Last updated: February 01, 2011

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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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AFL stars team up for Monaco

FORMER AFL champions Glenn Archer and Leigh Colbert are  targeting the top end of sports tourism - with a little help from Mark Webber, of course.

Explore the Holy Land

Jerusalem

FROM the place where Jesus was crucified to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, here are the must-know tips for exploring the holiest land in Jerusalem.

Holiday plans of the stars

Catriona Rowntree

FROM Switzerland to Samoa and the Maldives to the Mediterranean, these Aussie celebrities reveal where they want to holiday in 2011.

The hottest destinations for 2011

Boracay

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

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Australia

New hot spot for coastal road trippers

Escape Merimbula Beach

ABOVE the cliffs and overlooking the beach, this new cafe is one you don't want to miss on your next trip - you can even sleep over if you over-eat!

Tour de France with Phil Anderson

Phil Anderson

LIAM Houlihan braved the elements with cycling legend Phil Anderson, and now you could too with this exclusive competition to the 2011 Tour de France.

Australia's best hidden gems

Hidden gems

WE'VE all heard of Uluru, Kakadu and The Great Barrier Reef, but Australia has thousands of amazing hidden gems.

World

Is this the toughest race in the world?

tough guy challenge 2011

Run though fire, swim in freezing lakes, crawl through barbed wire. The Tough Guy Challenge isn't a race - it's torture.  

Cepaka's secret world

Sungai

HIDING in Bali is a five star haven, far away from the stresses of modern life with perks like private pools, restaurant quality food and more.

Tackle the Amazonian rainforest

Piranha 3D

FEELING brave? A journey into the remote wilderness of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest is guaranteed to reveal much, much more than just monkeys.

Travel Advice

How to score a hotel upgrade

langham hotel

SCORING a free hotel upgrade can take more effort than a smile or a wink, so take a look at these tips to increase your chances.