Cruises in Northeast Asia
Cruising
Jeeves of the seas
Sally Macmillan The worldwide popularity of the TV drama Downton Abbey has apparently caused a rise in demand for butlers in the style of Mr Carson.
Budget travel
Taking a slow boat from China
Aboard a cargo ferry in the East China Sea, Stephen Phelan finds himself sleeping with a floating league of nations.
Cruising
In a sea of silver service
Melissa Singer takes a gourmand's cruise on a boutique ship designed for a voyage of indulgence.
Japan
A different drum
As expedition cruising grows in popularity, Ben Hall goes in search of the real Japan.
Photo galleries
On board the Queen Mary 2
Step inside a world of elegance and grandeur on board the 23-storey ocean liner Queen Mary 2.
World's top 10 river cruises
Forget airport hassles and cramped tour buses - a relaxing river cruise is the way to see the world. Here are the top 10.
Travellers Tips
Tips
Buy high, spend low: overseas trips cheaper than ever
The strong Aussie dollar and falling fares make heading overseas cheaper than ever, writes Jane E. Fraser.
