Travel news
New Singapore hotel is a foodie’s paradise
The new-build mid-scale hotel comes with six distinct dining and drinking options.
- by Julietta Jameson
No Dark MOFO, but there are plenty of other winter festivals to enjoy
Dark MOFO may be hibernating this year, but Australia has no shortage of new and old-favourite winter festivities to ward off the chills.
- by Julietta Jameson
No snow, but queues form as Australia’s first ‘alpine coaster’ opens
The sight of a new $9 million alpine coaster was a welcome distraction from otherwise bare and drizzly ski slopes over Thredbo’s opening weekend.
- by Katherine Scott
Opinion
Tripologist
Qantas’ interior plans for epic long-haul flights take out top award
A giant wraparound entertainment screen in business class and a win for Qantas’ epic long-haul flight plans featured at this year’s aircraft interiors expo.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: One of Europe’s top attractions was a big disappointment
“After visiting Alhambra as a young backpacker in 1982, I looked forward to my return visit to take in what I had not fully appreciated at the time.”
Opinion
Ocean cruises
After 90 years, P&O cruises end in Australia with a whimper
For the millions of us who’ve enjoyed a holiday with P&O Cruises Australia, a special era comes to an ignoble end.
- by Brian Johnston
After nearly four years, last COVID-era plane stored in outback takes off
At the height of the pandemic, 152 planes were being stored at Alice Springs. The longest resident has just returned to the skies.
- by Julietta Jameson
Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
Qantas passengers will now be assigned group numbers that will determine when they can board.
- by Katherine Scott
Record breaker: Luxury ship’s epic world cruise features sky-high price
With 14,000 bottles of champagne and 68 kilos of caviar on board, indulgence will never run dry on Regent Seven Seas’ world cruise.
- by Brian Johnston
Traveller Letters: Why can’t Jetstar transfer my bags on connecting flights?
“Apart from the inconvenience, it is highly inefficient, with travellers dragging their bags around and creating further congestion in the check-in area.”
Australia’s hotel restaurants are undergoing a renaissance
An Australian hotel restaurant renaissance is under way – travellers’ tastes have evolved, and hoteliers and top chefs are taking note.
- by Katherine Scott