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.
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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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