Chris Ashton

Chris Ashton

Byron Bay, NSW

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Inside Berkeley River Lodge’s remarkable revival

Fresh from an ambitious three-year transformation, this Kimberley lodge is made to exceed expecta...

The best cocktails to enjoy when you’re flying

Next time you scan the inflight cocktail menu, here are some mile high tipples worth setting your...

Untamed luxury awaits at reimagined Berkeley River Lodge

WA’s most remote lodge promises a fresh look, new all-inclusive experiences in 2026.

Emirates opens reward bookings for premium economy

It’s the long-awaited missing piece in the Gulf carrier’s reward redemption offering.

Qantas A220s to spread their wings internationally

The windy city of Wellington is first in line to welcome the modern single-aisle jet.

Sunkissed luxury awaits at the Gold Coast’s best hotels

The holiday mecca may see 300 days of sunshine a year, but its hottest asset by far is its premiu...

Retired British Airways 747 is reborn as a party plane

After more than 13,000 flights, one of BA’s storied jumbo jets can be booked for everything from ...

Huge changes coming to Sydney Airport Domestic T2

The airport hopes its T2 terminal will become “the fastest and most efficient in Australia”.

Fiji Airways adds non-stop flights from Cairns to Nadi

The new connection lifts off the same three days as Fiji Airways’ Nadi-Dallas flights.

Qantas jets back to Rome in 2025

The popular seasonal route returns for next year’s European summer.

Auckland’s Hotel Britomart is an oasis of luxury

There’s no such thing as ‘too much brick’ at this gorgeous inner-city escape.

Inside Singapore Airlines’ refreshed London Heathrow lounge

Although sharing the same footprint, the lounge feels considerably larger and more inviting.

Finish 2024 on a high with these Scenic Eclipse cruises

Dreaming of an all-inclusive holiday? There’s still time for an ultra-luxury cruise this year.

More Singapore Airlines flights coming to Brisbane

It’s the latest in a stream of carriers boosting connections to the Sunshine State.

Coming soon: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2025

These are some of the glamorous escapes you’ll want to check into next year.

Another airline introducing a ‘green tax’ on airfares

Passengers will soon need to pay an ‘environmental cost surcharge’ on every flight.

China Eastern Airlines bringing the Airbus A350 to Brisbane

Get set for a vastly-improved business class, complete with a ‘mini first class’ suite.

Turkish Airlines unveils all-new Crystal Business Class

Sliding doors, wireless charging and a lighter, warmer colour palette are a few of the top-line d...

Virgin Australia ending Cairns-Tokyo flights

Just one year after flights began, Virgin is saying ‘sayonara’ to Japan.

Qantas Airbus A380 business class

Stretched along the upper deck of the A380, this really is Qantas’ best business class.