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Destination Seeking the hand of God in Argentina
Walking through the streets of capital city Buenos Aires does feel strangely familiar: patisseries piled high with creamy cakes, cafes on street corners - it's all very European and distinctly Italian. The ornate architecture, spanning coloni..more
Destination A guide to South Africa's Beaches
"See you at the beach," waves a Cape Town friend. A week later, in Durban, I hear the same farewell. It's that time of year. South Africans have sand between their toes. They share summer's beach culture with Australians. So, it's no surprise..more
Currency Dollar reaches 27-year high against pound
Australian travellers to the UK will be cheering after the dollar hit a 27-year high against the pound. The Australian dollar rose to 67.96 pence on Tuesday night AEDT - its highest level since 1985 - and hovered around that level on Wednesda..more
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Cruise - Silversea
The Facts
Launched: 1994What: Small Ship Cruises
Quality: Luxury
Vessels: 6
Capacity: 132 - 540 passengers
Small-ship cruising with big ship cred? Maggi Oehlbeck took a top shelf cruise and visited many ports of call.
If you fancy a small-scale ship, but an up-scale product, Silversea Cruises is the perfect fit. Recognised as an innovator in the luxury segment across their six ships – all with the prefix Silversea, the company offers large-ship amenities without compromising the intimacy of the small ship experience – conviviality, casual elegance and a club-like ambience.
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Hotel - Atlantis Dubai
The Facts
Location: The Palm, DubaiEstablished: 2008
Guest Rooms: 1539
Comfort Rating: Luxury
All-inclusive holidays have come full circle from cheap packages to the height of luxury. Our correspondent James Edgar finds why you'll never want to leave "Hotel Dubai".
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Sharks are circling in the lagoon 30 metres below and all my senses are screaming at me not to do it.
Trying not to look down, I shuffle towards the precipice - and take the plunge.
It takes just a few seconds to reach the bottom of the Leap of Faith slide ..more
The V8 Hotel
The Facts
What: A Htoel with an automotive themeWhere: Stuttgart, Germany
Rooms: 34, 10 of which are themed.
Price: From $180
If you're a car enthusiast and ever find yourself in Stuttgart, Germany for day or two (and let's face it, with Mercedes and Porche factories in the area it's a good place to be in the first place) may we suggest you check out the V8 Hotel.
Found near Stuttgart's Meilenwerk - a heritage protected airplane hangar from the 1920s which showcases a collection of historic automobiles - the hotel is a car-themed venue to be enjoyed by the whole family.
The hotel is one of a kind and is th..more
Travel Tip
Hotel Safes
- Submitted by: Sophie Brewster, Ucango Travel Consultant
Always use a safe if it is provided. Less to worry about..more
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Always use a safe if it is provided. Less to worry about..more
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