Los Angeles
It’s magic: How I got into LA’s most exclusive address
To gain entry, you need to be invited by a member, pay for a stay at the Magic Castle Hotel nearby or become a member yourself – by practising magic.
- by Jenny Hewett
Motel revival hits Hollywood with Sunset Boulevard property’s revamp
This kitschy 1958 Hollywood overnighter sensation has been thoroughly renovated to become the cute and cool Palihotel Hollywood.
- by Julietta Jameson
California’s original theme park is no Disneyland
Disneyland might claim to be ‘the happiest place on Earth’, but you won’t find a frown at nearby Knott’s Berry Farm either.
- by Katrina Lobley
Two hotels in one: New dual-branded property shakes up Downtown LA
Two new hotels and a trendy dining precinct is breathing new life into the neighbourhood ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- by Julietta Jameson
Airport review: LAX Terminal 7
I have five hours to kill before my flight to Sydney and United Airline's dedicated hub is fantastically well-equipped.
- by Rob McFarland
The Pendry West Hollywood review: A celebrity favourite on LA's hippest street
Think of Hollywood chic and it's The Pendry you'll conjure. This is where the beautiful people come...
- by Craig Tansley
Santa Monica travel guide: Get more fun for your dollar in this Los Angeles playground
If the carousel horses on Santa Monica Pier could talk, they'd tell you about the time they shared the big screen with the stars.
- by Amy Cooper
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles: Oscars and more on show
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences first broached the idea of a film museum in 1929. It finally became a reality in September, 2021.
- by Rob McFarland
Los Angeles travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights
LA is the land of movies, views, cocktails and, of course, beautiful people.
- by Amy Cooper
Airline review: Delta Airlines, Airbus A350-900, Premium Select, Los Angeles to Sydney
Clever pre-flight procedures, a comfortable seat, proper pillow and expansive entertainment make the trans-Pacific haul quite pleasant.
- by David McGonigal