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South Island NZ: locals only

The destination on everyone's lips is South Island New Zealand. Adrenaline junkies, snow fiends, pamper people and families can all find what they're after — that is, of course, if you know where the locals go.
Brisbane

Boring Brisbane

We tell it like it is — not everywhere is worth a visit. So how 'bout you make the most of your holiday time in Brisbane by steering clear of the following? Bali

Fiji me

With flights to Nadi cheaper than ever before, it's time to take a break in hospitable, fun and friendly Fiji. Here's our expert guide to the islands.
Win a trip to South America

Win a trip to South America!

You and a friend could be off on an amazing 31-day South America Adventure. It includes a four-day Galapagos Islands cruise, a four-day journey down the Amazon River, and the best of the rest of South America.
The new seven wonders of the world

The new wonders of the world

In July 2007, the results of a global vote were announced naming seven new marvels to be celebrated and protected for future generations. Here are the results. Petra

Petra, Jordan

The ancient city of Petra in Jordan certainly deserves to be on the new Seven Wonders of the World list. Dermott Brereton was lucky enough to experience the amazing site.

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Win a trip to China!

We're giving away a trip to China to celebrate the launch of epic film Red Cliff. test

Surviving the family road trip

Twelve hours, two adults, a four-year-old and a one-year-old. How to take the pain out of the dreaded family road trip. test

Povo paradises

Skint? You may yet avoid holidaying in the back garden. Check out our list of where to get the most bang for your newly feeble Aussie buck. Japanese street fashion

Japanese street fashion

Every Sunday the main street of Tokyo's Akihabara district is opened to science fiction heroes, teen ninjas and girls in maid costumes.

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