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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.

The best places to stay in Hawaii

The best places to stay in Hawaii

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location
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Hotel reviews

This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location

I’m a huge fan of Hawaii, yet even I will admit it can be a painfully expensive destination. That’s what makes this hotel such a pleasant surprise.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
America’s first Raffles hotel is the pinnacle of modern glamour

America’s first Raffles hotel is the pinnacle of modern glamour

A world away from the original in Singapore, the first Raffles in the US still provides the same distinct service.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
I hadn’t heard of this beautiful, tiny country until I visited it

I hadn’t heard of this beautiful, tiny country until I visited it

The entire country of San Marino, just 61 square kilometres, is UNESCO World-Heritage listed.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The mid-size ship that delivers max-size enjoyment

The mid-size ship that delivers max-size enjoyment

After its bow-to-stern refurbishment, there’s a lot to love on Norwegian Cruise Line’s smallest ship.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

Changes are afoot for pet owners and those who’d rather not share the skies with dogs and cats. So how will the proposed new scheme work?

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price

Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price

Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
This French rail journey makes our own XPT trains seem luxe

This French rail journey makes our own XPT trains seem luxe

It’s a free-for-all. Passengers rush on to the train, cramming their larger luggage onto seats and in the aisles.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
It’s one of the world’s greatest cruise experiences, but few Aussies do it

It’s one of the world’s greatest cruise experiences, but few Aussies do it

In the realm of amazing cruise experiences, a transit of the waterways and intricate locks of this engineering miracle is near the top.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Airline review: An upgrade on this flight is a steal
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Airline reviews

Airline review: An upgrade on this flight is a steal

It’s definitely worth paying for an upgrade to premium economy on this five-hour flight. I’m able to stretch out, work and not spill hot tea in my lap.

  • by Kristie Kellahan

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