Reviews & advice
Ten classic mistakes first-time skiers make
Are you even a skier if you haven’t made some, or all, of these simple mistakes?
- by Matt Hampton
★★★★½
Ship reviews
On board the modern version of the Love Boat headed for Australia
The largest Princess ship to homeport in Australia, passengers will enjoy the easy-going vibe when it arrives this summer.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
South America
The country with the world’s most confusing currency
Spend some time trying to get your head around the exchange rates here and you’ll likely find yourself longing for the days of traveller’s cheques.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: Is it safe to travel on Paris’ trains from the airport?
Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport into central Paris is fast and generally safe, but take a few precautions.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
Train journeys
Can’t afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead
While you won’t get the luxuries of the famous cross-continent train, you’ll at least be able to enjoy some of the same views.
- by Catherine Best
Opinion
Family holidays
A ban on adults-only hotels and resorts? I couldn’t agree more
It’s appalling you’re allowed to ban an entire section of society because it’s become acceptable to say you dislike them. One country is doing something about it.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Island resort offers a wonderfully laid-back escape from winter
Set in lush gardens with a backdrop of volcanic mountains and the ocean beckoning beachside, Little Polynesian is your textbook tropical escape.
- by Trudi Jenkins
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Returning from a long trip? This Singapore hotel is a great stopover spot
The youthful, social offshoot of a serviced apartment chain adds a splash of cool to Singapore’s Chinatown district.
- by Craig Platt
Seats don’t recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service
With the additional fees, this budget airline’s flight turned out to be more expensive than flying with its full-service rival.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Opinion
Air travel
Someone walked off with my companion’s suitcase. It won’t happen to me
It may seem like a good idea to pick a bright suitcase so it will stand out on a baggage carousel, but here’s why it’s not.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tripologist
Want to stay in Europe longer than 90 days? Here’s how
The Schengen area rules create a problem for many Aussies who want to spend several months travelling around the Continent. But there are some options.
- by Michael Gebicki
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