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Jane Richards is an Associate Producer with Traveller.

Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin
★★★★½
Ocean cruises

Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin

This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.

  • by Jane Richards
$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor

This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.

  • by Jane Richards
Supremely located hotel has two Rome icons on its doorstep
★★★★★
Rome

Supremely located hotel has two Rome icons on its doorstep

Rome wasn’t built to be seen in a day, so it helps to have a hotel in such a central and convenient location.

  • by Jane Richards
Beyond Venice, these three European ports are standouts

Beyond Venice, these three European ports are standouts

Beautiful coastlines and fascinating history await on this cruise taking in Pompeii, Split and underrated Trieste.

  • by Jane Richards
Singapore’s incredible green hotel is a glimpse of the future today
★★★★★
Singapore

Singapore’s incredible green hotel is a glimpse of the future today

Cascading foliage, bulbous curves: first-timers do a double-take when they arrive at this Singapore hotel.

  • by Jane Richards
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New ship’s alternative route reduces the cruise crush in Venice

New ship’s alternative route reduces the cruise crush in Venice

Norwegian Viva offers an appealing new option for those wanting to experience Italy while easing pressure on cruise-crowded Venice.

  • by Jane Richards
Cleverly designed NSW luxury cabins offer a place for all seasons
★★★★
Orange

Cleverly designed NSW luxury cabins offer a place for all seasons

Basalt’s slick but snug cabins on a working cherry orchard offers the perfect weekend getaway.

  • by Jane Richards
The replica Italian island that’s actually in Vietnam

The replica Italian island that’s actually in Vietnam

Why would you build a hybrid version of Italy on a Vietnamese island?

  • by Jane Richards
Phu Quoc, Vietnam travel guide: The Mediterranean-style island village that's actually in Vietnam

Phu Quoc, Vietnam travel guide: The Mediterranean-style island village that's actually in Vietnam

Why would you build a hybrid version of Italy on a Vietnamese island?

  • by Jane Richards
Fiji to Sydney cruise on board Norwegian Spirit: The best way to appreciate Sydney Harbour's beauty

Fiji to Sydney cruise on board Norwegian Spirit: The best way to appreciate Sydney Harbour's beauty

It's my first entry to the city by ship and the first time I'm able to see the effect this dazzling harbour has on visitors.

  • by Jane Richards