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Wed 12 Jun 2013

Down Under a more appealing travel option for Aussies

AUSSIES are holidaying at home more often, staying longer and spending more on domestic trips, the national visitor survey revealed on Wednesday.

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Tue 11 Jun 2013

Kim finds Saudi rules hard going

IMAGINE not being allowed to drive, socialise with members of the opposite sex and being forced to sit in a special section of a restaurant.

Take in sights of colourful Caribbean during Costa Rica tour

TOURSGALLERY is offering an escorted soft adventure tour to Costa Rica.

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Escape to Philippines with special deal on Manila adventure

PHILIPPINE Airlines and Holiday Specialists are celebrating the airline's new Australian services with four-night escapes to colourful Manila.

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F-111 fans can take a seat in museum’s pride and joy

WHEN Charlie Ciavarella visited the Queensland Air Museum yesterday, he had no idea he would get a taste of the view experienced by a fighter pilot.

Mon 10 Jun 2013

New Sri Lankan resort and spa the perfect place to unwind

NEWLY opened Avani Bentota Resort and Spa in Sri Lanka has the comfortable space and relaxing environment for an escape from everyday routines.

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Sun 9 Jun 2013

Expect gem of a time on 'royal' Australian visit

PRINCESS Cruises' stunning Diamond Princess is set to add some sparkle to the Australian coastline.

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Sat 8 Jun 2013

Brisbane city offers so much for weekend visitors

AFTER a two-year work stint in New Zealand, I looked back in 2006 across the Pacific to decide just where my family was going to call home.

Reconnecting with survivors of Japan's deadly tsunami

“DO you recognise any of these people?” I asked. The shopkeeper carefully scrutinised the photo of a group of young runners on the front page of the newspaper.

Fri 7 Jun 2013

XXXX Island prize worth $10,000 up for grabs at Pub Fest

"THE ultimate mates' trip away", worth a cool $10,000, will be up for grabs at the World's Greatest Pub Fest on Sunday.

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Spoil yourself and stay at The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong

TAKE me to this iconic lobby at The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.

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Thu 6 Jun 2013

Visit quirky QT on Gold Coast for a unique hotel experience

SCRATCH beneath the glitzy facade and there is a trendy undercurrent at the Gold Coast.

Japanese 500km/h maglev bullet train tested successfully

THE first successful tests have been carried out for Japan’s new generation of L0 trains, maglev bullet trains designed to travel at speeds of 500km/h.

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James Vincent

Wed 5 Jun 2013

Whale season has begun in the Whitsundays

CRUISE Whitsundays passengers returning from the Great Barrier Reef saw more than the afternoon sunset with the arrival of the first whales of the season.

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Go on a gourmet holiday without the need of a passport

FOOD, wine and relaxation will be the order of the day this winter.

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Tue 4 Jun 2013

Cooloola Coast expects bumper whale season

WHALE watch operators are rejoicing at the news that the highest number of humpback whales in more than half a century are on their way to the Cooloola Coast.

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Cruise the Mediterranean and feast like a king in Turkey

JOURNEY to the ancient city of Ephesus, cruise the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and feast like Ottoman Sultans at a table laden with culinary delights.

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Mon 3 Jun 2013

Take in the spectacular sights of Italy during 12-day tour

TAKE me to the Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera and let me explore the five charming villages that comprise this destination.

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Sun 2 Jun 2013

Visit the Kimberleys on a culture rich cruise aboard Orion

ABORIGINAL rock art up to 50,000 years old will feature in a special Art of the Kimberley expedition cruise aboard the five-star Orion this August.

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Sat 1 Jun 2013

Java shaken, but stirring thanks to big tourism boom

FROM the front seat of an Indonesian becak, or rickshaw-style pedicab, I'm staring uneasily into an oncoming wall of motorcycles.

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David Potts

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