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Romantic Australia: Milton, New South WalesA movie and a few nights away is the total amount of 'couple time' my husband and I have spent together since the birth of our first child, in 2005. So we decide a holiday at Milton, on NSW's south...

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Chocolate and raspberry tart240g pâte sucrée (see recipe here) 250g raspberries 20g mint leaves, finely snipped Chocolate ganache 250ml whipping cream 200g good-quality dark chocolate, 60-70% cocoa solids (preferably Valrhona), finely chopped 25g liquid glucose 50g butter, cut into small pieces All about ease: Sydney Hamptons-style homeThis Sydney home owes its casual air and Hamptons-style elegance to a savvy owner and an intuitive interiors guru. Pâte sucrée250g plain flour 100g butter, cubed and slightly softened 100g icing sugar, sifted Pinch of salt 2 eggs, at room temperature This sweet pastry is mostly used for fruit tarts. It is easier to work with than pâte sablée and, once cooked, pâte sucrée pastry cases are less fragile. The dough can be made in advance and kept well wrapped in the fridge for several days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Kit and caboodle: modular homesCutting-edge modular homes combine style, sustainability and function at an accessible price, writes Harvey Grennan. Mixed leaf salad1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated 1 radicchio, leaves separated 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked Dressing ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil 1 tbsp Forum chardonnay vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard

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Romantic Australia: York, Western AustraliaI'm cruising through the West Australian countryside with my new beau, Jamie, under salmon gums and past fields of hay stacks bunched teepee-style.

Romantic Australia: Kyneton, VictoriaFew things are more conducive to love than an afternoon stroll through antique shops, an intimate dinner at an award-winning restaurant and a good night's sleep in a beautiful hotel.

Romantic Australia: Flinders Ranges, South AustraliaA breeze sets the leaves of the river red gums murmuring. We drop our packs at the base of a tree and take in the peacefulness of the creek bed.

Bali calmFar from the madding crowds, Melissa Mylchreest finds a kind of luxurious solitude at the award-winning Sungai Gold villa.

Tap dancing: Mudgee, New South WalesHitting the historic pubs in Mudgee, NSW, Angus Fontaine finds beauty in the eye of the beer holder.

Island time: the Cook islands, Tahiti and FijiA visit to the islands of the South Pacific is all about winding down by degrees, one tiny nation at a time.

Great southern land: visiting South AfricaThere's more to South Africa than lions and rugby. This is a country of extremes and there are gems around every corner.

Eat this way: Madrid's bars and restaurantsDedicated snacking, in the manner of your average madrileños, is a surefire way to go local in Madrid.

Right at home, abroad: house swapping in ItalyThree weeks house swapping and hopping in Italy set a perfect pace for Natalie Walton and her young family.

High lands: NSW's Illawarra FlyThe Illawarra Fly is the height of rainforest fun and nearby Robertson has just the B&B to complete a Southern Highlands short break.

Away with the fairies: Ireland's west coastThe wild west coast is where you'll find the heart and soul of Ireland.

Forks on the road: exploring France's north-west coastFresh-seafood pit stops and sleepy villages... A road trip is a delicious way to explore France's north-west coast.

Twenty-first celebration: Sydney's Sheraton on the ParkA short break at Sydney's Sheraton on the Park does wonders for a weary parent, writes Vanessa Walker.

Climb ev'ry mountain: summer in the Austrian AlpsRenowned as a winter playground, the Austrian Alps are a breath of fresh air in summer, writes Vanessa Walker.

Park life: discovering London's parks and gardensWith the weather on her side and a desire to get off the beaten track, Lisa Green discovers London's parks and gardens, in all their spring glory.

Top End treasures: discovering indigenous homewares in the Northern TerritoryA journey to the islands where some of the country's most exquisite indigenous homewares are created is truly transformative, writes Elizabeth Wilson.

A (perfect) drop in the ocean: MauritiusA tropical island awash with cashmere and designer clothes where you can get up close with wildlife? Judy Ostergaard finds a patch of paradise in Mauritius.

Bloom time: touring Queensland's outbackOutback Queensland is revealing more than exquisite scenery in the wake of recent rains. Unique adventures and a sense of place are also on offer, writes Judith Elen.

Right on, RotoruaA quick dip into New Zealand's Maori culture – with wildlife visits and fun activities thrown in – provides a replenishing holiday for Tamarah Pienaar and her young son. Mind you, there's...

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