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The prescription says shop
Retail therapy is gold standard on the Gold Coast, writes Lorna Subritzky.

How to blend in anywhere
Travel guidebook author explains why NZ is one of the best places for a family holiday.

Fiji: Life outside the resort bliss
Mixing with, and helping, locals is a free bonus, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

A culinary world at your fingertips
Global cuisines are going nowhere fast in Portland, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Magic happens in the vines
Margaret River is a recipe for perfection with wine, writes Maureen Dettre.

Versailles: City of the Sun King
The fortunes of a humble village changed when Louis XIV built his splendid palace nearby.

Wild about the Galapagos
Lindy Davis enjoys her close encounter with the unique wildlife of these remote islands.

Where to stay in Paris
Here are pinch-yourself perfect options for your stay in the The City of Light.

Sea World Resort, Queensland
Winston Aldworth checks into a family-friendly spot next to a Gold Coast theme park.

The lows of high flyers
Economy Class flights were not made for anyone tall, writes Oliver Pelling.

Travel hits and misses: Charlotte Ryan
The 'Back Benches' co-host loved the Cinque Terre but was saddened by a Thai tiger park.

Crowned heads living here
Leila George tracks down the best royal sites to visit around the world.

A taste of the Whitsundays
Rainforests or beach frolics, this region's got it all, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Chasing a breathtaking view
Above Everest Base Camp, comfort and breath are painfully whipped away.

The town too beautiful for Instagram
This idyllic town in Switzerland has banned tourists from posting photos on social media.

Vinh Hung Riverside Resort & Spa, Vietnam
Lucy Casley checks into a Hoi An spot with wonderfully friendly staff.

Aitutaki: One foot in heaven
When you land in Aitutaki you're not in Paradise but relax, it's not far away.

Is Paris truly the City of Romance?
A newlywed visits Paris - with her mother-in-law - and returns 20 years later as mother.

Popular places that hate tourists
We like to think the world's our oyster, but a lot of places would rather you didn't come.

Tonga: A paddle back in time
There's no better way than to paddle through nature's marineland in the middle kingdom.

Moreton Island: Dune roaming
Eli Orzessek rides the wild dunes and finds adventures in the water.