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Tatyana Leonov

Tatyana Leonov

Tatyana Leonov is a freelance writer for Traveller.

The ParkRoyal Darling Harbour.

A screen-free staycation with my daughter taught us both a lesson

Getting back to basics without a phone or a TV goes well – until we need to use a QR code.

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Stereotypes aside, a trip to this US coastal city can offer a cultural hit

The marriage of calm and chaos of Miami defies logic, but it works.

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Tatyana Leonov with her daughter, Millie, who has Angelman syndrome.

My daughter has a disability. AI could help me ‘see’ her run, but I’m torn

Millie, who lives with Angelman syndrome, has just learnt to walk, but is it fair for me to use technology to render a virtual future that may not be hers?

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Valiant Lady rips up the cruising rule book.

This Virgin ship takes the cruise rule book and rips it up

Richard Branson’s Valiant Lady is one three ships in Virgin Voyages’ sleek and stylish fleet, offering a cruise experience like no other.

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Brightline at Orlando Station.

America’s privately owned, high-speed train service beats flying

I skip the hassle of flying, avoiding long security lines, cramped seats, and delays, making for a much more stress-free trip.

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We miss our own kids, but we’re determined to make the most of it.

For the first time since becoming parents, we went away without the kids

A couple’s weekend with actual adult talk for the first time in years? It might sound like heaven, but it comes with a few lessons.

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An American Airlines Boeing 777 underway.

I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward

American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.

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Valiant in open waters. Drone footage Supplied PR image for Traveller. Check for re-use.  xxValiant Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady maiden cruise ; text by Keith Austin cr: Virgin Voyages (handout image supplied for use in Traveller, no syndication) 

I went on one of Virgin’s party cruise ships alone. Here’s what happened

What started as a quiet solo escape became a whirlwind of fun, unexpected friendships and unforgettable moments.

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Have kids, will have adventures.

Seven tips for having more adventurous holidays with kids

You may not be able to take as many risks as you did pre-children, but there are ways to introduce children to more “off the beaten path” travel.

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Arriving in Rarotonga feels like stepping into a living postcard.

A short(ish) flight away, this place is like stepping into a postcard

There’s plenty to do when visiting the Cook Islands, or you can choose to do nothing at all.

  • Tatyana Leonov