Reviews & advice
★★★★
Hotel reviews
With serenity and comforts aplenty, this restored retreat is superb
Hobart luxurious Lumiere Lodge is near enough to the centre and waterfront for all the attractions, but far enough afield to enjoy the peace of suburbia.
- by Jim Darby
★★★★
Airline reviews
Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent
Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat, the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Tripologist
The 10 rules of plane toilet etiquette
Earlier this month, Qantas passengers on a nine-hour flight to Hong Kong were warned that three of the five toilets wouldn’t be working.
- by Michael Gebicki
Vegetarians, look away: This is the best barbecue meal in the world
In South America you can gorge on magnificent barbecue meals – and accompanying Malbec – at half the price you would pay in Australia.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
The false claims people make about travelling in India
“Beggars are everywhere”. I see more beggars on a stroll through Sydney’s CBD than I do travelling in India.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Ship reviews
On board the game-changing cruise ship built for $1.6 billion
There’s plenty to keep you amused on Celebrity Edge, but watch out for added extras charged in US dollars.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
Family holidays
Forget school fees: Here’s how I’m spending my ‘bank of nan and pop’
There’s no chance this grandma will bankroll the cost of private school fees, but I will take them on holiday.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Opinion
Australia
Truly great cities all have one thing that Sydney doesn’t
Barcelona has them; so do London, Paris and Istanbul. Melbourne has at least three. But not Sydney.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tripologist
Too hot or too cold: The worst thing about hotel beds
There are some places where a doona makes sense, but they pop up everywhere. I’ve had them in tropical island resorts. I just don’t get it.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Asia
If you’re tempted to put your feet in a fish spa, read this first
Have you ever been tempted to have one of those fish pedicures that are offered in backstreet spas in many Asian cities? Don’t be.
- by Lee Tulloch
★★★★
Airline reviews
A punishing start, but this business seat lets you bounce back
There’s great service and food on board this early morning flight, but where’s the amenities kit?
- by Craig Platt
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