Australia flights

Can anyone suggest how to fly to Australia in business class from the US without spending a fortune?

Business Class Air Travel

Last August I went to France on business. A colleague had told me about L'Avion, a fairly new French all business class airline. They operate once/day between Newark and Paris Orly using a 757 with 90 seats in 2 X 2 configuration. My roundtrip cost was about $2200 including the round trip to Newark from my home in Florida. Orly is a joy compared to CDG and I was very satisfied; it's not the best business class I've ever flown, but it was very good value.

Amazon and Iguassu Falls in Brazil

Does anybody have any advice on trips to Brazil? I am planning a 2 weeks trip to the Amazon and the Iguasu Falls. I also heard that Pantanal would be an amazing place to visit. Any other suggestions? Thank you, Chel

Greece

We would love to go to Greece in a couple of years. Has anyone travelled there? If yes, where is the most central place to stay where we would be able to do day trips to see all the ruins etc... Did you go to the neighbouring islands? We would like to be in Greece for 2 weeks and then do a Transatlantic Cruise back to Florida. Thanks Denise

Check out Guatemala for "Rustic" Luxurious Get aways

Just returned from a second visit to Guatemala and hope to go again next year. The exchange rate is very favorable. Accommodations are typically much less than $150 a night. I recommend Francis Ford Coppola's property in Tikal (La Lancha Resort). The rainforest room is less about $150 per night and has so much beauty. Also, the colonial city of Antigua is a gem. La Casa Encantada is a boutique property with about 10 rooms. Rooms go for about $110 per night. They are small but great location and great ambiance!!!

Ryokans in Japan

Hi all, Has anyone done the whole ryokan in Japan thing? If so, what's it like? What are the dos and don'ts? Are the rooms comfortable (obv. this depends on what kind of place it is, but generally speaking) and is it something I should definitely do whilst in Japan? Thanks, Emma

Any advice for Phnom Penh & Angkor Wat

Am looking for chic but reasonably priced places to stay. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks.

Top 10 African safari - vacation destinations

Check out this 10 places at http://naady.com/main/top-10-african-safari-vacation-destinations/ that I reckon you should visit, as in at least one, whenever yo make a Safari to Africa.

India's 10 Top Luxury Hotels

Ten years ago, budget-minded backpackers traipsing through India in search of pampering might have treated themselves to a meal or cup of tea in a "fancy" hotel. That couldn't happen in today's India, where fancy hotels really are fancy. It's hard to imagine anyone entering the immaculate Four Seasons lobby in Mumbai wearing muddy Tevas and a bulky backpack. That's because the country, once a cheap travel destination and long associated with poverty and strife, is now becoming famous for its luxury hotels. http://www.forbes.com/travel/2007/11/16/hotels-top-india-forbeslife-cx_pl_1116hotelsindia.html

The Apsara, Luang Prabang

If you're heading to Luang Prabang in Laos don't miss staying at The Apsara (http://www.theapsara.com/). The hotel costs US$95 per night for a superior room, and it's well worth the cost; the rooms are spacious, airy, light and expertly decorated. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant which is much better than the over-hyped L'Elephant. The most expensive main course - fried Panin fish stuffed with lemongrass and served with a garlic, tamarind and lime sauce - costs $12 and there's an excellent wine list too (the owner, Ivan Scholte, is a wine connoisseur). Staff are helpful, eager to please and friendly and will organise pretty much anything your heart desires for you. The Apsara is a great place; a very modestly priced gem right in the heart of one of Asia's most beautiful towns.