Airline review:Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food
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Airline review:Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food

The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.

  • byJulietta Jameson

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A new Queen takes to the seas,but cruise line pulls out of Australia

There’s good news and bad news for Australians who appreciate Cunard,the cruise line that operates the Queens of the sea.

  • byBrian Johnston andJulietta Jameson
Hotel’s $8 million revamp helps overlooked Queensland town into spotlight

Hotel’s $8 million revamp helps overlooked Queensland town into spotlight

This stunning town has emerged from the shadows of its showstopper neighbour the Great Barrier Reef.

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Yarra Valley finally gets more winery accommodation

Yarra Valley finally gets more winery accommodation

A push is on to boost accommodation in Victoria’s Yarra Valley,with several popular wine producers soon to add ‘hotelier’ to their credentials.

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Popular Fiji resort’s upgrade will see it have seven swimming pools

Popular Fiji resort’s upgrade will see it have seven swimming pools

Phase one of an extensive renovation is now complete,with two-bedroom family rooms set to be a crowning feature.

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One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats

One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats

Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats,hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.

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Think airports are boring places? You’re doing it wrong
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Think airports are boring places? You’re doing it wrong

The announcement came over the PA:“This is the final boarding call for passengers Victoria and David … Beckham.” I rushed to the gate.

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I thought this place would be boring. Instead,it reduced me to tears
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Belgium

I thought this place would be boring. Instead,it reduced me to tears

When I saw a day roaming a World War I site on the itinerary,the word ‘boring’ came to mind. Now I think every Australian needs to visit it.

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Singapore Airlines resumes alternative Europe route after 20 years

Singapore Airlines resumes alternative Europe route after 20 years

The move offers an alternative entry point into north-western Europe to the busier,bigger Amsterdam and Paris airports.

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Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time

Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time

The luxury ship,which will sail around Australia,the Pacific and even to Antarctica,features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.

  • byJulietta Jameson andBrian Johnston
This incredible safari lodge offers luxury,but not for profit

This incredible safari lodge offers luxury,but not for profit

Forget everything you think about not-for-profit accommodation:this South African safari outfit offers luxury accommodation that channels 100 per cent of profits back into the lands and communities surrounding it.

  • byJulietta Jameson