Luxury lodge in one of the harshest environments on Earth reopens

Northern Chile’s Tierra Atacama has just reopened after a year-long, $32 million transformation.

• by Julietta Jameson

Five food news and events to fire up your winter travels

From regional food festivals to hotel dining, all the events travellers will want to savour this month and beyond.

• by Katherine Scott

The world’s busiest international airport is shutting down. What’s next?

Dubai International handles 92.3 million passengers a year, but its days are numbered.

• by Emma Thomson

Asian tourist numbers to Japan are plummeting. A comic book is to blame

Holiday bookings to Japan from key Asian markets have plunged as a dire prediction made in a graphic novel goes viral on social media.

The stunning Pacific island nation just waiting to be discovered

It boasts brilliant marine life, sun-kissed beaches and rich historical experiences. And Qantas wants to take you, with a new direct service from Brisbane.

• by Matt Shea

Party tourists ruined Mykonos. Now they’re heading for another island

The island is now a far cry from the unassuming, undeveloped outpost it once was. It will soon be too late to reverse the damage.

• by Heidi Fuller-Love

Jetstar cancelled our flight – then treated us like royalty

“Making our way to the departure gate we heard the announcement that our flight was cancelled due to engineering issues.”

The ‘unethical’ travel-hack trend hotels hate

Lying about special occasions to get free perks from hotels, cruise ships and restaurants is a new trend driven by social media.

• by Sally Howard

The revamped grand Rome hotel that inspired an Oscar Wilde sonnet

Close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel d’Inghilterra has married modern comforts and historic charm.

• by Kristie Kellahan

The world’s biggest ocean-cruise lines are steering to rivers

Until now, it has mostly been river-cruise companies expand their horizons to the seas.

• by Brian Johnston