“To me, inaugural flights are special so I felt lucky to crew Qantas’s first nonstop Paristo- Perth flight in July. The city is best explored on foot and I’ve come across treasures like Le Train Bleu, a restaurant at Gare de Lyon train station. This trip, I went for a run in Bois de Boulogne, which is twice the size of New York’s Central Park and home to the striking art museum Fondation Louis Vuitton.” – Travys Carinci, Qantas Cabin Crew

“I’ve been to Paris countless times and food is almost always the focus. Bonnie, a new rooftop hotspot at the SO/ Paris hotel on the banks of the Seine, is worth a visit for the 360-degree views of the city. My go-to restaurant, though, is Septime in the hip 11th arrondissement. It was recommended by a food editor friend and I still recall the impeccable service of that first lunch. A couple of visits ago, I discovered Classique, a cocktail bar in Pigalle. What could be better than chilled Martinis and freshly shucked Breton oysters on a warm afternoon?” – Hana Jo, Qantas magazine travel expert

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“LA is like my second home. Each time I visit, my day starts at Malibu Farm Cafe with a breakfast burrito, before a bike ride along The Strand to Santa Monica. Montana Avenue has a lovely stretch of boutiques, cafés and bars to explore. I take a short ride to Venice Beach, where the locals are out rollerskating, busking and pumping iron. Then it’s on to Abbot Kinney Boulevard’s restaurants: Gjelina for Cali-Euro fusion and The Butcher’s Daughter for tasty vegan dishes.” – India Evans, Qantas Cabin Crew

“After living in Los Angeles, I’m all about escaping the freeways for the beach. LA’s best seaside towns are in the South Bay, just a short drive from LAX. It’s a real local scene – the antithesis of Hollywood – and you can easily grab an e-bike to get around. I order a brew from Kiwi-owned Two Guns in Manhattan Beach then ride down to Redondo Beach, stopping at Martha’s for brunch along the way. Redondo Beach Pier is dotted with fishmongers and dive bars. Locals tipped me off about Naja’s Place, a bar with live music and a crazy number of beers on tap. The sunsets over the water are to die for.” – Kat Fahey, Travel expert

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“Gisborne is about an hour’s flight south-east of Auckland. One thing you have to do when you’re there is get up before 6am; it’s the first place in the entire world to see the sunrise. The area is magical: it has the best beaches, the best surf and incredible seafood, too – go to Tokomaru Bay for Cafe 35’s pāua (aka abalone) pies, you won’t regret it. I also love the black sand at Piha Beach, 45 minutes drive from Auckland – the sunset is breathtaking.” – Halecia Pomare, Qantas Cabin Crew

“After spending a few days in Queenstown, I love to head about 50 kilometres north-west to Glenorchy, also known as Lord of the Rings country. The Headwaters Eco Lodge has really redefined sustainable luxury. It does all the right things – the retreat is almost entirely self-sufficient and profits are given to the community – but it doesn’t skimp on the good things in life, from the beautiful chalets to food and drink that is A+. And the scenery sums up everything I love about New Zealand – enormous peaks and glaciers that tower over glittering lakes and rivers. Heaven.” – Kirsten Galliott, Travel expert

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