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Kangaroo Island is a delight to the senses

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

KANGAROO Island – a brisk ferry ride or a short plane hop from Adelaide – is a place of nature's gifts.

Drunken safari guide dismissed after charging elephant

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:58 +1000

A SOUTH African safari firm has sacked one of its guides after a video of him charging an elephant went viral.

My Kitchen Rules winners to give cooking demo at Relish fest

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:51 +1000

THE Fraser Coast’s kitchen superstars will share their culinary secrets with visitors to the Relish Food and Wine Fest in Maryborough on Saturday, June 8.

Pretty pink dolls or naked angry blonde...

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:36:37 +1000

BARBIE'S Dream House has opened in Berlin with some unofficial additions – police guards and topless protesters brandishing burning crosses.

Four Seasons in Bali has new restaurant with five-star flair

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

FOUR Seasons Resort Bali has launched Sundara, its new beachfront restaurant overlooking Jimbaran Bay.

Feel like a pampered star in Absolute Suite at Cape Panwa

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 +1000

WITH a private spa room, infinity pool and chef on hand to whip up whatever you fancy, Cape Panwa Hotel's new Absolute Suite offers the ultimate in luxury.

Richard Branson applies to Coast council to open Aussie home

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

SIR RICHARD Branson is looking to open up his “Australian home” as a boutique hotel.

Don't ignore Poland while touring around Europe

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

MENTION you’re going to Europe and most people will think of Paris or Switzerland.

George believes snorkelling with whales would increase tourism

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:47 +1000

IMAGINE swimming in open ocean as 16-metre, 36-tonne humpback giants rise out of the depths.

Richard Branson dons stewardess' outfit after losing bet

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 +1000

SIR Richard Branson might think again before making a bet with a fellow billionaire.

Stay in Hills and make most of ultimate shopping experience

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

IN THE shopping Mecca that is Beverly Hills, location is everything.

Visit the Louvre for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 +1000

TAKE me to the Louvre in Paris.

The South Pacific's Norfolk Island is an oldie but a goodie

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

"HOW about Norfolk Island ?" my wife queried while working her way through a pile of holiday brochures.

The most breathtaking roof views from around the world

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

TRAVELLERS seeking to capture the perfect panorama this year can take in bird's-eye views at one of these iconic rooftops.

Aviation industry pushes for more flights at Heathrow

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 +1000

HEATHROW airport should handle 136 extra departures and arrivals every day, and add more night flights: that is the demand from industry leaders.

Scammers target holiday-goers looking for cheap deal

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 +1000

TRAVELLERS should be wary of holiday scams when looking for a cheap deal this winter holiday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned.

Melbourne: Top of the sip parade

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

'THE beans are from Colombia. There's a taste of apple and pear, with a savoury after-flavour."

Aussie couple set to sail around the world

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:09:59 +1000

PREPARING for a round-the-world sailing trip is not an easy task – just ask Duncan and Caroline Woodhead.

Nicola's sweaty arduous trek to Borneo to save primate

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:52:26 +1000

A GRUELLING 900km trek across rough terrain seems daunting but for Nicola Rouse, every drop of sweat counts.

Chocolate tour is a delicious indulgence

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:00 +1000

ARE you a milk chocolate nut through and through, only have taste buds for white or prefer to stick to your dark chocolate for life?