Travel news
Timeless elegance: Britain’s new ‘ludicrously luxurious’ train
The Britannic Explorer – due to be launched in July 2025 – is a luxury hotel on wheels that will travel through some of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes.
- by Anthony Lambert
A health scare led two men to build their dream Byron holiday retreat
You’ll feel like a Rich Lister staying at ESTE Wategos, but bookings are only available “on application”.
- by Julietta Jameson
First look: Emirates’ new jet throws down challenge to Qantas
The airline’s first Airbus A350 raises the bar for all classes – even economy – and puts a challenge to Qantas for its version of the same plane.
- by John Arlidge
Epic hiking trail across ‘the roof of Australia’ finally complete
The 55-kilometre Snowies Alpine Walk has opened in Kosciuszko National Park, offering hikers the chance to immerse themselves in Australia’s highest terrain.
- by Julietta Jameson
Hobart’s first Hilton hotel opens (somewhat unexpectedly)
The Tasmanian capital’s new $65 million development wasn’t always going to be the state’s first Hilton-branded hotel. Until a last-minute change.
- by Julietta Jameson
Luxury brand’s big French river-cruise comeback
When Travelmarvel’s one-time charter, MS Van Gogh, returns to France, gastronomy will be a major feature, as is likely with any visit to foodie France.
- by Julietta Jameson
Free return flights and major discounts: Airlines’ Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales
Major airlines are embracing the US phenomenon of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts spanning many popular routes from Australia.
- by Katherine Scott
Traveller Letters: The Japanese showed me how to recline my seat politely
“I decided to bring Japan’s respect and thoughtfulness home with me as a souvenir.”
One of the Pacific’s most famous hotels finally reopens
There are few South Pacific hotels as storied as Aggie Grey’s, which first opened in the Samoan capital of Apia in 1933.
- by Julietta Jameson
Asia’s imminent cruise boom is great news for Aussies
Asia tantalises with long coastlines, culture-dense cities and fabulous archipelagos. Now the cruise focus has finally turned towards this under-cruised continent.
- by Brian Johnston
Victoria’s hot springs mecca launches three luxury eco lodges
At Peninsula Hot Springs there’s a new premium accommodation experience far from the crowds, and it comes with private soaking pools.
- by Julietta Jameson