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Trudi Jenkins

Trudi Jenkins

Content director, Traveller

Trudi is Traveller’s content director, with responsibility for all editorial across the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She has edited Sunday Life, delicious. magazine and Vogue Entertaining + Travel as well as establishing two successful online businesses. She has lived in France and Italy, and will travel long distances for good food, wine and coffee. Follow her on Instagram at @trudijenkins_

The resort’s pool has been refreshed, but the popular swim-up bar remains.

Noosa’s landmark hotel has a brand-new look (and a great restaurant)

This iconic Queensland hotel has had a makeover, and its new Italian trattoria is a key attraction.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Views of Dubai from the world’s highest infinity pool.

With the world’s highest infinity pool, this hotel is peak stopover luxury

If you’re going to maximise a Dubai stopover, why not go all out with a stay at this glamorous beachside hotel.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Suyian Lodge, Kenya

My first stay on this continent may have ruined all future trips

As we arrive at this imposing new luxury lodge and take in the seemingly infinite views, I realise I may have peaked a little too early for my first trip to Africa.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Cabarita’s Halcyon House is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

After 10 years, this is still one of Australia’s best beachside hotels

The Tweed Coast’s Halcyon House opened in 2015 but is still going strong, with accolades from around the world.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London.

Is this London hotel the ultimate in luxury?

Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel is a new-build with only 50 rooms in the heart of Mayfair.

  • Trudi Jenkins
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The generous pool provides a welcome respite from Athens’ summer heat.

This European design hotel is a cool escape from the city

Just 30 minutes from downtown Athens, the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club has sea breezes, a Palm Springs modernist vibe and excellent food.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The Aquamar Terrace is hidden away and peaceful.

Our verdict on the world’s newest luxury ship

We join Oceania Allura’s maiden voyage from Italy to Greece, and check out everything from the stateroom to the specialty restaurants.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Oceania Allura.

Is this the most indulgent dining at sea? Here’s our verdict

It promises “the finest cuisine at sea” but does Oceania Cruises’ brand new ship deliver?

  • Trudi Jenkins
The rooftop of La Fondation hotel has views of the Eiffel Tower.

The new must-book Paris hotel with rooftop bar and Eiffel Tower views

A design-led hotel in a locals’ neighbourhood with excellent food and a vibey rooftop bar? Tick, tick, tick...

  • Trudi Jenkins
The train skirts the coast until Marseille.

First class at 300 km/h for just $93? It’s a five-star train journey

The train from the Cote d’Azur to Paris is a relaxing and comfortable ride in first class with excellent French food.

  • Trudi Jenkins