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Mercury Is this the world's sexiest train?

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THE future of rail travel in the UK will be sexy, speedy and luxurious, says the designer of a futuristic train.

Extreme travel Is travel abduction worth it?

Wolf Creek

BEING blindfolded, bound, gagged and beaten might appeal to a few, but has this latest experiential travel trend gone too far?

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Ski Tips Guys vs girls on the slopes

Girl skiing

HOW do men differ from women on the snow fields? Find out with these girls-only skiing tips.

Top The world's most underrated destinations

Travel

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

Etihad Airways The rise of first-class travel

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THERE are now a myriad of choices at the height of luxury as airlines go head to head to make first-class travel something special.

Coral at Christmas Christmas Island's underwater delight

Dive Christmas Islans

CLEAR water, calm beaches, Avatar-like coral and the chance to swim with whale sharks prove there's more to Christmas Island than meets the eye.

Pullman Bercy Style in the City of Love

Eiffel Tower

DISCOVER the latest in hotel concept rooms in Paris, where the boundaries of typical luxury rooms have been erased.

Masai Mara Enter the wildlife of Kenya

Lion

FROM the hippos to the elephants to the giraffes, there is only one way to see some of the best wildlife in the world: on a Masai Mara camp.

Pampering 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.

The Priory Tasmania's luxury mancation

guys

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

AlpspiX Tower Is this the scariest viewing platform?

AlpspiX

WITH its 13m platform the only thing between you and a 1000m drop to the bottom of the German Alps, the new AlpspiX viewing tower is not for the faint hearted.

Event Planner Best ski parties and festivals 2010

Perisher race

WITH more parties, more festivals, and more chances to don your fancy dress clothes, the 2010 ski season is bigger and better than ever.

Victoria All-out action on the Murray

Murray River - canoeing

FROM learning to fly a plane to kicking back on a kayak, the road from Echuca to Albury has proven itself action packed.

World Expedition Spiritual journey through the Himalayas

Meditation

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

The Strip Surviving Kings Cross

Cross girls

NAUGHTY yet nice, there's no need to be intimidated by Kings Cross - from where to party to what to avoid, here are some insider tips for the strip.

Cool spots Best Aussie winter escapes

wine tasting

FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin's deckchair cinema - here is Australia's must-do winter travel guide.

Beginner's Guide What not to do at the snow

ski

BEER goggles are out and rum shots are a no,no. Take these top tips to the slopes to stop you popping up on YouTube.

Turkey and Greece Celebs and sunburn cruising the Med

Star Clipper

DISCOVER the delights of Greece and Turkey in just eight days, on board the Star Clipper.

Tarantula Tours Spider hunting the latest tourist craze

Tarantula Hunt

HUNTING tarantulas and then eating them has become the latest extreme tourist experience in Cambodia.

Four Steps Guide yourself through Berlin

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HERE are four easy steps to take you around all the must-see sights in Berlin without having to set foot on a tour bus.

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