Anthony Dennis
Editor, travel
Anthony Dennis is editor, travel, at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe takes off
The Flying Kangaroo is to make an overdue return to Paris, timed to coincide with the Olympic Games.
- by Anthony Dennis
Italy’s seductive south is incredible and unforgettable
Famed for glorious, chaotic streets, charm-filled squares, mountains and olive groves, ancient history, coastlines and food – Italy’s south is all that and even more.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort
The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★
Hotel reviews
The luxury hotel on the site where Murdoch launched his media empire
The rejuvenated Playford plays extremely well to the guest desiring upscale comfort and ready access to Adelaide’s culinary, cultural and sporting attractions.
- by Anthony Dennis
The major tourist attraction that was once ‘the shame of Italy’
Who would have thought this downtrodden, impoverished region would one day become a subject of pride for Italians?
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★
Ship reviews
Ship review: With a ship this luxurious, no gimmicks are needed
Silver Muse is the ideal choice for the well-heeled, thoughtful cruiser with high service expectations.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
Australian passengers have one major complaint about cruises. This ship solves it
On behalf of a nation of espresso-sipping extremists, Silversea’s Silver Muse is doing god’s work in the caffeinating department.
- by Anthony Dennis
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Noumea, New Caledonia
Noumea offers a genuine taste of France incredibly close to Australia – closer than Cairns is from Sydney, in fact.
- by Anthony Dennis
Best short-haul destinations: Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand’s biggest city has been utterly transformed by the dramatic redevelopment of its once no-go waterfront as well as a quality food scene.
- by Anthony Dennis