Here are the new features from Qantas The Australian Way July 2009 online at Qantas Travel Insider + highlights of our web-exclusive content.
Photo Galleries on Travel Insider
Last month we introduced image galleries across Travel Insider. Here are the destinations we featured on page 24 of Qantas The Australian Way this month:
Seoul
Honolulu
Madrid
South Africa
Architecture and Design Special
The shape shifters
Acclaimed architects and design commentators reflect on the cities, eras, inventions and trends that have inspired them.
Self-respect
Words Andrea Jones
Australiana is back: the nation's flora and fauna, history and art, from indigenous paintings to Ned Kelly, are providing renewed inspiration for our premier design artists – and not a cultural cringe in sight.
Vive la France
Tour de France: Life cycle
Words Rupert Guinness
Rupert Guinness has covered the Tour de France for 20 years. As the 2009 event gathers speed, the sports writer reflects, rather breathlessly, on Australians who have made their mark on the world’s toughest cycling race.
Sydney's French Polish
Words Caroline Baum Photography Chris Chen
Scattered across Sydney is a melange of Gallic eateries, fashion houses and purveyors of fine French food, wine, cosmetics and homewares.
Qantas Sport
Qantas Wallabies: Bouncing back
Words Norman Tasker
This year's Qantas wallabies tour of South Africa is infused with the spirit of '69.
Qantas Socceroos: Gold keeper
Words Michael Cockerill
As the Qantas Socceroos prepare for their 2010 tilt at the World Cup, veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer talks children’s books, refugees and learning from mistakes.
City Guide
Ask the Concierge: Rome
Luciano Zamberlan, Hotel Hassler Roma.
Accommodation
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Jl Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia.
Lešic Dimitri Palace
Korcula, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia.
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
192 Syndicate Road, Tallebudgera, Queensland, Australia.
Where I Stay: Four Seasons Resort, Jimbarab Bay, Bali
Philip Cox, Director COX Architects & Planners, designer of Voyages Longitude 131.
Food and Drink
Neil Perry: Dessert storm
Neil Perry and Catherine Adams certainly make a great (roast) pear.
Restaurants: Magic puddings
The dining capitals of the world are full of restaurants where desserts shine. Here are some of the sweetest.
Wine: Join the club
Words Nick Stock
Choosing the right wine club is a bit like choosing the right bottle of wine.
See and Do
Boys for all seasons
Words Leta Keens
The latest selection on the jukebox musical juggernaut is Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, reincarnated in the award-winning Jersey Boys.
Melbourne: Gallery slaves
Words Kendall Hill
Stencil art, cheeky photography, indigenous masters and artisan chic: make a Melbourne winter welcome with an art gallery crawl.
Escapes
Ski Australia and NZ: Great white hunters
Words Bronwen Gora
It’s snow business time on the ski slopes of Australia and New Zealand. You’ll need inside information on the top cross-country and downhill runs, terrain parks and best places to eat, drink, stay and soak.
Santa Barbara: Sideways glance
Words Brenda Christian Photography Noah Webb
If you have a passion for pinot and bling is your thing, or enjoy both boating and boot scootin’, then a Santa Barbara sojourn could well prove love at first sight.
Travel Blog
Some recent highlights from the Travel Insider blogosphere: our Industry Insider July festival finder; Soviet relics and summer bars in Budapest; Bondi breakfasts; Qantas Wallaby Adam Ashley-Cooper talks rugby and travel.
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