Last Updated: January 06, 2012

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Spectacular snow and ice display in China

China Harbin Ice Snow Festival

VISITORS from around the world flock to China to see the colourful sculptures at the Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival.

Cambodia's "second Angkor" stirs to life

Banteay Chhmar

PRESERVING the dark chambers and haunting monastic complex of Banteay Chhmar is no easy feat, writes Denis Gray.

Where to go in Summer

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From majestic views at the top of Table Mountain to a life-changing encounter with safari wildlife - South Africa has enough to satisfy the adventurer in us all.

2009's best cheap destinations

It’s the end of the monsoon cycle, making temperatures ideal for visiting temple ruins near Siem Reap and Sihanoukville beaches

Live the high life at lower cost

view on village of coast Amalfi

THE magic of Italy's normally exclusive and extravagant Amalfi coast now leaves you with change in your pocket, writes Mike Smithson.

All dolled up with plenty to enthral

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WRITER Liz Byrki is transported back to her childhood and early career as she explores a pair of London museums.

Posh cruising on Celebrity Century

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APPRECIATE the finer things as you circumnavigate Australia with your personal butler, writes Brad Crouch.

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Dawn of pure delight

Machu Picchu

AN early-morning glimpse of Machu Picchu is worth the scary bus ride and pre-dawn hike, writes Kate Schneider.

Let your imagination run wild

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AN EYE-opening trip to Thailand offers the sumptuous experience that dreams are made of, writes Lucie van den Berg.

Journey on the paths less travelled

Cycling Tour De France

IF YOU'RE looking for somewhere new to go, Sarah Nicholson offers these suggestions on top trends and destinations.

Historic and vivid tour of Berlin

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GERMANY'S capital is a fascinating city with multiple personalities that all scream out to be explored, writes Mitchell Toy.

One week, two trips: LA and Fiji in 7 days

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FROM the bright lights of LA to the golden sands of Fiji - exactly how much can you squeeze in to a seven-day holiday? Jade Harrison finds out.

Nostalgia in seaside Brighton

Brighton

BRIGHTON blends the sleazy charm of long-ago English holidays with contemporary sophistication, writes Liz Byrski.

Movies and shakers in Boston

Boston

A FILMING location for many Hollywood flicks, Boston also dishes out plenty of history, politics and clam chowder, writes Christina Pfeiffer

Traditional life in the Torres Strait

David May

CLEAR blue water, fine sandy beaches and a never-ending supply of seafood make these islands the ultimate place to get away from it all.