Last updated: July 12, 2010

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Swinging time in the tropics

NOTHING stands out quite like orang-utans and proboscis monkeys on a family adventure in Malaysian Borneo.

The island that ticks all the boxes

Lindeman Island

IF you're looking for the wow factor – just make your way to Queensland's Club Med Lindeman Island.

Australia's best walking trails

Best hikes

WHETHER it's to get away from the hustle and bustle or to get in touch with nature, walking is cheap, easy and a great way to keep active.

Punting in paradise

Port Vila / Terry Molon

WITH barefoot jockeys and free-flowing bubbly in the jungle – Vanuatu's Port Vila Cup is Melbourne Cup in the tropics.

Wild life at your door

CHAMPAGNE toasts on the beach and lunch with the kings of the jungle – this safari adventure is surprisingly close to home.

Dream island for explorers

Parakeet Bay / Tourism WA

AT any time of year, WA's Rottnest Island seems to deliver the goods, whether it's on a day trip, a weekend escape or a longer beach holiday.

Max out on mini breaks

 Surfers Paradise

THE sky's the limit when it comes to a short good time on the Gold Coast, writes Sean Sennett.

Itsy-bit of heaven on Waikiki

Kissing a dolphin/Steve Howard

HAWAII's famous Waikiki white sand dishes up adventure, money and even a moment of unrequited love for Steve Howard and family.

Cruising the highway to swells

COOL coastal towns and surf-side camping: Stephen Lacey takes the legendary NSW coastal drive north from Sydney in a new Kombi van.

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Coast along on a kick-bike

THIS adventure centre will take you on a few wild rides beside Brisbane's waterways.

Nature rules on Phillip Island

LET your little monsters run wild on Phillip Island and they'll discover the island has more than just animal magic, writes Keith May.

Luxury in the jungle

Cherating Beach Resort

IAN Jackson and Jen Kelly discover monkeys are not the only entertainment at Club Med's luxurious Cherating Beach Resort.

Thrills 'n' spills

The Corkscrew, Sea World/ Tourism Queensland

IF lazing on the beach these school holidays doesn't quite give you a buzz, Queensland's theme parks will do the trick for you and the kids.

Happiness clubs for kids

SCHOOL holidays can be fun, especially when the kids are entertained so the parents can relax!

Swell fun at beach sculpture festival

LIVING up to its name, Swell Sculpture has grown remarkably.

Japanese for beginners

CHRIS Maher opted for the low-cost, culture-rich experience of traditional Japanese inns for an Asian adventure that left yen to spare.

Snow fun for eager kiddies

Children at Threboland

WARREN Smith takes the plunge and rediscovers Thredbo on his first ski holiday with a young family.

In the eyes of the humpback

STAR struck onboard Australia Zoo's whale watching tour, Sophie Elsworth stares deep into the soul of the giants of the ocean.

On the road with baby in tow

Newborn infant/AP

FORGET the evil stares and secret whispers – holidaying with an infant is easier than you may think, Tiana Templeman writes.

Snowed under with fun

Children at Perisher Valley/Craig Malin

HEAD for the ski fields, let your hair down and be a little kid with your kids again, says Brad Crouch.

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