Skip this ‘forlorn’ Blue Mountains town? You’ll be missing out

Skip this ‘forlorn’ Blue Mountains town? You’ll be missing out

Poor old Katoomba has seen better days,but to suggest it be bypassed en route to other sights in the area does the town a major disservice.

  • byJulie Miller
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Etihad to squeeze luxurious first class on to its smallest planes

Etihad to squeeze luxurious first class on to its smallest planes

While Jetstar and other carriers go no-frills with the new single-aisle Airbus,Etihad is going the opposite way with first and business class beds on board.

Controversial new five-star Gold Coast hotel set to open

Controversial new five-star Gold Coast hotel set to open

The much anticipated Mondrian Gold Coast is finally about to open – two years after its target date.

  • byJulietta Jameson
‘It breaks my heart’:Giant Gandalf sculpture in NZ airport to be removed

‘It breaks my heart’:Giant Gandalf sculpture in NZ airport to be removed

For more than a decade,passengers at Wellington Airport have boarded flights below the figures of two giant,hovering eagles from The Hobbit.

Can I get up? Airline left seatbelt sign on for whole 10-hour flight

Can I get up? Airline left seatbelt sign on for whole 10-hour flight

We had four flights over the past month and the seat-belt sign stayed on for the whole flight (over 10 hours for each flight).

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 perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

From May,the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across riverbanks,desert plains and mountains.

  • byJulietta Jameson
New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote,exotic regions

New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote,exotic regions

The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres through Asia.

  • byJulietta Jameson
When it comes to cruising,there’s good news for solo travellers

When it comes to cruising,there’s good news for solo travellers

Single,or partner not keen on a cruise? The good news is many lines are making it easier,cheaper and more appealing to sail alone.

  • byBrian Johnston
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.