Despite valid ESTAs,my wife and I were detained at the US border

Despite valid ESTAs,my wife and I were detained at the US border

After being fingerprinted and photographed,the border agent demanded a great deal of information from us.

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New rival for Emirates and Qatar Airways unveils its luxurious cabins

New rival for Emirates and Qatar Airways unveils its luxurious cabins

Riyadh Air is set to take off at the end of this year with cabins to rival the best in the sky. Just don’t expect to be served champagne on board.

  • byLeen Al-Rashdan
Never mind scams abroad,Sydney Airport stung me twice

Never mind scams abroad,Sydney Airport stung me twice

Your reader letters frequently highlight scams encountered when travelling overseas,but my experience suggests that you need to be equally vigilant in Australia.

Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant

Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant

Catseye Pool Club in the new The Sundays resort features the distinctive cooking of the country’s pre-eminent seafood chef,Josh Niland.

  • byJulietta Jameson
This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter

This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter

Blazes decimated the Grampians tourism business over summer. Now visitors are ready to head back.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Chasing a Qantas refund? After five unanswered emails,I had an idea

Chasing a Qantas refund? After five unanswered emails,I had an idea

“I was determined not to give up,but I also realised that sending off another email was likely to have the same result,until I had a bright idea before the sixth email.”

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On holiday,it’s time for parents to draw a line in the sand

On holiday,it’s time for parents to draw a line in the sand

The Netflix series Adolescence is a warning to parents about kids spending too much time online. A holiday is the perfect circuit-breaker.

  • byLee Tulloch
North Korea bans tourists (again) after influencers visit

North Korea bans tourists (again) after influencers visit

Travel influencers have been told not to stage pranks in North Korea or mock the state after it shut its borders to tourists following a visit from Westerners.

  • byJulian Ryall andDaniel Hardaker
Airlines prioritise safety,except when it comes to choosing your seat

Airlines prioritise safety,except when it comes to choosing your seat

Airlines like to say that safety is their number-one priority. I would say that all goes out the window unless you pay extra to sit with your family.

Stylish new Bali resort helps the battle against bogans

Stylish new Bali resort helps the battle against bogans

The popular Indonesian island is clamping down on disrespectful tourists,and a new hotel is offering a five-star escape from the madding crowds.

  • byJulietta Jameson
An Australian was denied US entry for bizarre reasons. He’s not alone
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An Australian was denied US entry for bizarre reasons. He’s not alone

One Australian traveller says he’s now $15,000 out of pocket after being denied entry to the US after “enhanced vetting”. His crime? Choosing a cheap fare.

  • byAnthony Dennis