Last updated: August 11, 2010

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Ultimate 2010 Ski Guide

Skiers' dreams answered with 55cm of snow

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THE biggest storm of the winter so far has dumped between 35 to 55cm of fresh snow across Aussie skifields.

Skiing adventure begins at night

Night Skiing

IT'S cheaper and more exhilarating than day skiing and best of all, no one will be able see your mistakes.

Mt Hutt unveils magic carpet ride

Magic carpet Mt Hutt

NEW $70,000 tunnel launched at Mt Hutt to enable beginner skiers and snowboarders get up the slopes while watching TV.

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    The world's most underrated destinations

    MANY will tell you the best destinations have already been overrun by tourists, but Escape’s travel writers know that’s not entirely true.

    Luxury at sea with the Silver Spirit

    Silver Spirit

    THE pampering onboard this cruise ship includes a butler, champagne and a luxury suite that is more a roomy apartment than a compact cabin.

    Tasmania's luxury mancation

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    WHISKEY tasting, golf and a hotel beyond luxurious - escape with the lads in style at this Tassie Tudor mansion.

    Spiritual journey through the Himalayas

    Meditation

    DISCOVER yourself on the rocky road from Manali to Vashisht among monasteries, motorbikes and Bollywood moves.

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    Australian Body Art Festival 2010

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    FANTASY bodies go on display in Queensland as the annual Body Art Carnivale brings extraordinary human canvases to life.

    Giant hammerhead to become a tourist hit

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    MONSTER shark caught off Australian coast could soon become a hot tourist attraction.

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    South Australia goes glam

    Clarion Hotel

    FROM glamorous hotels to funky boutiques, Adelaide is upping the ante on stylish accommodation.

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    Mesmerised in a land of stark beauty

    Nile

    THE majestic Nile is the centrepiece of Egypt’s beauty, its strips of fertile green riverbanks appear like a mirage in the wilderness.

    Space out in Bali's new luxury resort

    Space Bali

    IT'S time to kick back and relax at Bali's latest luxury resort, where chauffeurs and fish massages are all part of the experience.

    Cool, calm and cultured in Rotorua

    Rotorua

    FROM mud baths to extreme sports to geysers to a rich cultural history, you really can have it all in New Zealand.

    Travel Advice

    The ultimate travel challenge

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    IS it cheaper to book a flight through a travel agent, a travel website or direct with the airline? We took the travel challenge to find out.

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    Deal of the Week

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