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  • Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views
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    Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views

    This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.

  • A Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands
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    A Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands

    Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.

  • Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos
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    Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos

    Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.

  • Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only
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    Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only

    Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.

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  • Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
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    Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore

    For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.

  • The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape
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    The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

    From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

  • Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales
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    Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales

    There's a reason we love travelling so much.

  • Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
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    Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

    Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

  • Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible
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    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

  • Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
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    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

Spotlight: Tasmania's foodie trails
A selection of experiences that offer hands-on foodie encounters to seek out and savour
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  • Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
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    Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

    Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

  • A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
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    A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

    "While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

  • A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
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    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce
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    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

Weekender's Guides
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  • A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
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    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region
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    A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region

    Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.

  • A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens
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    A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

    Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

  • A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands
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    A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

    Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

  • The Lowe Wines tasting room in Mudgee
    Fine dining dishes available at Pipeclay Pumphouse Restaurant, Mudgee
    Wine tasting experience at Gilbert Family Wines, Mudgee
    Dani Elred, owner of Roth's Wine Bar, Mudgee with a glass of Grapes of Roth Shiraz
    The Dulli Tent at Mudgee's premier and award winning Luxury Glamping Experience, Sierra Escape
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    A Weekender's Guide to Mudgee

    Hop between cellar doors, then sleep among the vines.

Our favourite stays
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  • Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands — one of the best hotels in Melbourne.
    Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands — one of the best hotels in Melbourne.
    Archer's restaurant at Marriott Docklands
    Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands — one of the best hotels in Melbourne.
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    The 13 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

  • The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane.
    The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane.
    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
    The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane.
    The Calile - the best hotel in Brisbane.
    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
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    The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

  • The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Sydney
    The Langham - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    The Langham - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney
    Pier One - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    HUGHENDEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    four seasons hotel - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    202 Elizabeth - one of the best pet-friendly hotels in sydney.
    Intercontinental Double Bay - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    QT Sydney - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    Crystalbrook Albion - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    Old Clare Hotel - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
    Ovolo - one of the best dog-friendly hotels in Sydney(pet-friendly hotel Sydney)
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    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Sydney

    Sydney spots where both of you can sit and stay.

  • Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia.
    Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia.
    Sal Salis in Western Australia - the best glamping in Australia.
    Nightfall in Queensland - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia.
    DISCOVERY ROTTNEST ISLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia.
    Balgownie Estate Bendigo - Victoria - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia.
    SAL SALIS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - one of the best places to go glamping in Australia.
    HAPPY GLAMPER, VICTORIA - home to some of the best glamping in Australia
    PAPERBARK CAMP, NEW SOUTH WALES - where to go glamping in Australia.
    SANCTUARY BY SIRROMET, QUEENSLAND - best glamping in Australia
    Best Melbourne glamping - Peninsula Hot Springs — Victoria
    BANUBANU BEACH RESORT, NORTHERN TERRITORY - some of the best glamping in Australia.
    MARRAMARRA LODGE - NEW SOUTH WALES - some of the best glamping in Austrlaia
    BAY OF FIRES RETREAT, TASMANIA - best glamping in Australia.
    WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO, VICTORIA - best glamping in Australia.
    LONGITUDE 131°, NORTHERN TERRITORY - best glamping in Australia.
    WILPENA POUND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - best glamping in Australia.
    Sierra Escapes - best glamping in Australia - NSW
    PEBBLE POINT, VICTORIA - best glamping australia
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    Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

    Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

  • Kimpton Margot Sydney - sydey hotel
    Kimpton Margot Sydney - sydey hotel
    Kimpton Margot Sydney - sydey hotel
    Kimpton Margot Sydney - sydey hotel
    Kimpton Margot Sydney - sydey hotel
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    Kimpton Margot Sydney

    339 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Heritage-listed art deco features are paired with contemporary Aussie style, an in-house restaurant from Luke Mangan and a rooftop pool at this luxury Sydney hotel.

  • An exterior photo of Motel Molly.
    An outdoor seating area at Motel Molly.
    A photo of a king-sized bed at Motel Molly.
    A photo of a room featuring a kitchenette at Motel Molly.
    A photo of a room with a bath at Motel Molly.
    A photo of the pool at Motel Molly.
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    Motel Molly

    2 Shepherd Street, Mollymook

    Treat yourself to some coastal R&R at this boutique hotel situated only three hours from Sydney.

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  • London's New Urban Zip Line Lets You Fly Across the City at 80 Kilometres per Hour
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    London's New Urban Zip Line Lets You Fly Across the City at 80 Kilometres per Hour

    The city zip line — which is apparently the fastest in the world — will be set up in South London for the next 12 weeks.

  • A Breakdown of MONA's Ambitious Proposal for a Giant Five-Star Hobart Hotel
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    A Breakdown of MONA's Ambitious Proposal for a Giant Five-Star Hobart Hotel

    David Walsh's plans for an elevated hotel, an art anti-casino, an amphitheatre and a giant library.

  • Eight Underrated Islands to Visit in Greece That Aren't Mykonos or Santorini
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    Eight Underrated Islands to Visit in Greece That Aren't Mykonos or Santorini

    Find Greek island paradise without hoards of tourists.

  • This New Snow Sports-Focused Airline Flies to the Swiss Alps' Top Ski Fields
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    This New Snow Sports-Focused Airline Flies to the Swiss Alps' Top Ski Fields

    Powdair's first flights are scheduled for December 2017.

  • This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach
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    This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach

    Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach tops the list of 310 beaches from over 70 countries.

  • We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland
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    We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland

    Complete with two nights in the middle of Auckland, massages, a pasta feast, some of New Zealand's best cocktails and even a shopping spree.

  • You Can Now Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel
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    You Can Now Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel

    Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.

  • A Weekender's Guide to Hobart During Dark Mofo
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    A Weekender's Guide to Hobart During Dark Mofo

    Where to stay, eat, drink, sightsee and party in Hobart for the hedonistic art festival.

  • How to Do Auckland Like a Local
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    How to Do Auckland Like a Local

    Where to get the best coffee, ice cream, views, fancy dinners — everything you need to know, basically.

  • You Can Now Stay in the World's First Treehouse on a Crane
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    You Can Now Stay in the World's First Treehouse on a Crane

    Sleep in a crane eight metres above the Bristol harbour.

  • Sip Drinks Under the Sea In the World's First Underwater Cruise Ship Lounge
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    Sip Drinks Under the Sea In the World's First Underwater Cruise Ship Lounge

    Peer through whale eye-shaped portals and sit in chairs that vibrate in unison with the ocean.

  • The World's Highest Outdoor Whisky Bar Has Opened in Bangkok
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    The World's Highest Outdoor Whisky Bar Has Opened in Bangkok

    Sip scotch 64 floors above Thailand's capital.

  • This Ultra Lavish British Manor Now Doubles as a Gardening School
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    This Ultra Lavish British Manor Now Doubles as a Gardening School

    What better place to learn about micro herbs than at a luxury property in Oxfordshire?

  • LAX Has a New Private Luxury Terminal for VIP Travellers Who Can't 'Do' Airports
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    LAX Has a New Private Luxury Terminal for VIP Travellers Who Can't 'Do' Airports

    Cashed up members have private 'waiting suites', baggage handlers, separate security check-in, day beds and "don’t deal with paparazzi".

  • Sydney Bus Drivers Go on 24-Hour Strike, Leaving Many Routes Cancelled
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    Sydney Bus Drivers Go on 24-Hour Strike, Leaving Many Routes Cancelled

    If you're commuting from the inner west or south, best make alternative travel plans.

  • A Look Inside Falls Creek's Luxe New Ski Lodge
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    A Look Inside Falls Creek's Luxe New Ski Lodge

    Channelling 1970s European-style interiors, this ski-in ski-out lodge serves whisky in the day spa and marshmallows for fireplace toasting.

  • Japan's New Luxury Train Redefines Travelling in Style
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    Japan's New Luxury Train Redefines Travelling in Style

    Hit the rails complete with on-board fireplaces, front and rear glass-walled observatory cars, and a seasonal menu that changes to reflect the region you're passing through.

  • A Weekender's Guide to Perth
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    A Weekender's Guide to Perth

    Grab a cross country flight to hidden underground speakeasies, buzzing waterfront terrace bars, experimental fine dining and the second best hotel in the world.

  • A Weekender's Guide to New Zealand's Bay of Islands
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    A Weekender's Guide to New Zealand's Bay of Islands

    In anticipation of your next weekend getaway, this is our guide to New Zealand's winterless north.

  • This Pop-Up Shipping Container Hotel Takes Portable Comfort to the Next Level
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    This Pop-Up Shipping Container Hotel Takes Portable Comfort to the Next Level

    The two-level structure can sleep 13, and is designed to be both demountable and moveable.

  • Ten Free Travel Apps That Will Make Your Next Trip a Cakewalk
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    Ten Free Travel Apps That Will Make Your Next Trip a Cakewalk

    Zero-cost tools for converting currency, defying language barriers and finding Wi-Fi everywhere you go.

  • Qantas to Run Daily Non-Stop Flights from Australia to London
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    Qantas to Run Daily Non-Stop Flights from Australia to London

    The new route has just gone on sale.

  • This Travel Map Helps You Find the Best Weather All Year Round
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    This Travel Map Helps You Find the Best Weather All Year Round

    This new online tool helps uses ten years of scientific data to map weather conditions.

  • Where to Find the Best Brews in Manila's Emerging Craft Beer Scene
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    Where to Find the Best Brews in Manila's Emerging Craft Beer Scene

    Move over, San Miguel, Manila has more than a few craft beer tricks up its sleeve.

  • Wilderness Photography Escape
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    Wilderness Photography Escape

    Spend the weekend camping, hiking and shooting the sunrise in the Blue Mountains.

  • Wilderness Canoe Escape
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    Wilderness Canoe Escape

    Canoe through a natural gorge to a secret campsite with We Are Explorers.

  • The Gold Coast Might Be Getting a Characteristically Over-the-Top New Beach Club
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    The Gold Coast Might Be Getting a Characteristically Over-the-Top New Beach Club

    Planned for the 6000 square metre site? Rooftop lounge, nightclub, restaurants, cafes, VIP cabanas, gardens, outdoor pool and so forth.

  • This Dubai Hotel Is Running 'Underwater' Yoga Classes
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    This Dubai Hotel Is Running 'Underwater' Yoga Classes

    Atlantis The Palm wants you to do savasana with the fishes.

  • Ten New South Wales Breweries Worth a Road Trip
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    Ten New South Wales Breweries Worth a Road Trip

    Try freshly brewed ales, small batch IPAs and English bitters inside disused industrial warehouses — or perhaps a 100-year-old Anglican wool store.

  • You'll Soon Be Able to Stay at Iceland's Geothermal Blue Lagoon
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    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay at Iceland's Geothermal Blue Lagoon

    Sleep, soak, steam, sip and eat in or near lagoons created on a Nordic bed of lava.

  • A Weekender's Guide to Robertson
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    A Weekender's Guide to Robertson

    Snuggle up with a book in a grand old manor, visit a cheese factory, have fireside beers at the pub and see three spectacular waterfalls in one day.

  • Tokyo Just Opened the Nap Cafe of Your Dreams
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    Tokyo Just Opened the Nap Cafe of Your Dreams

    Order a hot brew and then take a snooze on a reclining $9000 bed.

  • Australian Startup Unyoked Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny House in the Wilderness
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    Australian Startup Unyoked Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny House in the Wilderness

    Get off the grid, disconnect and have your own tiny getaway — but this is not a hotel.

  • Ten Incredible Hotels to Inspire a Long Weekend Getaway
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    Ten Incredible Hotels to Inspire a Long Weekend Getaway

    Say 'yes' to coastal hideaways and wine region retreats.

  • There's a Pop-Up Sculpture Gallery in the Blue Mountains Rainforest
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    There's a Pop-Up Sculpture Gallery in the Blue Mountains Rainforest

    Walk through a stunning rainforest and see some art while you're there.

  • You Can Now Take Underwater Tours of the Titanic
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    You Can Now Take Underwater Tours of the Titanic

    You'll need a cool $137,000 to wade through the historic wreck.

  • Ten Immaculate Specialty Coffee Shops Worth Booking a Trip to Japan For
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    Ten Immaculate Specialty Coffee Shops Worth Booking a Trip to Japan For

    From standalone coffee shops on the outskirts of town to tiny one-man stalls doing hand-drip.

  • This Australian Beach Has Been Lit Up Bright Blue by 'Sea Sparkle'
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    This Australian Beach Has Been Lit Up Bright Blue by 'Sea Sparkle'

    The natural phenomena on the Tasmanian coast has been caused by bioluminescent phytoplankton.

  • New York Now Has Its Own Chocolate Museum
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    New York Now Has Its Own Chocolate Museum

    Learn about the history of everyone's favourite sweet treat, and sample it of course.

  • The World's First Craft Beer Hotel Is Coming
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    The World's First Craft Beer Hotel Is Coming

    Complete with in-room beer taps, shower beer fridges and beer-filled jacuzzis.

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