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A golden land waiting to be discoveredReferred to as Myanmar by the military junta, Burma is being hailed as "the next Thailand", a country seldom visited at present but one that promises to eclipse its neighbours in popularity.
Claudia Bouma and her family during their two-year holiday.The family four-wheel drive challengeWhen life in Townsville became too much, Chris and Claudia Bouma bought a trailer, packed up their three kids and spent two years travelling Australia. Travelling for art: Australia's best autumn eventsSpectacular arts events are becoming a powerful new catalyst in travel Down Under encouraging Australians to take weekend breaks away. Singapore by night.Beat the long-haul bluesIf you want to break a long flight to Europe, Singapore may be the solution. Mike Dolan takes stock and looks at some of the Lion City's best hotels. Wolgan ValleyLuxury and relaxation in the valleyFrom its tranquil, unspoilt surroundings to the exquisite design and top class service, a short-break at Wolgan Valley is set to soothe body and mind. The River Ganges at VaranasiSex, Sacred Rivers, Temples and TigersCentral India has many dazzling places to visit, but the holy city of Varanasi, the "Kama Sutra" temples of Khajuraho and Panna National Park Tiger Reserve are not to be missed. Peterhof Summer Palace © Mike Dolan.St Petersburg: City of the TsarsThe tsars are long gone, but their great city of palaces built to impress the West still continues to dazzle 100 years on. Summer hiking in Vail, Colorado.Rocky Mountain SummerThey say you come for the winter, but stay for summer. Shonagh Walker finds herself loving every second of her summer in Vail, Colorado. The harbour at Portofino © Mike Dolan.Walk the Italian coast: Portofino & Cinque TerreOn the Italian Riviera, people can eat as much seafood pasta and gelato as they like without putting on weight. Their secret is to keep on trekking along the beautiful trails of the Cinque Terre. A scene from <i>Love Never Dies</i> © Jeff BusbyMelbourne's incredible hattrickThree outstanding international attractions have made Melbourne Australia's top destination for a long weekend away this winter. Spa review: Noosa Springs ResortTucked away in the national park just a few kilometres from Hastings Street, Noosa Springs Resort is the perfect spot for some holiday indulgence. Napier's Inner Harbour at nightNew Zealand town offers Aussies cheap holidaysA New Zealand town is offering discounted holidays to Australians who need a break after the recent spate of natural disasters. Ice skating at Lake LouiseCanada: out westFrom spectacular scenery to fine restaurants, island retreats and ski resorts, British Columbia and Alberta serve up a tantalising array of tourism options, including an unforgettable white Christmas... Lighthouse weekender: Montague IslandStay on a remote south coast NSW island in an historic lighthouse cottage with only fairy penguins, a resident colony of playful seals and passing whales as neighbours. © Mike DolanMarilynne Paspaley's BroomeOnce called the Pearl Princess of WA, Marilynne Paspaley feels at home in the remote pearling port where her family made its fortune. Here, she gives inside information on her new resort and the...

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