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Reader's guide to Paris

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ESCAPE readers reveal their world-city travel secrets in this monthly Doc Holiday guide compiled by Anthony Dennis.

The pride and joy of Mauritius

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THE best thing about this nature park is you don't just get to watch the lions - you can actually join in the fun.

Where to go in Summer

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From majestic views at the top of Table Mountain to a life-changing encounter with safari wildlife - South Africa has enough to satisfy the adventurer in us all.

2009's best cheap destinations

It’s the end of the monsoon cycle, making temperatures ideal for visiting temple ruins near Siem Reap and Sihanoukville beaches

Pleasure at heart of the alps

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AUSTRIA is home to the jaw-dropping town of Innsbruck, an urban/alpine mix unlike anywhere in Europe with some of the world's best skiing.

Basque in the glory

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NO Bull! There's plenty of tapas, museums and beaches in Spain, with not a cow-pat in sight and no running needed.

The world's best free attractions

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SAVE your holiday budget for more outrageous luxuries, as Lonely Planet reveal the best things to see for free.

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White boys can paddle

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I'M IN the tropics of PNG stripped to my waist, but in present company, I feel completely naked - I'm a skinny white boy attempting to row in a war canoe

No taste like home

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TOP Australian chef Neil Perry says that Australians visiting New York should prepare themselves for the American palate.

Mystery just keeps building

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STANDING in the middle of Winnipeg's legislative building is the last place I would have expected to have one of the strangest experiences of my life.

Pride of place in America's Paris

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VANITY Fair recently said Charleston "may be America's Paris", resembling Europe's crown in elegance, charm, history and people's pride.

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