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A five-star stopover stay in a neighbour beats bustling Dubai
★★★★★
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
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The five worst types of air passenger, according to a flight attendant
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
I’m still wallowing in bronze Frequent Flyer status, but it’s worth it
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
Iconic ’90s resort’s new must-see island spectacle
★★★★
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

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)

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
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My 8½ hour flight became a 19-hour endurance test

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
What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says

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
I’ve lived in Australia, Canada and the UK. Here’s my ranking of each

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?

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

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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