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Lonely Planet's safety and security tips
THE Lonely Planet reveals the best ways to stay safe and secure when travelling.
Advice Lonely Planet's best ever hotel tips
THE Lonely Planet reveals some approaches sure to score you a perfect bed for the night.
Advice Lonely Planet's air travel tips
SPECIAL rules, loopholes and tricks can make or break your whole adventure, here the Lonely Planet reveal their air travel tips.
Complaints Aussies reveal holidays from hell
"RELIGIOUSLY offensive'' airline meals and the "mental anguish" of a delayed flight are just some of our worst travel complaints.
Lonely Planet How to beat the back-to-work blues
IF returning to work after your summer break has left you suicidal, escape from the rat race with these Lonely Planet tips.
Emirates Is this the most desired airline seat?
DOM Perignon, a private mini-bar and a shower suit - Brian Crisp enters a world of unimaginable luxury on the Emirates A380.
Etiquette When stealing from a hotel is ok
IS it ok to squeeze a bathrobe into your bag or slip slippers into your suitcase? Lonely Planet lay down the law on hotel stealing.
Survival guide Highs and lows of public transport
TO master the art of travel, you must master the art of using public transport. But this is easier said than done, writes Paul Ellercamp.
Beware Aussies warned of new travel scams
RELATIVES of Aussie travellers are being contacted by bogus doctors asking for money to be sent for supposed medical treatment.
Bargain Finding the best travel deals in 2010
WHILE travel deals in 2010 may not be as good as this year, there will still be plenty of bargains to be had if you know where to look.
Luggage Secure trip in the bag
THE travel plans of more than 8000 Australians will be disrupted by lost and delayed baggage this holiday season.
Packages Awesome all-inclusive holiday deals
LEAVE your cash worries at home and pay for most of your holiday before you go with these top all-inclusive deals.
Hit list The seven deadly sins of travel
THEY upset the locals and make fellow travellers cringe. Make sure you stay well away from this must-not-do travel list
Travel Health
DVT risk New travel blood clots fears
DEADLY blood clots are just as likely to form from long-distance train and bus trips as they are from air travel, experts have warned.
Air travel Why flying is a real headache
HEADACHES associated with air travel appear to be a "huge and painful problem" for many passenger, according to a new report.
Bite fright Tourist has maggots surgically removed
A BRITISH tourist, who was forced to have maggots surgically removed, has described the terrifying ordeal as like having "baby crabs growing inside me".
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