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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.

Tikal Temple I in Tikal, Guatemala. Visit while it’s still relatively undiscovered.

The new highlights of North and Central America

From the bright lights of Broadway to the northern lights, the Americas add up to epic destinations.

  • Kristie Kellahan
TGV Duplex INOUI high-speed train.

France’s fast trains are stress-free, but beware the backwards seats

 France’s high-speed TGV INOUI is more than an inter-city train. It crosses international borders too.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Hotel Zena wears its heart on its sleeve.

Trump wouldn’t stay in this unconventional hotel in a pink fit

For this Washington hotel, the future is female – and fans are flocking to it.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The Bill Bensley-designed Four Seasons Koh Samui.

How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)

Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The popular Pool Deck offer sun and shade options.

No expense was spared in the creation of this ultra-luxury ship

Seven Seas Grandeur boasts a Faberge egg, three Picassos and the most expensive mattress at sea.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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Vangelis Daktylides – the family hospitality is based on authentic Greek culture and person-to-person connection.

Meet the family that owns much of Mykonos

In the 1960s, when rustic Mykonos was just starting to gain attention, the Daktylideses family saw the island’s potential.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Keep your card within your sight when paying for things on holiday.

A $297 charge for OnlyFans? My card details were stolen on holiday

Credit card scams are on the rise and tourists are common targets. Here are five tips for avoiding what happened to me in Europe.

  • Kristie Kellahan

Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Sunrise over the pool at Halekulani resort.

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.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Wayfinder Waikiki: cool and affordable.

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.

  • Kristie Kellahan

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