Of Uluru, porridge and babes in paradise: Takeoff travel news
FOOD The butler does it Lick the plates clean and eat your porridge: that’s the order when you visit Scotland during its year-long celebration of the land and larder. Merry […]
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Canter past Patagonian icefields. Sail the tranquil waters of Lake Como in Italy. Sip coffee in a Palestinian village. Listen to the ancient voices of Australia’s Arnhem Land. Climb the mountain paths of northern Albania. Let’s go!
Airline review: Scoot business class, Sydney to Singapore
THE PLANE Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – the airline received its first Dreamliner this year, for the Singapore-Perth and Singapore-Hong Kong routes. By the end of 2015, all Australian routes will be serviced […]
Tate Britain art gallery: Art reincarnated
The spiral staircase inside the main foyer of the Tate Britain art gallery in London. Photo: Alamy London’s Tate Britain shines from its $86 million facelift, right down to the cafe’s […]
Guide to a three-day trip to Melbourne
Caffe e Torta, 314 Little Collins St, Melbourne. Photo: Belinda Jackson Want to drink coffee, sip martinis, frequent the best eateries and shop like a true local? Melburnian Belinda Jackson […]
Snaptastic in Kakadu, Cape York hooked up and Queenstown communes: Takeoff travel news
TECH Snap to it! Ditch the hard drive of photos you’ll never look at and go retro with Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 8 cameras, for instant gratification from instant photos. The […]
Weekend in Kosovo, off to the Olympics, secrets of the Big Apple: Takeoff travel news
Palenque ruins, Mexico ADVENTURE Into the obscure Fancy a weekend in Kosovo? There are few corners of the globe that are not comprehensively explored, but Intrepid Travel has revealed four […]
Switch to island time: Escape to the South Pacific
Balmy nights, glo-bright beaches, lush greenery, and welcoming people: the reasons for a South Pacific island holiday are as clear as its aquamarine waters. Just follow our South Pacific island […]
In the raw in Phuket, Tiger trims down, checking out the Flying Doctors: Takeoff travel news
FOOD In the raw on Phuket The luxury Sri Panwa hotel on Phuket’s southern coastline has opened its newest dining option, an authentic Japanese restaurant called Baba IKI. Order from […]
Airline review: Jetstar business class
THE ROUTE Melbourne to Phuket. THE LOYALTY SCHEME None unless you pay an additional $200 for a Business Max bundle, which earns points with Qantas Frequent Flyer or Emirates Skywards […]
Farewell, toxic world: Takeoff travel news
SPA Farewell, toxic world Learn to achieve true wellness in a world where we are exposed daily to toxins, in a once-off retreat at the luxurious Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. The […]