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Kristie Kellahan

Kristie Kellahan

Travel writer

Kristie Kellahan swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.Connect via Twitter.

The Bill Bensley-designed Four Seasons Koh Samui.

How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)

Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The popular Pool Deck offer sun and shade options.

No expense was spared in the creation of this ultra-luxury ship

Seven Seas Grandeur boasts a Faberge egg, three Picassos and the most expensive mattress at sea.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Vangelis Daktylides – the family hospitality is based on authentic Greek culture and person-to-person connection.

Meet the family that owns much of Mykonos

In the 1960s, when rustic Mykonos was just starting to gain attention, the Daktylideses family saw the island’s potential.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Keep your card within your sight when paying for things on holiday.

A $297 charge for OnlyFans? My card details were stolen on holiday

Credit card scams are on the rise and tourists are common targets. Here are five tips for avoiding what happened to me in Europe.

  • Kristie Kellahan

Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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Sunrise over the pool at Halekulani resort.

The best places to stay in Hawaii

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Wayfinder Waikiki: cool and affordable.

This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location

I’m a huge fan of Hawaii, yet even I will admit it can be a painfully expensive destination. That’s what makes this hotel such a pleasant surprise.

  • Kristie Kellahan
City views from the open-air Long Bar & Terrace.

America’s first Raffles hotel is the pinnacle of modern glamour

A world away from the original in Singapore, the first Raffles in the US still provides the same distinct service.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The entire country of San Marino is heritage listed by UNESCO.

I hadn’t heard of this beautiful, tiny country until I visited it

The entire country of San Marino, just 61 square kilometres, is UNESCO World-Heritage listed.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The Spice H2O pool deck has ample space and chairs.

The mid-size ship that delivers max-size enjoyment

After its bow-to-stern refurbishment, there’s a lot to love on Norwegian Cruise Line’s smallest ship.

  • Kristie Kellahan

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