Craig Platt
Craig Platt is the digital editor of Traveller and has had responsibility for the travel content on the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday digital products since 2007. He has worked in journalism for more than 25 years. Craig has a strong interest in aviation and airlines, as well as wildlife tourism and (increasingly) family travel. He has visited every continent, including once visiting six of the seven in a single year (he missed Africa).
World’s best airport named as Melbourne tops list for Australia
The annual World Airline Awards names the world’s best airport, as last year’s runner-up withdraws due to war in the Middle East.
- Craig Platt
Latest
Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region
Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.
- Craig Platt
There’s a new Raffles in Singapore and it’s not like the old one
This new resort came with great expectations, as the country’s second Raffles property after the best-known and most historic hotel in Singapore.
- Craig Platt
Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help
The closure of one of the world’s busiest regions for international airline traffic has caused massive disruption to travel plans – and your insurance might not cover you.
- Michael Gebicki and Craig Platt
A mythical island paradise didn’t exist, so an Australian created it
It might (incorrectly) be associated with a famous Beach Boys song, but this private island resort has plenty of other reasons to sing its praises.
- Craig Platt
Move over, Japan: The other Asian country Australians are flocking to
As Japan grapples with overtourism, its close neighbour is only just beginning to enjoy a boom in visitors thanks to its food and pop culture exports.
- Craig Platt
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- Airline reviews
This full-service airline has budget prices (if you avoid the bag fee)
Pacific paradise’s national airline delivers good value apart from the baggage fee – but I found a way to get around it.
- Craig Platt
My dolphin swim overseas was horrible. I tried it again in Australia
Animal tourism can be disturbing – for both tourists and wildlife – if it’s not run properly. Fortunately, this Australian operator treats its attractions with respect.
- Craig Platt
Where we went in 2025: The most popular destinations for Australians
Despite wars, changing entry requirements and a weak dollar, Australians’ love of travel showed no sign of slowing down in the past year.
- Craig Platt
The Irwins now offer luxury accommodation – complete with live crocs
Three crocodiles are lurking just off the terrace of my room, a few metres away from where my two small children are swimming.
- Craig Platt