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Christchurch Cathedral

THEY are destinations that have suffered earthquakes, killings and bad tourism campaigns - but now an even bigger battle is waging.

Best, worst airlines for flying with kids

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MOST airlines claim to be family friendly, but we have put them to the test to see how true those claims really are.

Reader's guide to Paris

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ESCAPE readers reveal their world-city travel secrets in this monthly Doc Holiday guide compiled by Anthony Dennis.

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    Weird and wonderful world festivals

    THE bold and the bizarre go hand in hand as Scott Podmore discovers some colourful world events with a difference that may tickle your travel bones.

    Hitched on hols, Las Vegas style

    Torny Miller

    IT'S all wedding systems a go-go in Las Vegas as bride-to-be Torny Miller takes the plunge. Here are her tips for a perfect day.

    I do love to be beside the seaside

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    A WARNING if you ever visit the Mercure Lake Macquarie: you'll get pelican poo between your toes and might encounter enraged squid. But, it's worth it.

    Riding the other Tour de France

    Loire Valley

    THE French town of Loire offers an exhilarating challenge through green hills and along lonely country roads.

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    Timeless territory gorge-ous

    escape nitmiluk

    STOP the clock, just relax and bask in the nature's grandeur millenia old - this is Nitmiluk.

    The secret dining experience revealed

    Nine dessert

    DELICIOUS food and wine is no stranger to the Hunter Valley, but one place has a special ingredient for the ultimate dining experience.

    Mean snow machine reaches 190kmh

    Snow mobile

    SNOW mobile capable of reaching up to 190kmh is like riding a wild animal - it grunts, leaps into action and has a mind of its own.

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    Base camp life of never-rest

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    THE return trek from Everest Base Camp is an exhilarating journey full of incredible scenery and... yak dung.

    New Zealand rugby world cup guide

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    HOW to follow the Wallabies and enjoy everything rugby with this complete guide to the 2011 competition.

    Reader's guide to Paris

    escape paris

    ESCAPE readers reveal their world-city travel secrets in this monthly Doc Holiday guide compiled by Anthony Dennis.

    Top 3 Australian Short Breaks

    Creatures from the blue lagoon

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    FROM the wildlife in the coconut palms to the critters at the bottom of the sea - Lembeh is full of laid-back eccentricity. 

    Timeless territory gorge-ous

    escape nitmiluk

    STOP the clock, just relax and bask in the nature's grandeur millenia old - this is Nitmiluk.

    The great Aussie road trip is on again

    Caravan

    ROAD trips make a comeback spurred by 30-year high in caravan production and greater certainty around retirement savings.

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