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.

The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.

There’s good news and bad news for Australians who appreciate Cunard, the cruise line that operates the Queens of the sea.

This stunning town has emerged from the shadows of its showstopper neighbour the Great Barrier Reef.

A push is on to boost accommodation in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, with several popular wine producers soon to add ‘hotelier’ to their credentials.

Phase one of an extensive renovation is now complete, with two-bedroom family rooms set to be a crowning feature.

Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats, hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.

The announcement came over the PA: “This is the final boarding call for passengers Victoria and David … Beckham.” I rushed to the gate.

When I saw a day roaming a World War I site on the itinerary, the word ‘boring’ came to mind. Now I think every Australian needs to visit it.

The move offers an alternative entry point into north-western Europe to the busier, bigger Amsterdam and Paris airports.

The luxury ship, which will sail around Australia, the Pacific and even to Antarctica, features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.