Former luxury yacht, converted to Australian cruise ship, ready to sail
Paspaley Pearl, a former motor yacht modified to become a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel, is about to launch in the Kimberley.
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Open Original WebsiteThe Gold Coast’s newest five-star hotel is not where you’d expect
It stands to reason that Mondrian hotels’ entry into Australia on Queensland’s Gold Coast isn’t among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise,
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:06:14 +1000
Open Original WebsiteIconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
The former luxe playground of visiting global superstars in the ’70s and ’80s, Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its biggest refurbishment to date.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital
It’s 2am on a balmy Wednesday and I’m sitting sipping a cocktail in a bookstore. Yes, a bookstore.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Port guide: Boston, US
This American city has a unique combination of historical sights and lively contemporary neighbourhoods, and is designed to be appreciated on foot.
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Open Original WebsiteQantas beware: Virgin now offers a best-in-world business class
Virgin Australia’s new partnership means that Qantas now has serious local competition for long-haul flights to Europe.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Packing light? Easier said than done when heading for a cold climate
The temperature will range from 3°C to 9°C, but the sun can be strong and feel warmer, I’m advised. It makes packing the right clothes a challenge.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteRome’s forgotten river is actually home to some of its greatest sights
A river may run through its ancient heart, yet Rome’s citizens don’t think much of their answer to the Seine.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:03:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteEverything about a bagel is great, except one thing
They may have been described as “an unsweetened doughnut with rigor mortis”, but the bagel is only getting bigger.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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I love Europe, but a few hours in this country is more than enough
This seems like a country that has sold its soul and creates nothing beautiful, but merely relies on the beauty of its mountains.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Twenty spectacular destinations best seen by ship
There are stellar destinations here and overseas that are simply at their best when visited aboard a cruise ship.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteWant to use the Wi-Fi on a cruise ship? Read this first
Poor Wi-Fi has long been a bugbear of cruise travellers. No more, though some aspects of staying connected are still annoying.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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America has some genuinely terrible food. It also has some of the best
To the uninitiated, food in the US has a bad name. But burgers and giant portions are just a small part of American food, particularly if you know where to go.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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