Craig Platt

Digital editor, Traveller

Craig Platt is the digital editor of Traveller and has had responsibility for the travel content on the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday digital products since 2007. He has worked in journalism for more than 25 years. Craig has a strong interest in aviation and airlines, as well as wildlife tourism and (increasingly) family travel. He has visited every continent, including once visiting six of the seven in a single year (he missed Africa).

Queensland

No theme parks, but Queensland’s other coast is just as great for a family escape

While the Gold Coast is renowned as a family holiday destination, Queensland’s other major holiday coast is also a great option for families – particularly those seeking a more low-key escape.

Craig Platt

Not a patch of beach free: Lusitania Bay

Adventure holidays

Australia’s most magnificent island left me overwhelmed – and horrified

Just before leaving one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited, I saw something that appalled me.

Craig Platt

The Fullerton deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the iconic Raffles.

★★★★½
Hotel reviews

In a sea of enormous skyscrapers, this historic eight-storey hotel still stands out

This historic Singapore property deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as its world-famous rival – a gorgeous, grand and luxurious stay in a great location.

Craig Platt

★★★½
Hotel reviews

Cool new addition to Sydney’s hotel scene is relentlessly quirky

Located in a landmark Sydney building, this hotel pays tribute to its history while maintaining a hip atmosphere.

Craig Platt

Gyeongju’s burial mounds sit in the heart of the city.

Asia

The Asian treasure-filled mounds more mysterious than the pyramids

At first glance it looks like your average city park, until you realise the grass-covered hills are too smooth and symmetrical to be anything but artificial.