in.

Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.

Forty minutes from Taupo along SH5, Poronui (Maori for 'part of something bigger') is miles from mobile reception and smack bang in the centre of heaven.

For further information see poronui.com.

This summer, treat yourself to a stay in eco-friendly accomodation.

This special wilderness sanctuary at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountain Range offers five-star accommodation as well as the opportunity to see endangered black and white rhinoceros species.

For further information see: sanbona.com

We round up some of the best eco accommodation options for those wanting to get back to nature across the ditch.

Non-traditional urban accommodation providers are appealing to travellers in Austria and New York.

Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

Justine Tyerman looks for anything but authentic ... or traditional.

Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula is an amazing place to see by bike with an audio guide — you can hear about the rich history while you take in the spectacular sights, writes Rachel Grunwell.

A flock of marvellous distractions await you at The Farm, writes Diana Balham.

Sequestered in the battlements of Castle Mandawa, Paul Rush dreams of his best exotic marigold hotel.

Danielle Wright spends a family weekend with nature.

Deborah Telford plunges into polishing up her command of French with practical lessons in a Provence village.

Spa Qualia on Hamilton Island and the Gold Coast's Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat are great places to unwind.