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The highlights of Brazil

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TRAVEL experts Lonely Planet have danced, hiked and strolled their way through Brazil's top attractions to come up with this where-to-visit guide.

Top 10 travel insurance tips

Travel Insurance

FROM medical loopholes to animal theft, here's some insider advice on what to look for  - and what to avoid - when it comes to travel insurance.

Aussie travellers' carefree attitude 'risky'

Carefree

AUSTRALIANS holidaying overseas risk incurring significant expenses due to their carefree attitude about travel insurance, survey finds.

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    The hottest destinations for 2011

    IF you're a traveller with a keen eye for emerging destinations, take a look at Flight Centre's hot spots list for 2011.

    A day in the life of a wizard

    Harry Potter

    YOU'VE read the books and seen the movies, now you can experience life in the wizarding world at Florida's Harry Potter Theme Park.

    Athens ticks all the travelling boxes

    athens

    THINK outside the box and experience new and old in the Greek capital - and now is the best time for Aussies to visit.

    African safari, bird style

    Tafika Lodge microflight

    A REMOTE safari lodge in Africa has come up with a novel way to get a glimpse of wild animals - and it involves a very peculiar looking contraption.

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    Strangest Australian town names

    Paradise

    FANCY getting stranded in Dismal Swamp, or making a stopover in Tittybong? Here are some of the strangest town names in Australia.

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    Dune adventures of Port Stephens

    Port Stephens

    RAIN, hail, clouds or shine, this little gem on the NSW North Coast is sure to delight any holidaymaker, no matter the weather.

    The best adults-only getaways

    Couple

    NEED a well-earned escape? A romantic retreat? A break from the kids? Find some of Australia's best luxury adult retreats here.

    World

    Authorities lose 119,000 planes in US

    Passenger plane, aircraft, aviation

    THE US has checked its list, and discovered it doesn't know who owns a third of the nation's aircraft.

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    The highlights of Brazil

    Salvadore

    TRAVEL experts Lonely Planet have danced, hiked and strolled their way through Brazil's top attractions to come up with this where-to-visit guide.

    Hong Kong by night

    Hong Kong by night

    GET your party clothes on, because every night is nightclub night in sizzling Hong Kong.

    Top 3 Australian Short Breaks

    Conquering Australia's tallest peak

    Kos Sunset

    FROM glorious sunsets to granite boulders, muster your strength and hit the track to experience all that Mount Kosciuszko has to offer.

    Diving with passion in paradise

    Passions

    WITH so many Reef tours to choose from, find out why this small Cairns company is winning so many tourism awards.

    Why you will love new-look Canberra

    diamant

    CHARACTER, coffees and cocktails - the nation's capital has swapped its daggy image for cool nightspots and divine dining.

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