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Quentin Long

Managing Director

Quentin Long is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Australian Traveller Media. Quentin is a sought-after travel media commentator. He is Australia’s most trusted source for travel news and insights, having held weekly radio segments across the country since 2006, and regularly appearing on Channel 9’s Today and A Current Affair programs from 2010. Don't ask him his favourite travel experience as that's like asking him to choose a favourite child. However he does say that Garma Festival is the one travel experience that changed him the most.
Balinese beds by the rooftop pool at Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
Barcelona

Review: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

A grand building in Barcelona has reopened after an extensive refurbishment. Quentin Long checks in and finds it difficult to check out.

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the seat onboard QF1 Qantas A380
World

QF1 Qantas A380 Sydney – London Business Class review

Connecting Sydney to London via Singapore, QF1 is an icon of Australian aviation. It is the emblematic Kangaroo Route that provides the means for Australians to answer that sirenic call to see Europe via London.

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the entrance of The Savoy Hotel London at night
London

The Savoy Hotel London: Does London’s first luxury hotel still define elegance?

The Savoy Hotel is the seminal luxury hotel in London and Europe. Built for an exclusive clientele based on the emerging luxury hotels of the US, we check in to see if the first luxury hotel in London has still got it.

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Sun Princess, Princess Cruisesthe wellness pool at Mandarin Oriental NYC
New York City

Hotel review: Mandarin Oriental, New York

We check-in to check out the Mandarin Oriental, New York.

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Virgin Hotels NYC Richard's Flat living room
New York City

Hotel review: Virgin Hotels New York City

A look inside Virgin Hotels New York City.

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the Avalon Alegria ship cruising along the Douro Valley, Portugal
Portugal

What it’s like to cruise the Douro onboard the new Avalon Alegria

Avalon Waterways has introduced its first ship on the Douro, Portugal’s majestic historical river. We boarded Avalon Alegria to see how she stacks up.

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an aerial view of Navagio bay and Ship Wreck beach, Greek Islands
World

Behind the scenes: International Traveller’s origin story

The first issue of International Traveller was published in June 2012. As we mark our 50th issue, founding editor Quentin Long recalls the trials and tribulations of the early days – typos and all.

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Tauck’s river cruise from Vienna to Prague is a lesson in the art of travel
Europe

Tauck’s river cruise from Vienna to Prague is a lesson in the art of travel

A six-day Danube river sailing from Vienna to Prague infused with art and history proves a winning combination when it comes to enriching travel experiences. 

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