Australia
Tasmania
Cruising for a bruising
RAVAGED by rain and soaked in sea spray, Lee Taylor's eco-cruise of Tasman Island was more like a theme park ride.
NSW & ACT
Cruising the highway to swells
COOL coastal towns and surf-side camping: Stephen Lacey takes the legendary NSW coastal drive north from Sydney in a new Kombi van.
Queensland
Sanctuary delivers on bliss
AN exclusive sanctuary styled on Bali's high-end resorts in Port Douglas delivers on the necessary luxuries for Tracey Ferrier.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner
BOEING'S 787 Dreamliner is being hailed as a revolutionary milestone in commercial passenger jet design.
Wild Escapes
DISCOVER the exotic, adventurous world of eco-resorts, wildlife activities, safaris and zoos.
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City to surf
London plans artificial beach with perfect surf waves 365 days a year
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What a party!
Over 200,000 people turned up for Sydney Festival's opening night
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Kiss my butt
Smokers in Europe will do anything to get past the smoking ban
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Music over Moscow
See why Moscow's club scene is the wildest and hottest in Europe
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Snow business
China dazzles during the 20th International Snow Sculpture Art Expo
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Ultimate rides
Grab your board and paddle into the world's ultimate surfing safaris
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Water world
No crap 'SatLav' is the new way to find your way around London's toilets
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Rock 'n' rule Britannia
From the Beatles to Oasis take a tour of Britain's famous music scenes
Northern Territory
Outback croc odyssey
LOCAL knowledge of crocodile sightings is important when kayaking in the Top End, but having someone to cook meals and drive you back to town is even better.
Victoria
Frosty, fabulous Melbourne
NO Australian city does winter better than Melbourne with its hip boutiques, stylish eateries and arty bars, all nestled neatly into a grid of Euro-style laneways.
Western Australia
Broome sweeps in luxury
LUXURY rooms, a day spa and a soothing Buddha yoga sanctuary Broome's Cable Beach Club Resort splashes out with a $20 million makeover.
South Australia
Stay in tuna with nature
FORGET great white sharks. Swimming with bluefin tuna in South Australia's Port Lincoln is the new underwater adrenalin rush, says Sam Wundke.
Around Australia
The Ghan upgrades to platinum
AN upgrade takes Australia's legendary Ghan to a new level in luxury rail travel. Mike Smith checks out the premier carriages on the famous outback train.