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Kristie Kellahan

Kristie Kellahan

Travel writer

Kristie Kellahan swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.Connect via Twitter.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, embodies the spirit of old New York.

The best places to stay in New York

Location matters more than thread count, so make time to research the neighbourhood that best suits your NYC vibe.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Seabourn Quest underway.

Ultra-luxury small ship will call Australia home this summer

Not too big, not too small, this ship has everything you need and nothing you don’t.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Hotel d’Inghilterra Rome Italy

The revamped grand Rome hotel that inspired an Oscar Wilde sonnet

Close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel d’Inghilterra has married modern comforts and historic charm.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Viking Mississippi on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi.

America’s most famous river journey is also highly underrated

The mighty Mississippi is storied in American culture, but it doesn’t always receive the love it deserves.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Skyline of Oia, traditional white architecture with windmills, Greek village of Santorini, Greece.

On an island overrun by tourists, I found the most photogenic spots

Wildly popular with tourists in search of the perfect shot, Oia’s narrow streets are packed shoulder-to-shoulder, but our guide is a pro.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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To be sure

How to avoid one of the biggest cruise ship rip-offs

Use these insider hacks so you don’t waste time and money on outings in port.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Viking Mississippi on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi.

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.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The rooftop infinity pool overlooks the city’s Old Town.

This exquisite Spanish hotel has to be seen to be believed

As Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central opens the door to a new chapter, its rich history continues to set it apart.

  • Kristie Kellahan
A hotel suite, complete with balcony and gas fire.

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.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Locals congregate around a 99 Cent Pizzeria in Midtown Manhattan.

NYC myths that are totally false (plus some that are surprisingly true)

No, you don’t need to be rich to eat here, and locals are unfairly maligned as “rude”. After 15 years of living in New York City, here’s what I’ve learnt.

  • Kristie Kellahan

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