Craig Platt
Digital editor, Traveller
Craig Platt is the digital editor of Traveller and has had responsibility for the travel content on the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday digital products since 2007. He has worked in journalism for more than 25 years. Craig has a strong interest in aviation and airlines, as well as wildlife tourism and (increasingly) family travel. He has visited every continent, including once visiting six of the seven in a single year (he missed Africa).
- ★★★★
- Train journeys
This bullet train journey is something Australians can only dream of
This is everything a bullet train journey should be – a fast way to connect two major centres, in comfort and with frequent services at a reasonable price.
- Craig Platt
Dated seats and entertainment, but this business class can save you $2000
Some seats are better than others, and you won’t find the latest Hollywood releases on board, but the crew helps make up for it.
- Craig Platt
- Analysis
- Tourism
Some tourists are avoiding Trump’s America, but we aren’t
Horror stories of Australians being denied entry at the border have done little to stem our enthusiasm for visiting the US.
- Craig Platt
Sydney hotel won’t win any beauty awards, but it’s all about location
Its exterior isn’t flashy, but an interior revamp and new brand revitalise this centrally located hotel.
- Craig Platt
Bizarre Aussie natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed
Here, where King Sound meets the Indian Ocean, the tide is fast, violent and chaotic. It’s one of the most bizarre things I’ve seen.
- Craig Platt
New route launched as Australians flock back to former Asian favourite
The number of Australians visiting Hong Kong has surged by 40 per cent in recent months.
- Craig Platt
World’s best airline named as Qantas climbs back from low point
Qantas has regained some ground in the annual ranking, while Virgin Australia’s new partner won the top award.
- Craig Platt
How to see the best of New York in four days
New York is the city that never sleeps and getting sleep can also be a challenge for visitors - because there's simply too much to do.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★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.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
‘Business class’ for half the price of others, but no lie-flat seat
It may not let you lie down, but it’s as good – if not better – than other airlines’ premium economy offerings.
- Craig Platt
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