Inside Mexico’s Island of the Dolls
MEXICO’S bizarre Island of the Dolls is terrifying — and it has a tragic backstory.
Central America
Bride perishes on her dream honeymoon
NEWLYWED Christine Fensome was having the time of her life on her honeymoon, until she ate a deadly meal for dinner.
Pack Up: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MICHAEL Place fell in love with Rio de Janeiro on holiday. Today the Perth boy is thrilled to call the party town home.
The $6 billion ‘risky bet’
IT’S one of the most remarkable construction feats on Earth and the Panama Canal has just undergone a new expansion project. But behind the scenes, all isn’t what it seems.
Questions over teen’s Mayan city find
WHEN a 15-year-old announced he’d found a long-lost city using astronomy and Google Earth, the world was awed. But there are claims his theory doesn’t add up.
Pack Up: Saint Teresa, Costa Rica
JESSICA Alcock quit her Perth office job to travel the world with just a backpack and wanderlust. She’s now based in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, living the pura vida lifestyle.
Life in the murder capital
IT’S a country in pieces, where homes are seized and converted into torture chambers. And for kids here, there’s one obvious career path.
Oasis in the middle of nowhere
IT’S one of the most barren places on Earth, but hidden between sand dunes lies a spectacular oasis. A precious beauty in the harsh, unrelenting desert.
Mexico has enacted ingenious way to tackle obesity
MEXICO has an alarmingly high rate of obesity. Now health officials are trying to tackle the issue by offering commuters the chance to squat their way to work.
The country frozen in time
IT HAS no McDonald’s, Starbucks or KFC – and for most people, no internet. Ancient cars litter the streets, and prices are absurdly low. But all that is about to change.
Hidden paradise deep in a jungle
LYING deep within the Guatemalan jungle lies a slice of paradise so beautiful you’d never expect to find it here.
Castaway could have been saved months ago
A FISHERMAN who drifted at sea for over a year and almost gave up hope says he could have been saved much earlier.
A beginner’s guide to travelling Cuba
IF YOU’RE thinking of travelling to Cuba, Julie Miller has some tips to ensure you get the most out of the island nation.
Small and sweet Costa Rica
TINY Costa Rica, on the Central American isthmus, is packed with appeal, from cloud forests to quiet beaches and extraordinary wildlife, writes Carolina Miranda.
Pirates of the Caribbean in Panama
PANAMA isn’t just about tropical headgear and the world’s greatest shortcut – its jungles and crumbling colonial ports conceal a history of gold and plunder on the Spanish Main, writes Roff Smith.
Richard Branson’s island getaway
THE British Virgin Islands make an appropriate retreat for Virgin Blue’s big boss – and lucky for him, paradise comes with a home office.
More flights to Mexico for Australians
AUSTRALIANS will find it easier to get to Mexico after Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines expanded their partnership.
Teen jumps 9m long shark
IF YOU were in the water and a 23 ton, 9m long shark happened to glide past – what would you do? Hitch a ride?
Mayan pyramid bulldozed for land-fill
ONE of Belize’s largest Mayan pyramids has been bulldozed and its stonework crushed to extract rock for a road project.
Lonely Planet’s guide to Mexico
JUNGLES, deserts; teeming cities, one-street pueblos; fiesta fireworks, Frida Kahlo’s art: Mexico conjures up so many contradictory images.
A touch of Europe in the Caribbean
THESE three laid-back Caribbean islands are home to relaxed locals and good diving, writes Ingrid Piper.
Set sail for Whitsunday reefs
SMALL boats and I do not agree, and I can barely watch the Sydney to Hobart race every Christmas without feeling queasy.
Travel news from around the world
INTERCONTINENTAL have opened a brand-new hotel in Vietnam, while the Western Plains Zoo is offering an overnight bush camping experience.
Word’s out about the world’s best beach
IT’S a shining jewel that often ranks as the world’s best beach, yet most Aussies don’t know it – or more importantly, where to find it.
Going green on adventure
IN COSTA Rica, peace and political stability have allowed eco-tourism to thrive, making it the ultimate Central American destination.
Vegas in 24 hour time-lapse
WATCH: Incredible time-lapse video 24 Hours of Neon shows what happens along the famous Strip when the sun goes down.
A pair of small Speedos and one giant leap
IT is a leap of faith not for the faint-hearted. Fearless Red Bull divers leap over 27m into giant, mystic sinkhole in the Mexican jungle.
Smoky edge to cheerful Cuba
IT’S impossible to resist the vibrance, colour and magic that is Havana, writes Clair Weaver, as she discovers the bustling Cuban city and its friendly locals.
The ultimate beach escape
A TRIP to Waikiki, one of the most famous stretches of white sand in the world, is the ultimate beach holiday.
The real Jurassic Park
GET up-close and personal with the real T-rex on a dinosaur trail of Montana.
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