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Sophisticated Traveller Editor

Fiona Carruthers writes on Travel specialising in Reviews, World, Australia. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Fiona is editor of The Sophisticated Traveller.

Sofitel Melbourne review: Weekend Away

Sofitel Melbourne review: Weekend Away

Fiona Carruthers finds elegance on a grand scale at Sofitel Melbourne.

Flown: Qatar Dreamliner business class

Flown: Qatar Dreamliner business class

Little touches add up to make Qatar Airways' Dreamliner business class virtually unbeatable.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
Flight test: Air Tahiti Nui business class

Flight test: Air Tahiti Nui business class

The cabin is not full, so there's a nice feeling of space and relaxation.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
Flight test: Qatar Dreamliner business class

Flight test: Qatar Dreamliner business class

So many little touches add up to make Qatar Airways' Dreamliner business-class virtually unbeatable.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
Bells beach house, Killcare Beach review: Weekend Away

Bells beach house, Killcare Beach review: Weekend Away

The ultimate seaside pad greets Fiona Carruthers at Bells Beach House, Killcare Beach.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
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Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard review: Luxury hotel fantasy with rock star qualities

Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard review: Luxury hotel fantasy with rock star qualities

London's newest hotel, in Western Europe's tallest building, needs to be on your bucket list.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
Pagoda trail

Pagoda trail

Myanmar and its people are opening up to the world, writes Fiona Carruthers.

Six of the best: Yangon colonial hotels

Six of the best: Yangon colonial hotels

Take a look at six of the best classic hotels to be found in Myanmar's largest city.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
Myanmar: Tourist boom sees hotel jostling for position

Myanmar: Tourist boom sees hotel jostling for position

A few years ago, Australian expat Bob Percival was writing a novel and conducting guided walks in the small village of Baisha in China. Then he discovered Myanmar.

  • by Fiona Carruthers
A blissful brief encounter

A blissful brief encounter

Indulgent day spas do have a fun side, writes Fiona Carruthers.

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