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Chateau Cornwall? Top emerging wine regions
More nations are competing to win recognition for their wine production, including Switzerland and Ukraine. -Reuters
Thai city cheers a family legacy, and its own history
Chiang Mai and its Lanna people celebrate their culture and history that owe much to a particular royal family. -Reuters
A romantic journey to the Twelve Apostles
Noted as one of the most famous coastal drives in the world, a trip to Melbourne is never complete without driving along the Great Ocean Road.
No ifs, ands or bahts
Bangkok: red-shirt spotting, Chiang Mai: all-day art and craft bazaar, Chiang Rai: rustic calm and quiet beauty. Thailand offers all at a price better than ever before. -BT
Taiwan at the peaks
An island with many mountains, here you'll find "little Switzerland" with its Aussie sheep, Angus cows and Taiwanese goats besides the spectacular scenery. -SPU
Monied crowd in Mykonos
Rising above its bad rep as a B-grade destination, Mykonos is drawing the rich and famous again. -ST
Foodies' paradise
Melbourne has a plate for every palette. -The Star/ANN
Art walkabout of Melbourne's alleyways
Melbourne has made an art out of turning alleys into tourist attractions. -The Star/ANN
No sweat, it's fun
You don't have to be Indiana Jones to enjoy nature in Krabi
The big South Australian playground
Experience some of nature's best sights and experiences along the coast of South Australia.
Enjoy a "Surprising Dubai" this summer
Do something different this summer - have a holiday in Dubai and expect a surprising time. -AsiaOne
Roaming the streets of Beijing
Beijing is best explored on foot along her streets. -The Star/ANN
Motoring fun in Hokkaido
A self-drive vacation in this scenic northern Japanese island offers lots of opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty, friendly culture and good food. -SPU
Pure Penang bliss
The island's beach town, Batu Ferringhi, provides the perfect weekend getaway for couples. -myp
Southern exposure
From the chunks of meat on the tables to the tanned hunks on the beaches, the South American cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro will soon overwhelm your senses and captivate your heart. -BT
From temples to themeparks
Tokyo is not just Disney rides - the city is also full of pageantry and natural beauty. -ST
A river for all seasons
Walking along Ill River in Strasbourg is delightful and the French city has lovely cultural and architectural sites. -ST
Easy as Pai
There's a slice of heaven, a tiny town '762 road bends' away from Chiang Mai, called Pai which you must visit. -The Star/ANN
Nature's red carpet treatment
In Perth, concrete jungle meets God's nature in unique, almost perfect harmony.
Land of diverse cultures
Kazakhstan is a country where nothing is definite. -ST
Capital recharge
The cheeriness and warmth of Canberra is the perfect refresher to a tired spirit.
Walking the line
A public garden in the sky transforms a once-gritty New York neighbourhood into a hip destination. -BT
Making connections at Angkor
A five-star hotel and a credit card company are doing their bit to connect tourists and the less fortunate in Cambodia. -BT
Have a ball in Houston
For a holiday truly out of this world, Houston in Texas offers the gamut - from space tours to baseball to art galleries. -ST
Colourful Castro centre
Many films, such as the biopic on slain US politician Harvey Milk, feature places in San Francisco. -ST
New-world city's old-world charm
Tucked away from the city, Deira harks back to Dubai's heritage of being an important trading port. -TNP
The Swede life
The picturesque Swedish capital of Stockholm, made up of 14 islands, is hailed as the Venice of the North. -ST
 
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