Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Louvre Abu Dhabi at the crossroads of the world

After 10 years of anticipation and controversy, hopes are high for the $2.6 billion Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Cellist Julian Thompson gets in some practice in his hotel room in Helsinki.

The ACO revels in exploring Helsinki

The ACO played up a storm on their Finland debut tour, documented here by Fairfax photographer Wolter Peeters and the ACO's Caitlin Benetatos.

"There's an art to ordering room service," says the exexcutive chef of Claridge's hotel in London.

At your room service: the top 5 dishes people order

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Australian soccer fans can kick off their Russian World Cup tour in Moscow, but they will have to venture further to see ...

How to follow the Socceroos in style through Russia

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Salvador de Bahia is a vibrant melting pot of Brazil’s many cultures.

Why Salvador de Bahia is Brazil's most vibrant city

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The Suite Impériale at the Hotel Ritz Paris is every bit as grand as its name.

A pinch-yourself moment at the Ritz Paris

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Midtown is home to NYC’s most iconic buildings.

New York: why Midtown is uppermost

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A cyclist takes an early morning ride over Tower Bridge.

How to stay fit while visiting London

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Xavier De Maistre took up the harp aged nine because he "fell in love with the harp teacher".

'The world's sexiest harpist' is coming to Australia

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Sailing in Antarctica with Poseidon Expeditions The cruise ship Corinthian II in front of a huge Iceberg in Antarctic ...

Must-see travel destinations for 2018

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Most travellers to Shanghai will be familiar with The Bund, but there's much more to the city than meets the eye.

Shanghai surprise: life as a foreign correspondent

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Ferrari's GTC4Lusso is more at home on the open road than in historic cities.

Driving a Ferrari through Florence is the devil's work

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Ocean Swim Safari participants take the plunge into the warm waters of Mana Island, Fiji.

Best of Sophisticated Traveller in 2017

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The Pacific Ocean takes pride of place at Ventana Big Sur.

Indulge your inner hippy in style at Ventana Big Sur

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Uncompromising: Alla Wolf-Tasker is an advocate for finding your culinary voice and then, "perfecting, perfecting, ...

The gospel of hospitality queen Alla Wolf-Tasker

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A swirling glass of light, dry red at Giant Steps.

Pinot shiraz blends make a welcome comeback

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Emilia Wickstead is a preferred designer to the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge and Amal Clooney.

Emilia Wickstead gives beachwear the royal treatment

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Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson: "I never check in luggage."

This exec swears by her tactics for long-haul travel

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The Reef Expedition program allows participants unprecedented access to the reef and its inhabitants, such as this green ...

Inside the quest to save the Barrier Reef

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