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Queensland: Sand island escape

Tim Roxborogh spins his wheels on a picturesque Queensland retreat.

Thailand: Far from the madding crowd

Jennifer Ennion discovers Thailand's Koh Phangan is perfect for those who want to get away from it all.

Prague: Where beauty steals your breath

Prague is famous for its medieval art and architecture but it's the Art Nouveau that delights Liz Light.

Waikato: Postcards from Taupo

Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.

Singapore: Visiting the bustling metropolis

The thriving island city-state of Singapore has come a long way from its swampy roots as a banana republic.

Samoa: Aggie gets in another round

The South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.

Coromandel: Meals on wheels

The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

Accused fraudster kept taking Fijian holiday bookings

Sydney: Living the high life

As an Aucklander, you can sometimes fall victim to suffering a bit of Sydney envy.

Melbourne: Glam it up a little

Tim Roxborogh gets a taste of the high life in Melbourne.

Sunshine state of mind

A visit to Queensland's Sunshine Coast delivers the message that not all beaches are created the same, writes Catherine Smith.

Pacific Islands: Sizzling in Samoa

Samoa's Teuila Festival is a weekend of music and celebration, writes Chloe Johnson.

New Zealand: Plenty to see in the Bay

A trip south leaves a glowing impression on Elisabeth Easther.

Japan: Rusutsu's snow is hard to resist

If Niseko is the crown jewel of Japanese skiing, then Rusutsu is one of its most lustrous, and least known, diamond clusters.

Italy: Camping in style

Increasing numbers of campsite holidaymakers fly to Italy, but taking the decision to drive across mainland Europe is worth the effort.

Vietnam: My Vietnam AK47 thrill

Schoolboy Lachie Scott thanks his parents for a holiday that opened his eyes.