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The Ten Best Things to See and Do at Womad Festival

There's no festival in New Zealand quite as a diverse.

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Mr and Mrs Smith’s Top Ten Boutique Hotel Swimming Pools

Fancy a dip with a difference?

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Romance at 650 Feet Deep in a Submarine Hotel

Live out your James Cameron-inspired deep sea fantasy.

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Ten Outdoor Accessories to Make Your Next Camping Trip the Ultimate

Summer is here, which means that it's time to leave the den. Might as well do it in style.

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New Site Behomm Offers Home Swaps for Artists and Designers

Never stay in an ugly (or normal) house again.

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Ten Heart-Racing Hotels for Valentine’s Day Escapes

Forget humdrum hallmark this V-Day.

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