Ute Junker
Travel writer
Ute Junker is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering travel for more than 20 years.
Magnificent retreat ticks every box in your Tuscan holiday fantasy
Cypress trees lining the drive? Check. Stone farmhouse with terracotta roof, gorgeous views over rolling vineyards? Check and check.
- by Ute Junker
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Five trendy European cities for the young at heart
Ready to do Europe a little differently? Look beyond the usual tourist trail and you’ll find some enchanting cities that blend heritage with a contemporary cool.
- by Ute Junker
The most stylish cruise ship you’ll ever set foot on
The brief for the designers of the Celebrity Edge was simple: create a cruise ship that looks nothing like a cruise ship.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas’ superjumbo business class is king of comfort
How many will continue to stick with Qantas after the airline’s recent woes is unclear, but at least the seats are still comfortable.
- by Ute Junker
The 16 hottest destinations for 2024 named
It will pay to take the road less travelled in 2024 – from Greenland to Guyana. Here are the top trending destinations for next year’s wish list.
- by Ute Junker
Post-pandemic New York is booming. Here’s why it’s back on the travel bucket list
Once considered something of a wasteland when it came to fine food, Midtown is now home to some of the city’s most talked-about restaurants.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Steep at over $2000 a night, but easily London’s most memorable stay
Prices are steep at the new Raffles but what else would you expect at such a remarkable property?
- by Ute Junker
The NZ-style of accommodation that showed Australia how it’s done
Alpine retreats, sheep station stays, coastal getaways – no two are the same, but New Zealand’s luxury lodges are famous for delivering magic moments.
- by Ute Junker
There is a fresh discovery around every corner on the enchanting island of Sicily
The island may be compact, but it has something for every traveller.
- by Ute Junker
Spain’s notorious party isle is surprisingly beautiful
It might have a party island reputation, but fortresses and natural wonders await beyond the nightlife at Ibiza.
- by Ute Junker