Editorial panel
Our editorial panel
Every honour on this site is chosen by the Australia Travel Escapes editors, the same desk that writes the note on each honoree.
How selection works
The editors read what each business publishes about itself, plus its public listings and public records, then write a short qualitative note on every honoree they choose. No one applies, no one pays, and no scoring panel is involved. The criteria on our methodology page guide every category, so you can compare one escape with another on equal terms.
How to use it before you book
Read the methodology first, then open the category page for the destination you are weighing up. If a verdict matters to your trip, check the criteria behind it and ask the operator for the documents yourself.