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Quentin Long

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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.
the pool club of Celebrity Xcel
Traveller

This new ship has a secret space, BUT I can’t tell you anything more

The fifth Edge-class ship in the fleet, Celebrity Xcel, has a host of innovations and spaces. Most impressive, it is the first cruise ship to use Green Methanol, the maritime industry’s secret weapon in the fight against emissions, a technology Quentin Long has sworn an oath not to reveal.

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best meals at sea
Traveller

I’ve been on 21 cruises – these are the 8 best meals I’ve had at sea 

Forget the buffet, eating at sea can be a sublime experience, writes Quentin Long. Here are the most memorable meals he’s had at sea… so far.  

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the village views of Skiathos
Europe

This luxury cruise is your answer to getting the most out of the Med

There’s a lot more to an eastern Mediterranean cruise when you have the right itinerary and ship.

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the pool view from Giardini Poseidon Terme, Sun Princess
Europe

How a cruise through the Med fulfilled a lifelong dream

Sailing the Med onboard Princess cruises’ newest ship offers a breadth of experience and an invitation to return.

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Queenstown family adventure
New Zealand

Is Queenstown really worth the hype? I took my kids to find out.

Travellers flock to Queenstown in winter for its epic ski fields. But even if you don’t hit the slopes, you’ll discover this alpine playground delivers on adventure, nature and more on a family holiday. 

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elephants grazing outside andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp wellness spa
South Africa

Ngala Tented Camp: where Africa’s wild side meets untamed luxury

A reimagined tented camp in a protected pocket of South Africa’s Kruger National Park offers an unrivalled way to see the Big Five in one of the world’s classic safari destinations.

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Silver Nova cruise review: The ultimate in luxury at sea
World

Silver Nova cruise review: The ultimate in luxury at sea

Silver Nova was designed to be bigger but better for ultra-luxe cruise brand Silversea. Quentin Long boards to find out if Silver Nova is a victory for style over substance where pre-cruise hype is all spin and no sing?

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Norwegian Viva
World

Norwegian Viva review: Is this the ultimate cruise experience?

This contemporary ship is a continuation of the innovations that the company has bet the farm on. Here is what we found.

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Norwegian Prima Suites and Staterooms
World

Cruise review: Norwegian Prima suites and staterooms

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Class ships are designed to be the resort holiday you have always wanted. Here is our detailed overview of all the suites and staterooms

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