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Tired of Bali? Here’s an island in the Philippines that’s just as enticing
Palawan offers a stunning, life-changing experience.

Cruising the Mexican Riviera: How to make the most of your dock days in Mexico
Here's how to do your dock days on the Mexican Riviera right, writes Lana Andelane.

Five global festivals that celebrate renewal and new beginnings
Let fire, water, earth, and flowers celebrate your new beginnings.

How to unwind like a celebrity in Palm Springs - without an A-lister’s bank balance
Four unexpected ways to zen out in the desert.

How Kyoto's canals offer a fresh perspective on the historic city
Waterways in Japan's former imperial capital offer enchanting views.

Cruising Kodiak and the Aleutian Islands without a plan
Our writer explores two remote Alaskan islands.

What these first-time cruisers would do differently the next time
Hesitant to cruise? These newbies have some advice for you

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail
Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.

No Hula-Hooping, no peeing in the ocean: 11 rules that might surprise travellers
There will be no building of sandcastles in Italy, thank you.

This tiny European country is the perfect place to avoid Europe's maddening crowds
A little-known holiday spot is nestled between Spanish Catalonia and southwest France.

Hotel review: A welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City
The Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel is a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city.

Safari on your bucket list? Pick the right one.
New York Times: How to choose a safari operator that also nurtures nature.

OA day at Thailand’s new Layan Life wellness centre where weird and wonderful things happen
‘As they say, what we need isn’t always what we want …’

Best places to holiday in Indonesia that aren't Bali
A string of luxury new resorts will tempt you away from the obvious.

Grin and bare it: The growing trend of travelling in the buff
Why are nude holidays on the rise? We reveal all.

Uluru and beyond: The ultimate guide to the Northern Territory’s unique experiences
Make the most of a land that’s mystified for millennia.

Best things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktails
From a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.

6 reasons you should try home swapping for your next holiday
The pros and cons of home swapping, from a traveller with 20 swaps under her belt.

The world's northernmost town: What it's like to live in 24-hour darkness
The Arctic town of Longyearbyen sits on the edge of the world.