The most infuriating things about our favourite holiday destinations

These writers reveal their personal pet peeves about some of the world’s best-loved travel hotspots.

Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

• by Kate Armstrong

A five-star home away from home on Australia’s most exclusive island

This private Lord Howe Island getaway is like having your own private luxury getaway – with all the best bits that a hotel can provide.

• by Jane Richards

I don’t like gin and hate tonic, but a new trend is changing my mind

There’s been a renaissance in craft distilleries and a signature gin is now commonplace in hotels and lodges.

• by Lee Tulloch

New planes were meant to be more comfortable. Here’s why it didn’t happen

Despite the hype around new designs and technology, economy class isn’t getting any more spacious. It wasn’t meant to be this way.

• by Michael Gebicki

Sleeping in a bookstore seems romantic, but the reality is no fairytale

It’s an affordable stay in expensive Japan, which is a plus. But the room is functional and not much else.

• by Julia D'Orazio

At this antisocial hostel, rooms fit together like Tetris blocks

If you’re looking for an affordable stay in one of the world’s most expensive cities, this hostel offers a great price – and solitude.

• by Natasha Bazika

If there’s one bad thing about visiting Japan, it’s this

Anyone who has been to Japan has no doubt had this experience: you find a great restaurant, only to be told you can’t come in.

• by Paul Marshall

Your questions: How should I spend three weeks in Europe?

Belgium’s cities are gorgeous and Croatia has beautiful beaches, but why not indulge yourselves by exploring southern Italy?

• by Michael Gebicki

Banning adults-only hotels is insane. Most children are intolerable

As a stressed adult, I have a list of things that relax me on holiday, and the presence of children isn’t one of them.

• by Mark C. O’Flaherty