Reviews & advice
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort
The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it
- by Kate Allman
Opinion
Tripologist
Bags, meals and TV: On codeshare flights, which airline’s rules apply?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What should be on my itinerary for a Northern Lights trip?
Throughout November, Spitsbergen in Norway has zero hours of sunlight but this gives you a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Ship review: This ocean Princess is a model of advanced design
This is a ship unlike any other, with smooth lines and gentle curves, all designed to connect passengers with the outside world.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
★★★★★
Airport reviews
There is no greater airport to eat in than this one
This five-star airport delivers one of the most enjoyable airport experiences around. Just be sure to bring an appetite.
- by Shaney Hudson
To win over the locals, this is the one thing travellers must do
French people are the rudest, most arrogant people in the world. Is it really true, or simply a cliche perpetrated by a bitter Brit?
- by Belinda Jackson
Opinion
Tips & advice
Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years
I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes
It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.
- by Katrina Lobley
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
- by Julia Naughton
Your luggage can become gross. Here’s how to clean it
Exposure to other people and places can cause dirt, dust and germs to accumulate on your bags.
- by Stacey Colino
Tripologist: What should we do on a Dubai stopover if we don’t like malls?
With a few days stopover in Dubai, one of the best things to do is to leave Dubai.
- by Michael Gebicki
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
- by Natasha Bazika