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Beehive formations at the Bungle Bungles in Western Australia.

Don’t want to go to the US? 10 Australian dupes for its greatest attractions

If you’ve decided to avoid travelling to the US at the moment, here are 10 domestic equivalents that stand up to America’s favourites.

  • Riley Wilson
Tourists crowd the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Ten places in Europe ruined by overtourism (and where to go instead)

Holidaymakers in Europe’s busiest spots face crowds, hostile locals and high prices, but there are excellent alternatives.

  • Amanda Hyde
The Hachijo Royal Hotel appeared in 1963 as a Baroque fantasy, all Greek-style statues in the garden and fountains tinkling in soft salute to the rising sun.

Once the pinnacle of luxury, these 10 hotels now sit abandoned

The great and the good were once lured to these five-star hotels, but now they’re eerily derelict – though some could yet be reborn.

  • Chris Leadbeater
Singapore Airlines was the first airline to fly the Airbus A380, launching it on the Singapore-Sydney route.

Game changers: The 10 most important planes in the history of air travel

Can you rank the big birds of commercial aviation in some sort of order? Which aircraft would make the list, and how would they stack up? Here’s our top 10.

  • Chris Leadbeater
Serene walking trails through Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.

The 10 former no-go countries that are now must-see destinations

A world with these countries, that have pulled themselves back from the brink to become mainstream tourism destinations, is most certainly a better place.

  • Ben Groundwater
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Vietjet’s Skyboss premium seats are identical in width and recline to economy.

Ten Asian budget airlines you need to know about

Want to save money travelling Asia? Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are well known, but here are 10 other low-cost carriers that should be on your radar.

  • Brian Johnston
Relax by the private pool.

Up to $147,000 a night: Inside the world’s most expensive hotel rooms

A glimpse inside 10 of the most extravagant suites around the world, from London, Paris and New York to Monaco and Marrakesh.

  • Brian Johnston
The world’s highest open-air building ascent … City Climb.

Climb, hang, jump: 10 incredible skyscraper experiences

If you want to add a whole new meaning to hanging out, then harness up and climb, jump off or just lean out over these vertiginous skyscrapers.

  • Brian Johnston
Intensely beautiful: Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory.

Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots

Need some time under canvas? Victoria’s epic campgrounds offer ocean views, vineyards, caves and hot springs.

  • Penny Watson
Poolside at retro-styled Sunnymead Hotel in Aireys Inlet.

Relive your childhood summer holidays at these 10 retro Victorian stays

From reinvigorated motels to bush cabins laced with luxury, here are some of our favourite nostalgia-inducing spots across the state.

  • Riley Wilson

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