Reviews & advice
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Ship reviews
Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must-do
A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: What are some must-sees in Japan over three weeks?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Travel tips
More White Lotus? Nah, I’m tired of the rich behaving badly on holiday
- by Lee Tulloch
A $250m renovation raises the bar at Regent Santa Monica Beach
One of the most talked-about US openings of 2024 pushes boundaries for Santa Monica luxe beachfront hotels.
- by Kristie Kellahan
I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward
American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Is the golden age of visa-free (and fee-free) travel over for Aussies?
Many countries that once allowed Australian passport holders to enter without a visa now require them to apply – and pay – for a visa waiver.
- by Michael Gebicki
Entering the US has become more fraught. Here’s what you need to know
Planning a holiday to the United States? Here’s an overview of the strict new Trump administration-enforced immigration border measures.
- by Anthony Dennis
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Ship reviews
Travel can’t get any closer to flawless than on board this ship
“Unrivalled at sea” is the bold claim of this cruise company. So how good can a cruise ship get? We put it to the test.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: How to do a bucket-list Tahiti trip?
“I’m planning a trip to Tahiti as a lifelong ambition to see Bora Bora. What is the best way to travel there, and where should I stay?”
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Love it or hate it, you’ll never forget a stay at these grandiose digs
Abu Dhabi’s sprawling Emirates Palace hotel is another world but due to its size, it can also feel a little like a lost world.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Travel tips
Flying abroad with carry-on only was great. Then I made a rookie error
I’ve just made a chilling discovery. I’ve booked flights home and overlooked the fact that the first leg is a low-cost carrier with Draconian weight limits.
- by Tim Richards
Opinion
Mongolia
One of the most beautiful countries on Earth has the worst food
Few nations have the incredible scenery and sense of wild adventure of Mongolia. But there’s a reason travellers say you should “take a sauce”.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Savvy traveller
Trouser clips? A travel writer on how to make budget hotels feel luxe
If you do find yourself in underwhelming accommodation, there are things you can do to make your stay feel a little more luxe.
- by Ute Junker
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