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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.

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
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
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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
Room with a view.

Every detail has been considered at this luxe Tassie getaway

A newly restored 1840s homestead is an indulgent retreat for a weekend of wine-tasting, saunas and hot tubs.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Kit Kemp’s style is a harmonious riot of pattern and texture.

New York hotel’s joyful design is the opposite of soulless ‘quiet luxury’

There’s a reason many previously all-white houses are now several shades of the year’s most on-trend colours, and it’s Kit Kemp.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Punakha dzong

The land of happiness that few tourists ever visit

Want to lose the crowds on your next holiday? Tourists are still something of a novelty in Bhutan, the country that invented Gross National Happiness.

  • Trudi Jenkins

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