Reviews & advice
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
The cheaper way to stay at one of Australia’s iconic outback destinations
What many don’t realise is that only a tiny proportion of visitors to El Questro Station stay at the iconic $2000-a-night Homestead.
- by James Woodford
Opinion
Tips & advice
I used to enjoy a tipple (or three) while on holidays. Not any more
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★
Airport reviews
The ‘world’s worst airport’ fails to live up to its reputation
- by Michael Fowler
★★★½
Hotel reviews
One of Singapore’s oldest hotels transformed literally overnight
- by Craig Platt
Opinion
Tips & advice
When it comes to bed bugs, not even luxury hotels are safe. I should know
If you’re about to go to Europe amid the current bed bug invasion – or anywhere, really – this strategy might save you from bringing back an unwanted souvenir.
- by Lee Tulloch
★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Underwhelming flight was good, until it suddenly wasn’t
A seat covered in crumbs, an overbooked, delayed flight and an unfulfilled promise of compensation undermine this European carrier’s service.
- by Flip Byrnes
A colourful trip back in time to Australia’s northerly neighbour
The Timor-Leste capital Dili’s Catholic Portuguese past is present as soon as we enter the harbour, and its splendour is best taken in by sea.
- by Helen Pitt
How to travel on a luxury ship for half the price
Want to try a new cruise line or sample the high life on a luxury ship at below regular cost? A repositioning cruise might bag you a bargain-price holiday.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tips & advice
Who’s the creepy old guy staying in a backpacker hostel? It’s me
Do young people secretly hate older travellers staying in backpacker hostels? A recent viral TikTok indicates the answer might be yes.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Aussie fashion designer’s new Byron stay gets a perfect score
These retro-style off-grid accommodations are ideal for an intimate escape or a big bash with you and your mates.
- by Nina Karnikowski
When is it OK to return to a country following a disaster?
The recent earthquake in Morocco has shattered villages and taken thousands of lives. Money is what’s needed to rebuild but how soon is too soon to return?
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This premium economy feels close to business class
Cathay’s premium economy is ideal for long-haul flights when you don’t want to fork out for business class, but need more space than economy.
- by Kristie Kellahan
‘Beyond our control’ is a phrase travellers never want to hear
Most travel insurers exclude acts of war, political unrest and acts of terrorism from trip cancellation coverage.
- by Michael Gebicki
The seven most luxurious first-class cabins for Australian flyers
For anyone flying out of Australia and looking to sample the last word in luxury at 30,000 feet, these are the picks of the bunch.
- by Michael Gebicki