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Ute Junker

Ute Junker

Travel writer

Ute Junker is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering travel for more than 20 years.Connect via Twitter or email.

Visitor drawcard the Church of La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.

Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals

Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.

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Economy inflight entertainment screens will increase by 50 per cent.

Fewer seats, more legroom as Air NZ revamps Dreamliner cabins

The entire fleet of Boeing 787-9s is being retrofitted with new cabin interiors, meaning more room for economy passengers.

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Private dining under the stars at Phinda Rock Lodge, South Africa.

Experts name the most exciting (and surprising) things in luxury travel

Cancel the caviar pizza by the six-star resort pool. Today, luxury is more likely to involve simpler pleasures, says this panel of “luxperts”.

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Morning yoga at Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Retreat, Hawaii.

Ten of the travel wellness trends to watch in 2025

Quieten the mind and heighten sensations with the latest salves for 21st-century overload, from a cycle in the mountains to a brain-boosting retreat.

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Snow on Mauna Kea, Big Island, Hawaii.

No climbing required: The best views in the world are easy to reach

The sort of views you can only drink in when standing atop a soaring peak are no longer the exclusive purview of mountaineers and monks.

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Swimming with dolphins in Baird Bay.

This is one of our greatest experiences – so why isn’t it more famous?

Perhaps getting to this remote corner of South Australia is the reason, but now there’s a stunning place to stay when you arrive.

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Trouser clips? A travel writer on how to make budget hotels feel luxe

If you do find yourself in underwhelming accommodation, there are things you can do to make your stay feel a little more luxe.

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Stroll through the magroves at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

The new bucket list for Asia: 25 must-do places and experiences

From neon-lit cities to some of the oldest civilisations on Earth, from white-sand beaches to the highest mountains, no other continent can rival Asia for diversity.

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Gokyo Ri, Nepal, offers one of the most incredible views in the Himalayas.

The 35 greatest views in the world, as named by the experts

A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and inspiring views on Earth.

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Moraine Lake in Banff National Park.

It’s time for one of the best countries on Earth to stop being humble

With so much bluster coming from the White House, it’s time for America’s northern neighbour to step into the spotlight.

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