Caroline Gladstone

Caroline Gladstone

Caroline Gladstone

Caroline Gladstone always wanted to write and travel from the days she was given an Olivetti typewriter at age 10 and a Speedwell bike a couple of years later. Her travels now take her on planes, trains and ships as well as cycles. She’s cruised on more than 50 ships – big, small, expedition, luxury and even cargo. Caroline has written Fodor’s guidebooks on Australia and the lovely isles of French Polynesia. Her love of vintage fashion and art deco style sees her take frequent trips to the Blue Mountains to stay in wonderful old hotels and poke around quirky shops.

Harmony of the Seas' canyon design means many cabins have balconies facing into the ship.

226,000 tonne monster: On board the world's biggest cruise ship

You can't help but live large aboard the world's biggest passenger ship.

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Extremity: Ramah Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Taking the polar plunge - are you game?

Stripping off and jumping in: it takes courage to do the polar plunge.

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Eli Creek, Fraser Island.

Queensland

All aboard for Fraser Island

Caroline Gladstone greets P&O; Cruises' first visit to the world's largest sand island.

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Go in peace: Inside the monastery.

Canada

The retreat that's not just for nuns

This small hotel in a historic former convent in Quebec is a serene haven in keeping with its previous existence.

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The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea: Harmony of the Seas.

Cruising

World's biggest ship: Things that will surprise you

You need a bit of intestinal fortitude to stomach some of the crazy things on the world's biggest cruise ship.

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Yamba fishing trawlers.

NSW

The best coffee town in Australia?

Australia's obsession with coffee knows no bounds - even the smallest towns, like Maclean on the Clarence River, know their beans.

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Poolside on deck.

Cruising

Smooth sailing in Melanesia

A luxury cruise ship holds its own against a tropical cyclone.

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The castle-like Chateau Frontenac.

Canada

Three-minute guide to Quebec City

The best things to see, eat and do in the city of Quebec.

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Having a friend on the journey lightens the load and heightens the joy.

Travel tips

Travel creates friendships, but can they last?

I envisage days lazing by the beach and nights partying with my new pal. But things turn ugly.

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Santorini, Greece.

Cruising

A heavenly trip around the Med

A whirl around the Mediterranean and a pilgrimage on the side – heavenly.

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Cockatoo Island is just 18 hectares and is a 25-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay.

NSW

Review: Inside Sydney Harbour's own island escape

A couple of nights on the island is the perfect mixture of an island and city stay.

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Celebrity Reflection's Martini Bar.

Cruising

Show-stopping glamour aboard Celebrity Reflection

Is that Johnny Depp I spy snoozing in a hammock on the top deck Lawn Club of Celebrity Reflection?

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The Rainbow Region of Nimbin Rocks attracts the free-spirited.

NSW

Taste the bounty of Byron Bay

Finds your inner hippy on the food trail in the NSW hinterland.

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A barman makes a cocktail to order.

Cruising

Cruising food so cheap, it may as well be free

Carnival Spirit's new restaurants are excellent value, and tasty to boot.

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The rooftop pool at Citadines Kuta Beach, Bali.

Indonesia

Flashpacker stay at infamous Bali address

Bang-smack in the middle of Kuta and across the road from the beach, you couldn't ask for a better location to immerse yourself.

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