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Kristie Kellahan

Kristie Kellahan

Travel writer

Kristie Kellahan swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.Connect via X.

Cenote in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.

The 25 new must-do highlights of North and Central America

The intriguing contrasts are endless: vast, rugged landscapes and high-tech cities, arid deserts and tropical rainforests, ancient cultures and a Bitcoin-based economy.

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Style forward… the front desk.

This redesigned flagship property showcases French-style luxury

A stylish renovation, a terrific French restaurant and the introduction of a cool new cocktail bar are good reasons to book this hotel for a Montreal stay.

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Star Princess underway.

Bigger, bolder and still affordable. The new star of the seas

Elegant and stylish, but always approachable and comfortable: that’s Princess Cruises in a nutshell. It’s not a “hip and sexy” cruise line, nor is it trying to be.

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French sophistication… the lobby.

New York hotels don’t get much more central than this

The hotel’s central midtown Manhattan location means an easy walk to Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park and more attractions.

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Dishes to dream of… Aulis Phuket.

There’s a new, bucket-list reason to head to Phuket

I’ve visited Thailand more than 40 times, and lived there several years, yet have never known the pleasure of this blissful food until now.

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JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa is built on the grounds of an abandoned university. Or is it?

Supposedly built on an abandoned uni, this resort is too good to be true

I thought I was checking in to a five-star Asian resort, and somehow I’ve stepped into another world.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Australian-owned Dante in New York’s Greenwich Village.

New York’s best places to eat and drink

A definitive ranking of New York’s best restaurants is an impossible task, but here’s a list of places we love.

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Birdwatching at Ashmore Reef.

Is a Kimberley cruise too wild for a nervous traveller? I found out

I’m not a fearless traveller. When a crew member warns there are crocodiles everywhere we will cruise, I consider staying on the ship for the next 10 days.

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Don Ca bridge on the Hai Van pass.

At just $10, this scenic train journey is the bargain of the year

Launched last year, this coastal train trip affords terrific views of the sea and mountains – as long as you don’t mind a bit of chaos when boarding.

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One of the great advantages of small ships is they can dock right in the heart of European old-town ports.

In a region famous for wild party cruises, this trip defied expectations

Having seen the reality TV show Below Deck, shot on the Dalmatian Coast, I was worried I would be the frumpy middle-aged woman in a sea of glamorous youngsters.

  • Kristie Kellahan