I went to one of the world’s ‘coolest’ restaurants. I don’t get it
There’s a type of attraction popping up around the world that really rubs me the wrong way: pretentious places that pretend they’re not pretentious.
- by Ben Groundwater
My simple flight home from Europe became a 74-hour ordeal
It was meant to be a standard, 21-hour jaunt home from Europe. Instead it turned into a comedy (or tragedy) of errors.
- by Belinda Jackson
Close to Australia, but Pacific paradise still feels like a secret
Off- the-beaten-track places are harder to find than ever, particularly when you can fly straight there, but Espiritu Santo is one of them.
- by Craig Tansley
The 100-year-old grande dame of luxury lodges gets a $25m revamp
Huka Lodge, the luxury New Zealand lodge that inspired imitators around the world, has just reopened after a substantial renovation.
- by Trudi Jenkins
This airline has no premium economy, but this is the next best thing
The discomforts of a long-haul economy class flight can’t be escaped, but these seats help ease the marathon.
- by Catherine Marshall
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Avoid Greek island’s infamous crowds by visiting the fake one instead
Overcrowded Santorini tops my anti-bucket list: the places I’ve absolutely no intention to visit. Could this little fake version be nicer than the real deal?
- by Hazel Plush
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This luxury Tokyo hotel is a favourite with locals
A historic hotel with its own shrine for weddings and a stunning art collection offers a unique insight into Japanese culture.
- by Trudi Jenkins
