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Canal du Midi: cruising southern France at its most sublime
Whether you're sipping local wines in Homps or wandering the streets of Carcassonn, a self-guided cruise on Canal du Midi offers the best of southern France.
Active Travel
Reviews and inspirations
The best boutique hotel in Hoi An
In touristy Hoi An in East Central Vietnam, it’s important to know what to look for, what to avoid and what you really want.
Local Heroes: Staycation thoughts and deals
DEPARTURE LOUNGE - travel tales from our archives
Travel News
Kangaroo route revived with a little luxury
Captains Choice exclusive tour company to revive the spirit of the original Kangaroo route flights - but with faster flights and a lot more luxury.
USA not OK if your phone reveals too much
Increased scrutiny of your phones and other devices could lead to embarrassing delays and even refusal of entry at American airports, warn experts.
Qld Scenic Rim joins eco-tourism global elite
Now there’s even more reason to visit Queensland’s famous Scenic Rim – the region has just achieved ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia, a result of meeting global best-practice standards in ecotourism, responsible travel and environmental conservation.
All aboard for a mild change in direction
First of all, apologies to all our subscribers. We have been off travelling and there hasn't been muck new stuff on the website. More...
Antarctic adventures back on the agenda
Hurtigruten Expeditions has released their popular collection of flight and cruise packages to the Antarctic, ranging from just under $14k to just over $30k.
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