The final piece of the puzzle at Sorrento’s completely reimagined Conti Hotel is this 1000-square-metre relaxation destination – with four steamy, interconnecting hydrotherapy pools you can hop between, and a whole lot more.

Get that holiday out of the family (or friend) group chat. This new seaside spot sleeps eight and there’s a circular heated pool, a dream marble-splashed kitchen and a day spa-inspired ensuite worth fighting for.

The Peninsula has long been Melbourne’s playground. In partnership with Airbnb, we visit all the beaches, breweries, wineries, hot springs and brunch spots you should hit up this summer.

A beachside deli selling takeaway baguettes, cannoli and ready-made Meatsmith lasagnes. Cocktails and toasties at a dedicated rum cellar door. Yoga and bottomless brunch on the rooftop of a 148-year-old hotel. And fried chicken on cheesy crumpets in a divey bar by an Aussie rock musician.