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Beach town offers virtual girlfriend
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A JAPANESE beach town is attracting male tourists by offering them a virtual girlfriend.
Indulge in the Maldives
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IF cocktails on the beach, Balinese massages and snorkelling from your balcony sounds like fun, Club Med in the Maldives is the retreat for you.
Shop till you drop in LA
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WHETHER you want to browse the racks with celebrities or find the best bargain buys, Los Angeles has stores to suit all tastes, trends and wallets.
Restaurant wants human body parts
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LOCALS outraged as German restaurant advertises for humans to donate body parts and hints human flesh will feature on its menu.
Mesmerised in a land of stark beauty
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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
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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
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FROM mud baths to extreme sports to geysers to a rich cultural history, you really can have it all in New Zealand.
Where to go in Autumn
March to May in Japan, with its clear skies and cherry blossoms, is the most celebrated Japanese season. Experience a Japan that few foreigners see & head for the less populated Central Alps.
Peru's peak tourist season is from May to August, which is the dry season in the Andean highlands. It's also the best time to go if you're interested in hiking or mountain climbing.
Live the good life in Rangiroa
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SAIL one of the world's largest lagoons, snorkel amongst hundreds of fish and sip on fresh coconuts in one of French Polynesia's most loved islands.
Dreaming of a White Christmas?
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IT'S never too early to get ready for Christmas, so here are the top ten spots to spend the festive season this year - perfect for an early pressie.
Best of Paris on any budget
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FROM the best shops to the hottest entertainment - these tips will help you discover all the charms of Paris in style.
Total eclipse of the heart
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WHAT do flower garlands, warrior drums, cocktails and special sunnies have in common? Easter Island reveals one of the world's most stunning events.
Bora Bora's better than the brochures
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SEEING is believing in Bora Bora, where the island really is just as stunning and the locals just as welcoming as you've heard.
Aussie woman tells of plane flight terror
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A WOMAN recalls the screams and panic of 26 passengers who were injured during turbulence.
Tiny hotel rooms
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FROM sleeping in a wine barrel to a drain pipe, take a look at some of the world's smallest hotel rooms.
Walking in Chile's stunning mountains
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THE chiselled, ash-grey stone towers rise like a three-fingered salute above the Patagonian landscape.
Holidays that end in tear gas
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DESPITE what the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advise, avoiding protests is easier said than done.
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