International Holidays and Travel Guide

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.

Surfside neighbourhood on Icon of the Seas

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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

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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

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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.

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Icon of the Seas restaurants, bars and lounges review

A new era in cruise holidays is upon us with the January 2024 debut of Icon of the Seas; here is what to expect from the onboard dining experience.

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Cruise review: Norwegian Prima entertainment options for all ages

Norwegian Prima is designed entirely with the passenger in mind, and with all these activities there's never a dull moment.

a laser top dance party onboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady

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Review: Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady entertainment and shows

Quentin Long has written a review of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, which is coming to Australia in December 2023. Here’s a detailed analysis of all the entertainment onboard.

a media room stocked with four guitars at the massive suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady

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Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady RockStar Suites: overview

As part of our extensive review of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, we now review the premium lodgings on board: the Mega RockStar and RockStar Suites.

the interior of sea terrace inside the cabin, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady

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Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady cabins reviewed

Quentin Long has written a review of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, which is coming to Australia in December 2023. Here’s a detailed analysis of all the cabins on board.