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Mercedes Maguire is a features writer specialising in parenting and lifestyle as well as celebrity profiles and travel.

YOU may be getting ready for Christmas, but if you want to get away for the next holiday season – Easter – now is the time to book.

GET your gift shopping sorted with our bumper guide of goodies from cheap and cheerful stocking fillers to luxury items for that someone special.

IT’S one of the most exciting cities in the world, with global events, shopping and world-class restaurants. So when’s the best time to visit?

CRUISE lines cater for different markets with different experiences so which one is right for you? Here are three in the South Pacific.

SAVE on a holiday with special deals and discounts on trips, tours and accommodation.

AUSTRALIANS love Hawaii with its beautiful beaches and relaxing resorts, so when’s a good time to book?

HERE are the 10 best holiday deals on offer right now at home and overseas.

THE right packing decisions can make a difference to your holiday safety and comfort. Mercedes Maguire selects some essentials for your travels.

AS the Aussie dollar continues its fall, getting value for money is more important than ever. Here’s where to find it, writes Mercedes Maguire.

AS THE Aussie dollar continues its fall, getting value for money is more important than ever. Here’s where to find it, writes Mercedes Maguire.