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Qantas email directed me to a scam visa site
The next day I attempted to purchase something online with my credit card, and it was declined.
Virgin wants premium customers but treats you worse than Jetstar
I’m not sure if there is any other industry where they charge you for a service, don’t provide it and then make you go through barriers to get a refund.
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.
- by Craig Platt
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.
- by Julietta Jameson
‘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.
- by Julietta Jameson
After experiencing this airline, we’ll never bag Qantas again
After we queued for three hours, the airline denied us boarding because they over-sold our flight.
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.
- by Julietta Jameson
Cramped? Uncomfortable? Yes, but also the best flight ever
The Concorde might have been cramped but several of our readers had the privilege of flying it during its life – and have plenty to say about it.
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.
- by Julietta Jameson
I was bumped from my extra-legroom seat while Qantas staff sat in them
We booked extra-legroom seats at an additional cost. At the gate, I checked the boarding pass to find I had been moved.
Women-only travel boom continues with launch of new trips
Across the global travel industry, operators are expanding all-female departures in response to sustained growth and rising demand.
- by Julietta Jameson