The medicines and first-aid items every traveller should pack

The medicines and first-aid items every traveller should pack

Few things ruin a tropical holiday as quickly as an ear infection. I’ve been burned before,but a two-week cruise finally saw me pack my first medical kit.

  • bySheriden Rhodes

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Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business
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Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business

Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
The Heineken beer family owns a historic hotel. It can never be sold

The Heineken beer family owns a historic hotel. It can never be sold

The billionaire brewers filled the hotel,built in 1896 on the site of Amsterdam’s first inn,with their priceless Dutch art collection.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Ten of the best things to do in London with teens

Ten of the best things to do in London with teens

Boho markets,Hyde Park,street art,Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Cruise ship review:Floating boutique hotel offers exceptional value
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Ship reviews

Cruise ship review:Floating boutique hotel offers exceptional value

Fresh contemporary style,interesting port stops and inclusive tours … no wonder Travelmarvel Vega is consistently booked out.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise

The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise

Knowing what to pack ensures you don’t find yourself with too much luggage and contents that never see the light of day.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
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Six of the best tried,true and new Hunter Region eateries

Six of the best tried,true and new Hunter Region eateries

The Hunter’s burgeoning culinary scene – with its mix of newcomers and old favourites – is celebrated every April with a month-long food festival.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
I took my teen daughter with me on a European river cruise

I took my teen daughter with me on a European river cruise

Bringing a teenager on a river cruise raises a few questions – will she stay in the cabin complaining about the Wi-Fi and be desperate to disembark? Only one way to find out

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Beaches and bar crawls:Nine must-do highlights of Newcastle

Beaches and bar crawls:Nine must-do highlights of Newcastle

While Newcastle’s beautiful beaches beckon,you’ll also find fusion ramen,a burgeoning food and wine scene,historical architecture and a bar hop by light rail.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Where to find the incredible chocolates that inspired Willy Wonka

Where to find the incredible chocolates that inspired Willy Wonka

A 121-year-old chocolate shop in London is the official supplier for Buckingham Palace and was a favourite of Willy Wonka creator Roald Dahl.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Nine must-do highlights of Mudgee,NSW

Nine must-do highlights of Mudgee,NSW

Food,wine,breweries and beautiful countryside. Mudgee offers a perfect weekend escape.

  • bySheriden Rhodes