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Julietta Jameson

Julietta Jameson

Travel writer

Julietta Jameson is a freelance travel writer who would rather be in Rome, but her hometown Melbourne is a happy compromise.Connect via email.

Twenty new luxury tents are due to open at Monarto Safari Resort in April.

You can now enjoy luxury safari glamping here in Australia

An unlikely wildlife destination is taking another step towards becoming a full safari experience.

  • Julietta Jameson
The new Lake Como Edition.

Como FOMO intensifies with new hotel opening

This famed area of Italy, much loved by the Byron, Napoleon and, of course, George Clooney, has turned a new page with the arrival of the Lake Como Edition.

  • Julietta Jameson
Aitutaki, Cook Islands

New bucket list: The 25 best Pacific and Australian experiences right now

Unrest, war and economic uncertainty are impacting the global travel landscape. There has arguably never been a better moment to spend our holiday dollars in our own region.

  • Julietta Jameson
The new St Regis Singapore Bar.

This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars

From discreet shophouses to glamorous hotel lounges, Singapore has a wealth of innovative bars that feature prominently on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.

  • Julietta Jameson
Ayers Rock Resort.

Seeing Australia’s big attractions could soon get much easier

Journey Beyond’s acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia means cross-country rail trips, Uluru and a reef escape could all be part of one itinerary.

  • Julietta Jameson
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Summer and a cafe in Valletta’s old town in Malta.

‘Cultural salons at sea’: the new wave of themed cruises

The themed cruise segment has grown into a multibillion-dollar market as operators respond to travellers seeking personalised itineraries.

  • Julietta Jameson
Room with a view … Crowne Plaza Geelong.

The $120 million hotel changing the face of this regional city

This Victorian industrial hub has been undergoing a gradual but deliberate metamorphosis. But until now, it has lacked top-tier stays.

  • Julietta Jameson
Ardour Milton Park Bowral.

Famed country estate reopens after $10 million makeover

Heritage values remain in the bones of the 1910 estate, but the experience has been recalibrated for modern travellers who value comfort, design and dining.

  • Julietta Jameson
Putting on the glitz. The Ritz-Carlton’s infinity pool.

The best places to stay in Melbourne

With huge growth in recent years, the hotel scene in Melbourne has become as diverse and extensive as the city itself. 

  • Julietta Jameson
An artist impression of the Celia Carriage.

Fantasy on wheels: Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin design train carriage

Drama, theatrics and a whole of colour will be onboard this designer-led luxury train.

  • Julietta Jameson