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Carmey Avdat Farm, Israel
Stephanie Holmes stays at a working winery in the middle of the Israeli desert.

Taking a Bondi break
Kris Shannon dons a wettie and heads out to master one of the well-known surfing spots.

Rarotonga: Fantasy island
Eli finds plenty to fill out the itinerary for an active holidaymaker in Rarotonga.

Sri Lanka: Stairway to heaven
Mark Dye takes a journey to an ancient fortress and is blown away by its majesty.

Ireland: Round the Emerald Isle
Maureen Marriner discovers some grand places to visit along Ireland's coastline.

Where polar bears meet
Drawn to civilisation, the white giants in turn draw intrepid tourists,.

How to get into world's most sordid club
Thousands of people queue every day to get in and most are rejected.

New England: Old-world pleasures
New England is best known for its beautiful autumn colours, what else can you do there?

A city of superlatives
Not everyone may know your name but much in Boston is familiar, writes Audrey Young.

Oliver Pelling: Regular life is beautiful
And don't let any inspirational quote tell you otherwise, says Oliver Pelling.

Norway: Double thrill
Karen Bowerman explores two of Norway's fjords, Nordfjord and Sognefjord.

The Hilton Hanoi Opera, Vietnam
Lucy Casley stays at a beautiful French classical style hotel with excellent restaurants.

Masterpieces on the Murray River
Phil Vine takes a river cruise with 'all the patience in the world'.

Colarado: Powder powerpoint
If you follow the locals, America's most famous ski resort need not cost the earth.

Paris: Lest we forget
Russell Maclennan-Jones visits the Somme battlefields, a sobering contrast to Paris.

Where to explore and eat in LA
There are more than 60 neighbourhoods to explore in LA - here's what to do.

Italy: Strikes a chord
NZSO's Travels in Italy concert reminds James Judd of performances in Villa Rufolo.

Antarctica: A dip on the chilly side
A Southern Ocean swim is truly breath-taking, writes Caroline Berdon.

Tips to cruise like an expert
Cruise holidays provide the ultimate combination of relaxation, discovery and indulgence.

Granddad sails into vogue
A brief trip with littlies puts Paul Little up there with holiday trend-setters.

Kids on wheels make for a brilliant time
A family cycling holiday in the Loire Valley is a winner, writes Noreen Barr.