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Trudi Jenkins

Trudi Jenkins

Content director, Traveller

Trudi is Traveller’s content director, with responsibility for all editorial across the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Originally from England, Trudi began her magazine career in London, and also worked as a sub-editor on Fleet Street. She has edited Sunday Life, delicious. magazine and Vogue Entertaining + Travel as well as establishing two successful online businesses. She has lived in France and Italy, and will travel long distances for good food, wine and coffee.

The Nagoya Kanko Hotel is in one of Japan’s less visited cities.

A taste of undiscovered Japan in an imposing new hotel

Keen to steer clear of Western tourists but still indulge in a luxe stay? Check out this hotel-within-a-hotel in Nagoya, Japan’s fourth-largest city.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The main lodge building has been extended, with additional indoor and outdoor areas.

The 100-year-old grande dame of luxury lodges gets a $25m revamp

Huka Lodge, the luxury New Zealand lodge that inspired imitators around the world, has just reopened after a substantial renovation.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The curved foyer of Hotel Gajoen, Tokyo.

This luxury Tokyo hotel is a favourite with locals

A historic hotel with its own shrine for weddings and a stunning art collection offers a unique insight into Japanese culture.

  • Trudi Jenkins
JAL suites in the First Class cabin.

This first-class is dated, but superlative service makes up for it

The plane on this route is 17 years old and looks it, but rarely have I encountered such welcoming, warm and thoughtful staff.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The David Caon-designed seats are surprisingly comfortable.

Dreading this long-haul flight, I had the best surprise

After forking out on business class to Europe for several years, it was time to see if premium economy is the Goldilocks option.

  • Trudi Jenkins
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A culinary adventure at the exceptional Peskesi Organic Farm in Crete.

The New York food writer who loves it here (and where he eats in NYC)

The man with one of the best jobs in the world – curating global food experiences for Silversea guests – shares his favourite discoveries both here and overseas.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Silver Ray’s unique asymmetrical design places the pool and lifts on one side.

Think cruising is not for you? This ship will change your mind

Silversea’s newest ship has an innovative, asymmetric design that makes it feel more like a luxury resort.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The alfresco Cellar Bar, overlooking Wategos Beach, is among the newer additions.

Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans

After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating, with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Regional flavours in the SALT Kitchen.

The surprising things I learnt about Mediterranean food on board a ship

As a former food-magazine editor, I wasn’t expecting to broaden my culinary knowledge on a cruise ship.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok’s terrace.

This is one of the world’s few luxury hotels that deserves its icon status

A stay at this impeccable property is a unique experience steeped in history and indulgence.

  • Trudi Jenkins

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/by/trudi-jenkins-p536re