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Five top treetop hotels

When you're after a holiday with a difference, just any old five-star hotel won't cut it. What you need is something with a punch of wow ...

Finland: Five free things to do in Helsinki

Helsinki is known as an international capital of design, and Finland is one of the eurozone's wealthiest nations. But despite that upscale reputation, the city offers a wealth of experiences that are light on the wallet.

Ask an expert: Vietnam on a budget

Each week, Flight Centre's team of experts answer your travel questions.

Under 50 bucks for an Auckland fiver

Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.

Staying safe in Southeast Asia

Is it safe for us to travel alone in South East Asia? Lonely Planet's Sarah Bennett and Lee Slater have the best safety tips.

Ask Lonely Planet: Cruising the Californian coast

Flight check: Dubai to Venice on Emirates

Linda Herrick flies Emirates from the United Arab Emirates to Italy.

Most revolting things in hotels

When you stay in nice hotels, you can easily assume the price tag or star rating means a certain level of cleanliness, but there are hidden nasties lurking unseen.

My holiday: Jake Harrison

Flight check: Mumbai to Singapore on Singapore Airlines

Graham Reid flies SQ425 from India to Singapore.

Winston Aldworth: International earspace

I'm a little fussy about the music I listen to.

My holiday: Michelle Blundell

Four of the best Hamilton hikes

Hamilton's river and gardens put you in the mood for wonderful walking It's a 45-minute walk around Hamilton Lake.

My holiday: Tom Doig

Ask Lonely Planet: Exploring Europe

Each week, Lonely Planet's Sarah Bennett and Lee Slater answer your questions.

Flight check: Lukla to Kathmandu on Tara Airlines

Winston Aldworth flies takes a flight across Nepal.

Five top things to do in Santa Monica

The Pacific Coast sand stretches 5.6km between Venice Beach and Malibu and the well-heeled town of Santa Monica sits in the middle facing the best sunsets in California, writes Megan Singleton.

Winston Aldworth: Stay sharp and follow the rules

It's bad news for Wogistani knife-wielding loons and non-Wogistani knife-wielding loons alike.