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Twenty-six top reasons to holiday in Australia

BEN GROUNDWATER In honour of our national day, has pinpointed 26 persuasive reasons to choose a home grown holiday next time.

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Beverly Hills thrills

JANE REDDY Beverly Hills has never been short on glamour but to mark the Californian city's centenary five of its most luxurious hotels have upped the ante, each redesigning a suite to mark significant eras in its history.

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Canada

Mountains of plenty

TERRY DURACK Meeting the people behind the food along the Charlevoix Flavour Trail makes everything taste better - no argument.

Vanuatu

Pleasure principles, redefined

Michael Gebicki finds his perfect island getaway on Ratua.

China

Chairman's last stand

ROBERT UPE Tiananmen Square is one of the few places left where the former dictator's influence remains unshakeable.

Spain

Under a Spanish spell

In the fairytale capital of Asturias, Kerry van der Jagt lets Woody Allen show her around.

Northern Territory

Adventures in Alice's wonderland

There's action aplenty, as Kerry van der Jagt discovers in our unofficial capital.

Brazil

Slave to the rhythm

In the nation's music capital, Ute Junker uncovers her Brazilian side.

Japan

Spirit of romance

He stole the secret of whisky and a wife - and his drop is among the best, writes Stephen Phelan.

India

Weaving their magic

The variety of life makes this silk city rich, writes Luke Slattery.

UK

Glass, steel and stone

At Stonehenge, Sophie Campbell gets a fresh perspective on the life and times of Neolithic man, thanks, in part, to Australian architects.

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Luxe Nomad

A $60 salad? Welcome to the joys of room service

LEE TULLOCH I stayed at a reputable Paris hotel where a plate of chopped lettuce with dressing was listed on the room-service menu at $60.

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American Airlines economy class

The staff are icily efficient, going through the motions with as little contact as professionally possible.

Everyone asks: why do Australians pay more for the same flights?

THE TRIPOLOGIST Why do airlines charge more for a return ticket from Australia to Europe than for a return ticket in the other direction?

Travel Insider

The hottest travel trend of 2014? We know everything about you

JANE E FRASER As scary as the Big Brother scenario might seem, the hot travel trend in 2014 is finding out everything about you.

Forty travel experiences you will really try before you die

The Backpacker Let's be realistic here. Forget the dream lists of fantasy experiences like kayaking down a waterfall - here's the stuff you actually will do while travelling.

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The best way to see a country

The Backpacker There are huge positives to this form of travel, but the locals will think you're an idiot.

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Virgin opens up its business lounges to everyone, for a price

Travellers' Check Virgin will allow all travellers, including economy passengers, to access its lounges for a price. But is it a good idea?

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Mama Holiday

Don't risk losing your digital holiday photos

TRACEY SPICER The digital age has spawned a plethora of products to replace the family photo album.

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Patching up Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue

Rio de Janeiro’s famed Christ statue is being repaired after two fingers and its head were chipped during recent lightning storms.

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