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Ute Junker is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering travel for more than 20 years.

Airline review: This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane

Despite some awkward design elements, this lie-flat business class seat is one of the most comfortable in the sky.

  • by Ute Junker
The world’s eight ultimate luxury hotels for your bucket list

The world’s eight ultimate luxury hotels for your bucket list

What lifts a hotel into the top tier of luxury is the way it makes you feel. Each of these properties creates a lasting impression.

  • by Ute Junker
This old, scenic Austrian town is keeping a big secret

This old, scenic Austrian town is keeping a big secret

Surrounded by the mighty Alps and world-class skiing, Innsbruck is also a gourmet getaway.

  • by Ute Junker
New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.

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Magnificent retreat ticks every box in your Tuscan holiday fantasy

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.

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Five trendy European cities for the young at heart

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.

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The most stylish cruise ship you’ll ever set foot on

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.

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Airline review: Qantas’ superjumbo business class is king of comfort
★★★★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

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

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