Jane Richards
Travel writer
Jane Richards is an Associate Producer with Traveller.
Australia’s first ‘glamping’ site still reigns supreme in the bush
Paperbark Camp has managed to package all the good things about camping with none of the annoyances.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin
This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor
This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★★
Rome
Supremely located hotel has two Rome icons on its doorstep
Rome wasn’t built to be seen in a day, so it helps to have a hotel in such a central and convenient location.
- by Jane Richards
Beyond Venice, these three European ports are standouts
Beautiful coastlines and fascinating history await on this cruise taking in Pompeii, Split and underrated Trieste.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★★
Singapore
Singapore’s incredible green hotel is a glimpse of the future today
Cascading foliage, bulbous curves: first-timers do a double-take when they arrive at this Singapore hotel.
- by Jane Richards
New ship’s alternative route reduces the cruise crush in Venice
Norwegian Viva offers an appealing new option for those wanting to experience Italy while easing pressure on cruise-crowded Venice.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★
Orange
Cleverly designed NSW luxury cabins offer a place for all seasons
Basalt’s slick but snug cabins on a working cherry orchard offers the perfect weekend getaway.
- by Jane Richards
The replica Italian island that’s actually in Vietnam
Why would you build a hybrid version of Italy on a Vietnamese island?
- by Jane Richards
Phu Quoc, Vietnam travel guide: The Mediterranean-style island village that's actually in Vietnam
Why would you build a hybrid version of Italy on a Vietnamese island?
- by Jane Richards