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Great places to eat and drink in Port Vila

Whether you want to live it up, chow down, take the heat or just chill, Port Vila has what you want, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Five ways the hotel of the future is already here

The latest innovations include voice-activated rooms and robotic butlers.

A man in terminal decline

Graham Reid spends 24 hours in Dubai International's famously huge and busy terminals.

Room check: Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa

Kevin McIntyre checks in to a new hotel just off the main west coast road in Phuket.

Hervey Bay: Quay to success

The natural design of Hervey Bay makes it a safe and fun playground for us humans to go and holiday throughout most of the year.

Ask Away: Be prepared for US airport security

Be prepared, not scared, of US airport security, writes online guru Eli Orzessek.

Antarctica's bizarre Blood Falls

First discovered by Australian geologist Griffith Taylor in 1911, scientists initially thought Blood Falls' colour was due to red algae.

'Naughty Nimbin': The weed capital of Australia

The New South Wales town of Nimbin is a throwback to the seventies, complete with brightly-painted buildings, scores of people wearing tie-dye, and shops full of hemp products, writes Kirrily Schwarz.

My holidays: Tim Lambourne

Tim Lambourne spent last winter/American summer in New York City.

Six of the world's best beer festivals

Beervana might be over for another year, but there are plenty of other festivals around the globe celebrating the amber thirst quencher.

The essential guide to Alaska's national parks

The USA's northernmost state is positively heaving with spectacular wilderness areas, but you'll need to embrace a spirit of adventure to visit some of them.

Mad day trips on Japan's bullet train

Tokyo is a city lit up with technology, where public transport is refreshingly efficient.

Room check: Four Seasons, Whistler

Tess Nichol checks into grand digs at one of Canada's most famous ski resorts.

Forget the Gold Coast, go here instead

The Gold Coast might have all the cheesy thrills, but the Sunshine Coast is home to some far more enticing attractions.

Flight check: Auckland to Singapore

Sophie Ryan flies SQ285 from New Zealand to Singapore.

Adventurous ways to see the South Pacific

Tired of the flop and drop? Stephanie Holmes finds some memorable adventures for your next tropical getaway.

Best bits of America you're not visiting

Everyone loves a good USA trip - but what if I said, that many of you are doing it all wrong?

Normandy: Writing the lines of duty

The French town of Bayeux is better known for its tapestry, but Paul Mulrooney finds another reason to visit.