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Julietta Jameson is a freelance travel writer who would rather be in Rome, but her hometown Melbourne is a happy compromise.

Melbourne’s outstanding new airport hotel is a little bit Jetsons
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Hotel reviews

Melbourne’s outstanding new airport hotel is a little bit Jetsons

The current Skytrax’s World’s Best Airport Hotel better hang onto its tiara – the futuristic Novotel ibis Styles Melbourne Airport is coming for it.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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Airline review: This business class offers a Goldilocks experience
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Airline reviews

Airline review: This business class offers a Goldilocks experience

Restarting this route to Europe after 20 years, Singapore Airlines delivers a flight that Goldilocks would enjoy – it’s just right.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Aussie travel company plans epic 50th bash in the shadow of Everest

Aussie travel company plans epic 50th bash in the shadow of Everest

World Expeditions is throwing a black-tie event with a difference for the 50th anniversary of its operations – and you’re invited.

  • by Julietta Jameson
World’s best airport hotel is near perfect, with one major issue
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World’s best airport hotel is near perfect, with one major issue

Despite loving Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s new look and feel, I’m not sold on my room – there’s a key problem.

  • by Julietta Jameson
New York’s second-largest museum is a must-visit

New York’s second-largest museum is a must-visit

When it comes to American museums, few are as storied as this pioneering and much-loved one in Brooklyn.

  • by Julietta Jameson
This legendary hotel has hosted celebrities for 125 years

This legendary hotel has hosted celebrities for 125 years

With an A-Z of celebrity clients ranging from Agatha Christie to Lenny Kravitz, there’s no doubting Cape Town’s Mount Nelson hotel’s place in the lexicon of legendary hotels.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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New luxury ship with the ‘finest cuisine at sea’ floats out

New luxury ship with the ‘finest cuisine at sea’ floats out

There is no disputing the quality of Oceania’s food and drink offering – and there’s one chef for every 10 guests onboard.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Coming soon: The 20 hottest hotel openings

Coming soon: The 20 hottest hotel openings

From brand-new builds to heritage revamps, major hotel openings continue apace well into 2025.

  • by Julietta Jameson
This ‘ultra-luxury’ new spa is a three-level extravaganza

This ‘ultra-luxury’ new spa is a three-level extravaganza

Spas, and all of luxurious add-ons and treatments that they provide, have come of age.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Hotel brand with Hollywood origins opens Melbourne’s coolest new stay

Hotel brand with Hollywood origins opens Melbourne’s coolest new stay

The Standard Hotels group has opened an offshoot in one of Australia’s trendiest enclaves. As rock’n’roll as this new hotel may be, it’s also comfy and homey.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Tarzan meets Robinson Crusoe at these incredible treehouses

Tarzan meets Robinson Crusoe at these incredible treehouses

Now you can stay in a luxury tented suite in the treetops overlooking the Ntiakitiak River within the 150,000-hectare Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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