Travel news
The world’s best pastry chef and toiletries by Brad Pitt? New hotel has both
Hotel Les Lumieres is right next to France’s famous royal residence, the Palace of Versailles, and reflects its grandeur.
- by Julietta Jameson
‘World’s best business class’ about to get better as upgrade unveiled
Qatar Airways’ business class seats are already more like first class, but the airline’s next generation “Qsuite” will go even further.
- by Julietta Jameson
Like a private jet: Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class
At the Airbus factory in Toulouse, we take a look at the new, top-tier seats Qantas will install for its ultra-long-haul non-stop flights to New York and London.
- by John Arlidge
Traveller Letters: This premium economy is not worth the money
“In the air the food was poor and the toilets were shared with economy class. The only advantage was a bit more seat space and faster disembarking.”
Traveller Letters: Is it fair that costs go up after you make a booking?
I was quoted one price for motel accommodation, but on arrival it had gone up by 10 per cent and it was too late to back out.
London’s transformed ‘living laboratory’ is a one of a kind
London’s much-loved Natural History Museum has breathed fresh air into the story of our planet with the reopening of its two-hectare gardens.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Europe
Europeans are angry about tourists, but they’re blaming the wrong people
If overtourism is the cause of so many problems in Europe, why are we having the same issues here in Australia?
- by Ben Groundwater
Traveller Letters: If it’s empty, why can’t I use the business class loo?
“Surely, a common-sense approach to safety and passenger welfare prevails over exclusive, business class toileting.”
- by Traveller
The six coolest new business class seats set for take off
These are the best new premium plane seats to look out for in the months ahead – and details on how to find them.
- by Ramsey Qubein
Opinion
China
Visa-free or not, few Australians want to go to China
China has announced Australians will get visa-free entry for stays up to 15 days, but will it make any difference?
- by Lee Tulloch
Surge in new hotels as crackdown on Airbnbs in Byron looms
A new home away from home has opened in Byron as the impact of new caps on short-term rentals in the tourism hotspot are about to be felt.
- by Julietta Jameson