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Top travel photos of the week
Take a look at some of the top travel photos from around the world this week.
Latest travel news
Bye, bye DC-9: airline finally retires America's oldest jets
4:52pm Delta Air Lines parked its last Douglas DC-9 planes this week, ending a long, long history for the aircraft.
Tourism: 'Walking wallets': Chinese tourists the world's biggest travellers
USA: America's tallest hotel opens in New York
Latest travel news
Airlines
Flight test: Etihad business class
FLIGHT TEST Etihad has probably the most stylish cabin in the air with extensive meal choices.
New Zealand
Top spot on Earth, from space
Astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals the one place on Earth he wants to go after seeing it from space.
Tips
Tourists beware: thievery hotspots
Mark Juddery When a bag containing my laptop and smartphone was stolen in London, it was a shock to me - but not to the locals.
Cruising
You've just gotta zip
Modern cruise ships now offer far more exciting activities than shuffleboard. Leanne West test-drives the newest ones.
Finland
Twenty reasons to visit Helsinki
UTE JUNKER A pool where swimming naked is the norm and 19 other reasons to visit the Finnish capital.
Expert traveller
Travel Insider
Like budget airlines, beware hotels' extra fees
JANE E FRASER Budget airlines aren't the only ones ramping up the extra fees. Here's how hotels are also trying it on.
Where can I find reasonably priced accommodation in Rome?
THE TRIPOLOGIST We are travelling to Europe and looking for reasonably priced accommodation close to the centre of Rome that's not too small.
Eight places you need to visit right now
The Backpacker The world is changing: here are eight places you need to get to before they're overrun with tourists.
Fruit and veggies, juice ... and witchcraft
The Backpacker The market started off looking normal, but then things took a darker tone.
Do-it-yourself check-in rules
Travellers' Check Soon you'll be checking yourself in at a kiosk on all domestic flights, no matter what airline.
Mama Holiday
Travel can be an education
TRACEY SPICER When it comes to educational travel, it's all about the context. As parents, we dream of showing our kids the world; the university of life.
Airlines
Flight test: Vietnam Airlines economy class
FLIGHT TEST The Vietnamese are known for hospitality and warmth, but their airline doesn't reflect this.
Everyone asks: should I drink alcohol on a plane?
THE TRIPOLOGIST A double shot of alcohol and altitude can make for a flight with unpleasant side effects.
