Los Angeles
The modest shack where Hollywood stars eat before they’re famous
The famous Route 66 ends at a modest cafe that’s been frequented by the likes of Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Quentin Tarantino.
- Paul Chai
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Terrific value LA hotel has an app for everything, including the door
This stylish urban bolthole in Downtown Los Angeles will help stretch your travel budget, provided you’re OK without five-star hand-holding.
- Rob McFarland
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.
- Tatyana Leonov
Seven incredible modernist homes in LA you can visit
Architectural innovation is a constant in the City of Angels, where modernism has flourished and dream homes are always on the agenda.
- Margaret Barca
- ★★★★★
- Airline reviews
This is the best way to fly between Australia and the US
With its private check-in, stunning new lounge and business suites with closing doors, this US airline outdoes the competition.
- Craig Tansley
LA Downtown’s hidden riches that reach for the stars
Skyscrapers and stardom were pies in the unsullied skies when 44 settlers arrived from Mexico in 1781 and established a pueblo in today’s Downtown Los Angeles.
- Catherine Marshall
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
No wonder celebs love this iconic LA hotel
This historic pink-hued hotel which opened as The Huntington in 1914 has always attracted A-listers.
- Sue Wallace
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
It’s not Changi, but this notorious US airport has improved immensely
The upgrade of LAX’s Terminal 3 has addressed many of the pain points that make flying domestically in the US such a gruelling experience.
- Rob McFarland
The posh steakhouse at sea was overdone. So it was totally reimagined
Luxury cruise ships have long had traditional steakhouses, but a pleasing sea change has influenced their style and menus over recent years.
- Brian Johnston
The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
- Courtney Kruk
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