Reviews & advice
Opinion
Family holidays
Banning adults-only hotels is insane. Most children are intolerable
As a stressed adult, I have a list of things that relax me on holiday, and the presence of children isn’t one of them.
- by Mark C. O’Flaherty
Opinion
Travel tips
I should be in Fiji this week, but I’m too afraid to go
There’s an outbreak of a disease few travellers think about, but it’s one you don’t get over. I would know.
- by Lee Tulloch
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
Should you boycott the US? The 20 biggest questions in travel right now
We posed 20 of the most pressing questions that should be on travellers’ minds to a group of experts across a range of categories. Here’s what they had to say.
- by Lee Tulloch
Want to take an extended holiday? Here’s what you need to do first
Careful planning can help make spending a longer time away from home carefree.
- by Nina Karnikowski
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort
An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.
- by Jenny Hewett
★★★★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
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