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Mon 20 May 2013

An island so small you won't find it on Google Maps

SEVEN miles off the coast of Suffolk, there is a country. It isn't a very big country. In fact, its no more than about twice the size of a tennis court.

Travel
Thomas Hodgkinson

Sat 18 May 2013

Kangaroo Island is a delight to the senses

KANGAROO Island – a brisk ferry ride or a short plane hop from Adelaide – is a place of nature's gifts.

Fri 17 May 2013

Drunken safari guide dismissed after charging elephant

A SOUTH African safari firm has sacked one of its guides after a video of him charging an elephant went viral.

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Rob Williams of The Independent

My Kitchen Rules winners to give cooking demo at Relish fest

THE Fraser Coast’s kitchen superstars will share their culinary secrets with visitors to the Relish Food and Wine Fest in Maryborough on Saturday, June 8.

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Pretty pink dolls or naked angry blonde...

BARBIE'S Dream House has opened in Berlin with some unofficial additions – police guards and topless protesters brandishing burning crosses.

Offbeat
Tony Paterson

Thu 16 May 2013

Four Seasons in Bali has new restaurant with five-star flair

FOUR Seasons Resort Bali has launched Sundara, its new beachfront restaurant overlooking Jimbaran Bay.

Travel

Wed 15 May 2013

Feel like a pampered star in Absolute Suite at Cape Panwa

WITH a private spa room, infinity pool and chef on hand to whip up whatever you fancy, Cape Panwa Hotel's new Absolute Suite offers the ultimate in luxury.

Travel

Richard Branson applies to Coast council to open Aussie home

SIR RICHARD Branson is looking to open up his “Australian home” as a boutique hotel.

Tue 14 May 2013

Don't ignore Poland while touring around Europe

MENTION you’re going to Europe and most people will think of Paris or Switzerland.

George believes snorkelling with whales would increase tourism

IMAGINE swimming in open ocean as 16-metre, 36-tonne humpback giants rise out of the depths.

Richard Branson dons stewardess' outfit after losing bet

SIR Richard Branson might think again before making a bet with a fellow billionaire.

Travel
James Legge

Mon 13 May 2013

Stay in Hills and make most of ultimate shopping experience

IN THE shopping Mecca that is Beverly Hills, location is everything.

Travel

Visit the Louvre for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

TAKE me to the Louvre in Paris.

Travel

Sun 12 May 2013

The South Pacific's Norfolk Island is an oldie but a goodie

"HOW about Norfolk Island ?" my wife queried while working her way through a pile of holiday brochures.

Travel
Paul Wicks

Sat 11 May 2013

The most breathtaking roof views from around the world

TRAVELLERS seeking to capture the perfect panorama this year can take in bird's-eye views at one of these iconic rooftops.

Travel

Fri 10 May 2013

Aviation industry pushes for more flights at Heathrow

HEATHROW airport should handle 136 extra departures and arrivals every day, and add more night flights: that is the demand from industry leaders.

Travel
Simon Calder

There's no where else Tina would rather live than Yeppoon

YEPPOON may not have featured at the top of the Rockhampton region’s wealthy suburbs list, but there’s no where Tina Walton would rather live.

Property

Thu 9 May 2013

Scammers target holiday-goers looking for cheap deal

TRAVELLERS should be wary of holiday scams when looking for a cheap deal this winter holiday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned.

Travel
APN Newsdesk

Melbourne: Top of the sip parade

'THE beans are from Colombia. There's a taste of apple and pear, with a savoury after-flavour."

Travel
Chris Lawrence

Wed 8 May 2013

Aussie couple set to sail around the world

PREPARING for a round-the-world sailing trip is not an easy task – just ask Duncan and Caroline Woodhead.

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Rocky councillor nominated for tongue-in-cheek Bent Spoon

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Fluoride debate fight hits internet with two petitions

Locals excluded from 250 Central Queensland mining jobs

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