Destinations

International Traveller covers the world’s best travel destinations. Find all you need to start planning your next overseas trip now.

eating oysters at Bassin d’Arcachon on a bordeaux river cruise

6 incredible things to do in Bordeaux between wine tastings

There’s a lot more to Bordeaux than some of the world’s best wine, and a river cruise is the best way to discover them.

Things to do

The 19 best things to do in Barcelona

We love Las Ramblas and La Sagrada Familia, but it’s time to venture into new territory.

Europe

When to visit these European destinations to avoid the crowds

If you love Europe but hate big crowds, this is the list for you.

Surfside neighbourhood on Icon of the Seas

Cruise Holiday

A guide to the Icon of the Seas neighbourhoods

The world’s biggest cruise ship is a floating city and like any city, has a number of different neighbourhoods to suit all guests and needs. Quentin Long reveals the many hues and moods of Icon of the Seas’ precincts.

the Icon of the Seas arriving at Coco Cay in the Bahamas

Cruise Holiday

Icon of the Seas review: What is the world’s largest cruise ship really like?

Icon of the Seas is grabbing all the headlines for being the biggest cruise ship ever built in the world. But what is it like behind the headline? Quentin Long spent an exhaustive six days exploring everything Icon has to offer.

Aerial view of the family room inside the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seaa

Accommodation

Icon of the Seas staterooms and suites – here is what to expect

In line with its ambition to be the best family holiday in the world, the world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has overhauled its stateroom profile adding 14 new types of rooms. Here is our overview of the rooms and the ones that really are new and noteworthy.

Cultural Travel

The best British street food – ranked

Because England is more than just fish and chips.

dramatic cliffs by the sea at Bonifacio Old Town

France

9 things you need to know about Corsica

Get ready to learn a thing or two about this stunning Mediterranean island.

Snorkelling vessel just off Beloi, Atauro Island.

Travel guide

9 things you must know before you travel to Timor-Leste

Before Timor-Leste finally won independence from Indonesia in 2002, few Australians would have even considered travelling the short distance across the Timor Sea for a holiday or adventure. More than two decades later, the world’s fourth youngest nation is indeed open for tourism.