Ask Sally: Struggling with 50 Shades of Greece

Ask Sally Slaughter

Dear Sally, So here I was on an idyllic Aegean island, sipping iced coffee on the hotel balcony overlooking the pool and writing my next best seller, 50 Shades of Greece. Dreaming of dark, unexplored places. And suddenly it all went wrong.

Travel Deals: Australia, cruising, Egypt and Italy

Colosseum, Rome

A last-minute European cruise at a basement bargain price, a bus tour of Italy and five-star glamping in sunny Queensland are this month’s hot travel deals.

Queensland coffee: six of the best

Vienna coffee

Whether you’re a clueless drinker or a coffee snob, the northern Australian state of Queensland has a plethora of tasty destinations.

Wish List: The ultimate NZ luxury lodge experience

A villa at Matakauri Lodge with expansive views of the lake in Queenstown

Australia’s most controversial blonde Lara Bingle stayed at one of them, and I’ve stayed at the same one. Now it’s your turn.