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.
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.
Japan
Spirit of romance
He stole the secret of whisky and a wife - and his drop is among the best, writes Stephen Phelan.
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.
Flight test
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.
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.
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?
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.
