World
World's greatest New Year's Eve parties
John O'Ceallaigh From the world's highest outdoor restaurant to a double-dip private plane at more than $16,000, here are some of the world's most exclusive New Year's Eve parties.
Latest travel news
'Can you bring me back a ... ?' How to deal with travel gifts
THE TRIPOLOGIST 'Since you're heading for Thailand/Venice/the wilds of Turkmenistan, can you pick me up a silk cushion cover/a Murano vase/a yak wool carpet in a traditional design?'
USA: High tourist numbers expected as states legalise recreational marijuana
USA: One-star hotel room, $1000 a night
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Australia
Wicker ways: top picnic spots
THE TRIPOLOGIST Shake out the picnic rug and raid the fridge - because when the sun is shining, nothing beats a picnic.
Thailand
Pads Thai on the cheap
THE TRIPOLOGIST The Thai capital has fantastic hotels charging surprisingly affordable rates, writes Michael Gebicki.
Deals
Going, going, gone
Still stuck for a trip this summer? Let us tell you where to go with these last-second holiday ideas.
USA
Vegies with a higher purpose
The Big Apple's hotels are sprouting gardens, writes Indira Naidoo.
Famous Flyer
Famous Flyer: Anthony Callea
Miami and Europe are high on the travel list of singer Anthony Callea.
Expert traveller
Why Europe does Christmas better than us
The Backpacker To Europeans, Australia's summer Christmas just seems wrong. And I can understand why.
Where not to go in summer
The Backpacker As the hotter months descend, thoughts turn to summer destinations - but you don't want to be going to these ones.
Mama Holiday
Yes, we're flying on Christmas Day
TRACEY SPICER 'Will we see Rudolph out the window?" my daughter Grace asks, excitedly. It depends on how many G&Ts; Mummy has.
Travel Insider
Call this a holiday? Surviving staying with the rellies
JANE E FRASER Can staying with relatives ever be a holiday?
Who will you be flying with in 2014?
Travellers' Check The shape of air travel in Australia is about to undergo huge changes.
Airlines
Flight test: Vietnam Airlines economy class
FLIGHT TEST The Vietnamese are known for hospitality and warmth, but their airline doesn't reflect this.
Everyone asks: should I drink alcohol on a plane?
THE TRIPOLOGIST A double shot of alcohol and altitude can make for a flight with unpleasant side effects.
Luxe Nomad
Australian Christmas? It's a bit sad
LEE TULLOCH Compared with the northern hemisphere, I find the way we do Christmas a bit dispiriting.
