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Best lagoon in the Pacific? We’ve found a winner
Better than Moorea, or Bora Bora, or Aitutaki. But you won’t believe this patch of French Polynesia is real until you’ve seen it for yourself.
- by Brian Johnston
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Australia’s 10 greatest beaches you (probably) haven’t heard of
All over Australia there are beaches only locals know about that are often just as good, if not better, than the ones that make international “world’s best beaches” lists.
- by Craig Tansley
Thank COVID for making one aspect of travelling in Japan much easier
Until recently Japan was still a very much cash-only society, where even restaurant bills of hundreds of dollars would have to be settled with cold, hard currency.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Do you really need an International Driving Permit for overseas?
I’m in a queue at the car rental desk at Italy’s Brindisi Airport and the American bloke in front of me is having a bad day.
- by Michael Gebicki
A canal boat through French wine country is the ultimate in slow travel
A relaxing meander through the vineyards of Burgundy allows the benefits of slow travel to sink in.
- by Kate Armstrong
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Hotel reviews
Five-star Indonesian resort is a dream base for famous national park
Sea views from every room, exceptional service and the famous Komodo dragons await in this tropical paradise.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
The Spanish museum that shouldn’t exist
Barcelona’s Museum of Prohibited Art is billed as the only museum in the world exclusively dedicated to art that has been censored.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
The South African safari lodge where the animals come to you
This lesser-known, family-friendly lodge provides incredible viewing opportunities thanks to its enviable riverbank location.
- by Rob McFarland
Nine must-do highlights of San Francisco
From a visit to The Rock and a ride over one of the world’s famous bridges to luxury stays and exciting fusion food, a stay in San Francisco has it all.
- by Kate Allman
Despite Russia conflict, cruisers can’t get enough of this region
Northern Europe cruises are expected to hit an all-time high this year, and the Baltic Sea is at the heart of the interest.
- by Brian Johnston
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