Brand new and full of impressive technology, Quantum of the Seas promises a new experience in cruising. Winston Aldworth gets a unique perspective on a very new ship future.

In Ibiza's bars, young travellers pay big prices, but there are ways to avoid a budget blowout, writes Sam McKeith.

A Fijiian island is reversing the often destructive impact of tourism, finds Peter Feeney.

Need some inspiration for the year ahead? Here are some brilliant things to do around the country.

Make new travel plans for the new year. Megan Singleton sets her globetrotting goals.

Europe isn't the only place to boast impressive churches and cathedrals, the United States also has a wonderful mix of traditional and modern places of worship.

In Melbourne, Bonnie Sumner takes time out from tots, toys and tantrums and gets her life back.

Mackerel floss anyone? Jesse Mulligan finds new and innovative Asian eateries in Sydney.

Need some inspiration for the year ahead? Here are 20 great places to go around the world.

Singapore thrives on its fascinating mix of races and customs, writes Tori Mayo.

Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest festival in Europe and one Josh Martin enjoyed a little too much.

Man's best friend is never far from Tessa Chrisp's side, offering companionship on a Rarotongan holiday.

Justine Tyerman laps up life at one of Sydney's most prestigious residences, but misses the cut for a celebrity soirée ...

Somaliland has become a bastion of democracy and stability compared with Mogadishu and other areas in the war-torn south, writes Christopher Adams.

Antisocial fliers make for plane hell, says Megan Singleton.

Looking for an excuse to indulge your inner foodie while travelling? Plan your next trip around one of these events ...

The young and the young-at-heart will be surprised at how diverse Norfolk Island is, writes Eli Orzessek.

If you're taking your first steps towards a floating holiday, Jane Archer offers tips to help you enjoy your break.

In a market more competitive than a bazaar of carpet sellers, airlines see that by improving their food, they improve the experience and are more likely to get the passenger booking again.

Hobbling at the back of the pack (with one broken shoe) Jini Reddy hikes the heights of Connemara - home to staggering landscapes and well-earned seafood suppers.

New Zealand's Lake Tekapo has been ranked one of the best spots in the world for stargazing.

There's plenty to see in this vibrant North American city, writes Megan Singleton.

George Gonzalez visits two sites linked to the mysterious mastermind of American horror.

Spa treatments around the world are as different as the languages spoken in the destinations they hail from, writes Megan Singleton.

A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.

Swedish Lapland is a wonderland in winter, when traditional activities belie its modern role as an up-and-coming hub of international communication.

The adults-only Palm Island Resort has holiday relaxation down to a silent art, writes Tori Mayo.

Follow the locals' instructions and this Unesco World Heritage-listed walking trail in the Kii Mountains could make your dreams come true, writes Kate Hodal.

This seaside city's history as a magnet for the prominent can be traced back further than its glittering 19th-century heyday, writes Robert DiGiacomo.

If living a more active life is on your resolutions list for next year, here are five adventurous ideas that will help you stay on track even while vacationing.