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Ride the coasts of North America

Enjoy snow-capped ranges, striking glaciers and exotic wildlife from the comfort of a carriage, writes Pamela Wade.

Cruising: Go with the flow

Thanks to innovative ship design and imaginative itineraries, the popularity of river cruises is booming, says Jane Archer.

Bar/fly: Sri Lanka

When a Sri Lankan watering hole touts its beer as strong, it is, finds Alex Robertson.

Cruising: See food - don't eat it all

With islands of haute cuisine, the Celebrity Solstice can be scary for the diet-conscious, writes Rod Pascoe.

Alaska, up close and personal

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

Caving in to Waitomo's bright lights

A Waitomo caving experience will leave your mind blown, writes Alex Robertson.

Five reasons to visit New Orleans

Louisiana's Crescent City has a lot to offer visitors besides the music it's famous for.

Cruises: Looking forward

Cruise industry insiders tell Winston Aldworth about what’s exciting them in the season ahead.

Five tips for your first cruise

Bright bikinis and black-tie outfits will take you from poolside to cocktail hour in style, says Carol Smith.

Room Check: Hilton, Surfers Paradise

Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

Italy: When in Rome, eat with Romans

When Rome's tourist traps got a little tiring, Josh Martin found a boisterous table with locals was only a few clicks away.

Aitutaki: Where the wild things grow

A retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.

Australia: Tasmania a devil to leave

Australia's island state is a paradise for nature lovers and people who want to escape the modern day, writes Teresa Levonian Cole.

Bar/fly: Pilsner in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has given the world many things, but the greatest of these is lager beer, writes Peter de Graaf.

Chile: A beige-coloured Mars

Trekking through Puyehue National Park in Chile tests Derek Cheng's tenacity.

Shanghai: No roughing it with a caddy

With 600 courses nationwide, golf's a growing sport in China. Daniel Richardson tees off.

San Francisco: Five great places to take the kids

If you're planning a family holiday in this Californian city, be sure to check out these highlights.

Switzerland: The hills are alive with ...

Jamie Morton gets to grips with picturesque Switzerland's double act of charming culture and flashy style.