This is everyone’s worst nightmare
PREPARE yourself. Thousands of clowns have come together in Mexico City for Latin America’s 21st Convention of Clowns.
Central America
Tragic and creepy ‘doll island’
THIS grotesque playground of mutilated dolls looks like the stuff of nightmares. But the tragic story behind this unlikely tourist attraction is perhaps more disturbing.
Inside Mexico’s Island of the Dolls
MEXICO’S bizarre Island of the Dolls is terrifying — and it has a tragic backstory.
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.
Jilted lover needs honeymoon companion
A jilted boyfriend is advertising for someone to join him on his honeymoon after his fiancee dumped him over Christmas.
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.
Shipwreck survivor meets dead man’s mum
A CASTAWAY who says he survived more than a year at sea has had a tearful meeting with the family of his shipmate who did not make it home.
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.
Is this the world’s sexiest museum?
TAKE a look inside one of the world’s most outrageous places – New York’s Sex Museum.
Porn Star Karaoke a hit at bar
A BAR in the US has become a huge hit with the adult entertainment industry and even hosts a Porn Star Karaoke Night.
Scientology museum a Hollywood sideshow
ALONG with Kabbalah, Botox and egg white omelettes, Hollywood is synonymous with Scientology.
Deep fried bull testicles? Chew on this
IT might take balls to eat them, but deep fried bull testicles have a niche market in parts of Montana.
Tips for holidaying in the US
HANDY hints about how to make the most of your next trip to the United States.
Twenty seconds of tube time
THE surf at La Jolla in a remote, dusty corner of Mexico is so good that its true destination is a whispered secret between hard-core surfers, writes Sean Doherty.
Hotel to tattoo guests
GUESTS at a US hotel can be left with a permanent reminder of their stay with the hotel’s new room and tattoo package.
Woodstock’s fields of musical dreams
FORTY years ago it was mayhem. Now the area around Woodstock has returned to its peaceful ways, writes Sean Sennett.
Volcano boarding so hot
Volcano boarding new travel trend Riders can reach speeds of up to 68km/h More crazy travel experiences
World’s biggest BBQ grills 12 tonne of beef
MORE than a thousand barbecue fanatics in Uruguay grilled up 12 tonnes of beef overnight, setting a new Guinness world record.
Rock ‘n’ roll tour of the US
IN the markets women are snatching up T-shirts reading “Sorry, I only date guys with tattoos.” It says it all.
Caribbean dazzles A-listers
ONCE a colonial backwater, Anguilla is now a playground for A-listers and the seriously cashed-up, says David Whitley.
Chile goes intergalactic with ‘UFO trail’
WHEN it comes to attracting tourists, a town in a remote region in Chile is aiming high playing up its reputed connection to space aliens.
Big splash for world’s largest swimming pool
TAKE a deep breath before you try swimming a lap in the swimming pool at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile.
Anna Nicole tour big in Bahamas
THE deceased former Playboy model may have only just been laid to rest but demand for the ‘Anna Nicole Smith tour’ has created a tourism boom in the Bahamas.
Deep into the planet’s belly
DESCENDING into one of the world’s deepest canyons is not for the faint-hearted but James Frankham takes the plunge and discovers a hidden paradise.
Cuba kicks up its heels
RICH, animated, hip-gyrating and soulful, Cuban music has long been a breeding ground for the sounds and rhythms of Latin America.
Mexican cruise in lap of luxury
YOU want a room with a view? What about a room with an ever-changing view, including a dozen of the most stunning sights you will cast your eyes on?
Easy steps to good life
THERE’S a formula to the lust for life in South America’s two most vibrant cities and only a dance is the difference , writes Geoffrey Williams.
‘Narco chic’ art draws a crowd
AK-47 rifles, flashy cars and cowboy hats show the violent life of Mexican drug smugglers, which one ‘guerrilla artist’ has turned into a chic form of street art.
Bowled over in Grenada
GRENADA, the best but perhaps most forgotten island in the Caribbean, has shrugged off hurricanes to be set for the 2007 cricket World Cup, writes Kevin Pilley.
It’s Bargaintina!
WITH an exchange rate to write home about, the vivacious city of Buenos Aires is perfect for travellers chasing bargain-filled markets and a tango lesson or two.
Argentina’s gourmet revolution
WITH its wineries, restaurants and boutique hotels, Argentina’s Mendoza region is a cult secret among gourmands, writes Colin Barraclough
Take your breath away
OXYGEN tanks at the airport and in hotel foyers of Macchu Pichu’s base town in the Peruvian Andes suggest something extraordinary.
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