Reviews & advice
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort
An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.
- by Jenny Hewett
★★★★½
Ship reviews
On board the modern version of the Love Boat headed for Australia
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: Is it safe to travel on Paris’ trains from the airport?
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
Train journeys
Can’t afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead
While you won’t get the luxuries of the famous cross-continent train, you’ll at least be able to enjoy some of the same views.
- by Catherine Best
Opinion
Family holidays
A ban on adults-only hotels and resorts? I couldn’t agree more
It’s appalling you’re allowed to ban an entire section of society because it’s become acceptable to say you dislike them. One country is doing something about it.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Island resort offers a wonderfully laid-back escape from winter
Set in lush gardens with a backdrop of volcanic mountains and the ocean beckoning beachside, Little Polynesian is your textbook tropical escape.
- by Trudi Jenkins
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Returning from a long trip? This Singapore hotel is a great stopover spot
The youthful, social offshoot of a serviced apartment chain adds a splash of cool to Singapore’s Chinatown district.
- by Craig Platt
Seats don’t recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service
With the additional fees, this budget airline’s flight turned out to be more expensive than flying with its full-service rival.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Opinion
Air travel
Someone walked off with my companion’s suitcase. It won’t happen to me
It may seem like a good idea to pick a bright suitcase so it will stand out on a baggage carousel, but here’s why it’s not.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tripologist
Want to stay in Europe longer than 90 days? Here’s how
The Schengen area rules create a problem for many Aussies who want to spend several months travelling around the Continent. But there are some options.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Not quite luxe but this expedition ship is the real deal
Premium rather than luxury, this is an unbeatable vessel with every technology and a crack team of experts to tackle polar travel.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
How should I spend a 14-hour layover in Qatar?
You’ve got plenty of time and provided you arrive at a reasonable hour, you could take one of the transit tours offered by Qatar Airways.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airport reviews
One of the world’s busiest airports gets a $2 billion upgrade
Ten years ago I waited in a snaking security queue that extended out into the snow. Now a $US1.3 billion refurbishment is making this airport one of the best.
- by Kate Allman
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