Today
A trip to Greenland isn’t complete without doing this
Of all the activities on this Arctic voyage, nothing beats flying across the ice on a dog sled.
- Jane Cornwell
Can a Millennial overcome a mortal dread of cruising?
After 15 years of saying no to cruises, the time finally came to walk the gangway to meet those towel animals and other weird traditions.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones
Yesterday
What’s new in cruising: From a $2.5m suite to the rise of hotel yachts
Cruising is livelier, more varied and more interesting than ever before. We delve into the best trends and latest happenings.
- Brian Johnston
Michelin stars and celebrity chefs: This cruise is perfect for foodies
New small cruise ship Silver Ray prides itself on having celebrity chefs stow away for a few nights to ensure its guests dine on the very best.
- Fiona Carruthers
The unexpected ingredients of a trip along the Rhône
Truffle hunting and raw-milk cheese tasting are just two of the delicious excursions during a river cruise in the south of France.
- Tim Johnson
Travel insider: five great deals from the Kimberley to Scandinavia
Plus there’s luxury lodging in the Sri Lankan highlands and a Roman hotel with a rich past.
- Life & Leisure
This Month
Eight experts pick the best cruises for 2025
It seems no waters are uncharted these days. We tapped eight cruise leaders for their favourite itineraries.
- Philippa Coates
September
Small ship, big adventures: Island-hopping in Portugal and Spain
This voyage aboard Windstar Star Pride included plenty of time ashore to explore volcanoes, deserts and tucked-away beaches.
- Tim Johnson
This really was a discovery expedition
Helicopter flights from a ship exploring the Chilean Fjords revealed glaciers not previously charted.
- Tim Johnson
Qantas says it won’t drop the ball as engineers strike
The airline says plans are in place to keep people moving over the AFL Grand Final weekend.
- Rachael Ward
The perfect autumn weekend in London
It’s not called the UK’s capital of cool for nothing. Here’s an insider’s guide to how to spend 48 fun hours.
- Alison Taylor
Kathy Lette on the ‘crime of menopause’, and dealing with enemies
The London-based Australian author spends her working week writing about life’s challenges. But weekends are for crosswords, laughter, cocktails and theatre.
- Fiona Carruthers
Sea Sea hotel aims for win win blend of old cool and new vogue
Designer George Gorrow is behind a new surf hotel at Crescent Head in NSW, which he desperately hopes isn’t the next Byron Bay.
- Eugenie Kelly
The sublime Greek island a ferry ride away from the madding crowds
Sifnos aims to become one of the world’s top 10 hiking destinations after restoring its old footpaths to foster slow travel. It certainly delivers.
- Susan Gough Henly
The beauty of a road trip through the vast American southwest
World-changing history, ancient culture and spectacular landscapes are all part of the New Mexico and Arizona experience. Pull on your hiking boots.
- Jennifer Hewett
A devilishly perfect place to get away from it all
Bury the hatchet or try your hand at outdoor pursuits like horse riding, fly fishing or cross-country skiing at this luxurious Rocky Mountains ranch in Colorado.
- Jennifer Hewett
If you want to get a sense of America, head to Virginia
As the US prepares for another feverish election, it’s timely to consider the country’s long-buried origin story.
- Catherine Marshall
Are you a politics tragic? There’s a tour for that
A British former foreign correspondent has hit on a successful travel model – taking tourists into politically disputed territory.
- Catherine Marshall
If you’re leaving Disneyland while it’s light, you’re doing it wrong
The world’s best-known theme park inspires awe and delight during the day, but after dark Walt’s $280 billion vision truly comes to life.
- Lucy Dean
Singapore outfit seeks $3.7bn to power up Australia’s green aviation fuel sector
Street Talk understands Southern Asian Carbon has launched a multi-billion equity raise to manufacture a trio of biofuel refineries across Australia’s east coast.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport