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Excursion at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi … Celestyal Cruises’ Persian Gulf voyages.

The next big cruise ship destination is the desert

The Middle East is poised to be the next boom destination for cruising and while this might seem unexpected, there are good reasons to consider it.

  • Brian Johnston
The Linderhof Palace in Bavaria.

‘The wickedest city on Earth’ and other new must-visit World Heritage sites

From opulent palaces in Europe to “the wickedest city on Earth”, here are five new additions to the UNESCO list worth taking a trip to.

  • Chris Leadbeater
We wouldn’t get this close to wildlife in Australia.

The basic Aussie survival skill we forget as soon as we go overseas

As a nation, there’s nothing we love more than terrifying foreigners with stories of our own deadly creatures.

  • Justine Costigan
The 2024 solar eclipse, as seen in Puerto San Julian, Argentina.

Want to catch the next solar eclipse? See it on a ship

Nature’s most wondrous and powerful phenomenon is making a brief appearance next year. Here’s the best way to see it, and where you need to be.

  • Brian Johnston
Visitor drawcard the Church of La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.

Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals

Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.

  • Ute Junker
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Gordes in Provence, France.

We want to spend Christmas in Europe. Where is a good place?

It depends on your priorities, but there is no Christmas like an English Christmas.

  • Michael Gebicki
Hierve el Agua, a spring in San Lorenzo Albarradas, Oaxaca,

Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations

Too dangerous, too expensive, too dull or too difficult. Some destinations have undeserved or outdated reputations and may be worth another look.

  • Brian Johnston
San Sebastian is not particularly well-connected.

Want to avoid crowds in Europe? Look for what a destination is missing

It’s tempting to book budget flights in Europe and go to multiple places quickly and cheaply. But true travel success comes in the ability to resist.

  • Ben Groundwater
If you’re lining up to by a lift pass for the same day, something has gone wrong with your planning.

No-brainer ways to save on an Australian ski trip

If you’re walking up to the lift ticket window in the morning to buy a lift pass for the same day, something has gone seriously wrong with your planning.

  • Kate Allman
Gold twin cabin on the Ghan made up for the day.

Travelling on a sleeper train is an exercise in space management

All aboard: how to make the most of five days in your four-square-metre cabin on board the Indian Pacific.

  • Riley Wilson

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