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Face to face with Indonesia's dragons
JUMP on a kayak and paddle around Rinca, where you'll get nice and close with the island's most notorious beast - the komodo dragon.
The ultimate spa escape from everything
EMBRACE your yoga pants, switch off your phone and treat yourself to this luxury Thai retreat, where 5am wakeup calls just don't exist.
Tonga's island paradise
THERE's eco lodges and dream resorts, but it's the people at Vava'u who make these islands idyllic.
Tintin holidays offer plenty of adventure
TRAVEL company offering Tintin fans the chance to follow in the footsteps of the world famous adventurer.
Mexico's spirit of the sea
TO leave or not to leave is the golden question onboard first class cruiser Silver Spirit.
Mask festival brings city to life
FIND colour, culture, craft and more at the infamous International Mask Dance Festival in Andong, South Korea.
Cruising 'round the Cape
TAKE the road less travelled and drive around South Africa's Cape Peninsula, where the views - and the edges - leave you breathless.
Getting friendly with Ecuador's predators
FACE your fears in Laguna Grande with anacondas, tarantulas and many other creepy creatures... just watch where you step.
Lose yourself in Brazil
ILHA Grande is a place where the colours are bold, the waters are clear, and the time doesn't matter.
Looking after elephants in Thailand
FEED, bathe, cuddle and care for these gorgeous Thai creatures at a rehabilitation centre like no other.
The secret of Byron Bay beer
THIS costal getaway still has its main attractions - beaches, wine, music and yoga - but the local brewery is making its delicious presence felt.
China's shopaholic paradise
THE shopping scene in Shenzhen is not for the faint hearted, so here's some advice to ensure you get the best bargains possible!
The perfect honeymoon destination
SET your romance dial to sizzling as the Cook Islands provide the perfect lovers escape.
Sri Lanka's undiscovered beauty
FROM coastlines full of character to World Heritage-listed towns, find out why you shouldn't overlook Sri Lanka when planning your next trip abroad.
Floating in paradise on luxury junk
HALONG Bay is tipped to be one of Vietnam's most popular destinations this year - and it's all because of the junk.
How much can you bear?
VENTURE where no one else dares on an extreme polar bear adventure in the Arctic for a truly unique and exciting experience.
Royalty at Sydney's doorstep
AUSTRALIA'S oldest National Park is home to kayaks, birds, walks and whales - and is just a ferry ride away from Sydney.
Making the most of the World Cup
This guide to South Africa's sights proves that the off-field action during the soccer season can be just as inspiring as the game itself.
Top destinations to swim with sharks
DISCOVER the world capital of the great white shark and go eyeball to eyeball with the man-eating giants of the deep.
First look at Ferrari World theme park
THE world's fastest rollercoaster and a ride through the heart of a car's engine - welcome to the new Ferrari theme park.
Pampered Platinum-Service style
ESCAPE the rat race and go off the rails in style with a little luxury service on board The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin.
Hawaii to the extreme
IN the town of Hawi is an energetic troupe of adventurers who will lure you to throw yourself off a 120m cliff.
Jane Austen's England
TRAVEL back in time and see the exactly where this romantic icon was born, lived and wrote.
Ballooning through Kenya
EXPERIENCE a birds-eye view of one of Africa's best game parks during the thrilling Great Migration.
Don't be ashamed to stay at a resort
BACKPACKERS may turn their noses up, but take note: you can enjoy a resort trip without losing your soul.
48 hours in Glasgow
SEARCH beneath Glasgow's harsh exterior and you'll find a city of warmth and welcome.
The most important game in Phuket
THAILAND's ultimate holiday destination holds much more than the bars, beaches and girls it's famous for.
$2,700 per night on new ultra-luxury train
INDIA has launched its most luxurious and expensive train service yet, charging up to $2,720 per night.
South Australia's surprise
FINE food, luxurious lodges and an abundance of flora and fauna await you in beautiful Kangaroo Island.
The truth about Kokoda
FROM torrential rain to sickening township violence - Kokoda is not just a track and is certainly not for the faint-hearted.
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