Reviews & advice
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
A five-star stopover stay in a neighbour beats bustling Dubai
This outstanding outpost of the venerable Mandarin Oriental brand impresses even more than most.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Air travel
The five worst types of air passenger, according to a flight attendant
Let me burst a delusional bubble. Honey, the crew doesn’t love talking to you. They endure you out of kindness.
- by Paula Gahan
Opinion
Air travel
I’m still wallowing in bronze Frequent Flyer status, but it’s worth it
Qantas is going to reduce the value of my Frequent Flyer points by 20 per cent. I should be outraged, but I’m not.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Iconic ’90s resort’s new must-see island spectacle
This is a tranquil, eco-friendly base to explore the beauty, landscapes and wildlife of the biggest sand island in the world.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Forget the pith helmet: What you really need to pack for a safari
Pack light, follow the lead of guides, wear muted colours, expect extremes and take a first-aid kit.
- by Catherine Marshall
Seven of the worst travel predictions (and five that might still happen)
From crazy (laser-powered planes and underwater resorts) to credible (flying taxis and airport cities), check out these travel predictions.
- by Robert Jackman
My 8½ hour flight became a 19-hour endurance test
A mechanical issue saw my flight return to Sydney shortly after take-off. Understandable, but what happened next was less than satisfactory.
- by John Borthwick
Opinion
Tripologist
What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says
Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Travel tips
I’ve lived in Australia, Canada and the UK. Here’s my ranking of each
I’m often asked by friends which of the three countries is the best place to live. Here’s my (subjective) verdict.
- by Kirsten Powley
Your questions: I’m Australian, but can I enter here on my UK passport?
“I have Australian and UK passports but only the UK passport is up-to-date.”
- by Michael Gebicki
The world’s safest, and least safe, airlines named
A new report takes stock of the publicly available data to rank the world’s safest airlines. But does it really tell the full story about this complex issue?
- by Robert Jackman
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