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Tax haven holidays

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Switzerland Monaco Sir Richard Branson Bermuda Islands Cayman Islands Jersey Tax Virgin Islands Around the world, there are many places more renowned for the number of offshore companies registered there than their natural and cultural delights. These obscure outposts are far more valued for their creative accountancy potential than their tourist delights. But when those unfortunate filthy rich types have to venture out to check up on their not exactly overstaffed head offices, what can they get up to? Well — these tax havens aren't all about the paperwork it seems

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Healthy holidays and detox retreats

TOPICS: Luxury and spa detox If you think "detox" and "holiday" don't go together, think again.

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South Africa for the football widow

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Sport South Africa Cape Town World Cup Johannesburg Province of the Western Cape Suriname Distrikt Commewijne Conventional turf-war association football grabs all the glory. With the 2010 FIFA World Cup coming up, that brand of the game can seem definitive - the only...

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The world's most expensive hotel rooms

TOPICS: Luxury and spa New York City Tokyo Rome Geneve United States Japan Italy Switzerland New York Regione Lazio Tokyo-to Canton de Geneve There's expensive and then there's eye-wateringly expensive. Last month, online financial news site Wealth-Bulletin.com picked out the most costly places to...

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Best places for a dirty weekend

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Sydney Melbourne sex Adelaide Gold Coast Byron Bay Uluru National Park romantic weekends Montville Australia New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia Northern Territory Ignite your passion by opting for one of Australia's more adventurous, quirky or secluded retreats.

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World's most expensive holidays

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Imagine this: cruising the high seas in a luxury yacht for more than US$800,000 a week or renting a hotel room for US$30,000 a night. Have you ever wondered...

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Pregnant? Welcome to the babymoon!

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Kids and family So, you're pregnant and ecstatic, but you're also worried that the impending reality of dirty nappies and midnight feeds will take its toll on your...

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Top 10 bling experiences

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Showbiz 1. Travel by limousine
If you're a true rock star you typically eschew ordinary transport, travelling instead by personally driven limo, complete...

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Getting back to nature: Avalon Coastal Retreat

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Tasmania Australia If you live in a city and enjoy getting about your house naked from time to time, you’ll know that it's often prudent to draw th...

<i>Spirit of the West</i>: restaurant railway in WA

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Spirit of the West: restaurant railway in WA

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Western Australia Australia When the whistle blows from the old steam engine, it's all aboard for an enchanting evening of romance and fine dining.

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Cabin fever

TOPICS: Luxury and spa History Travel back in time on the historically-intriguing Trans-Australia line, via Kalgoorlie, Cook, Adelaide and Broken Hill.

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Diamonds in the sky

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Western Australia Kimberley Australia Daytrip diamond mine flight tours — for adventurers who want to keep their outback holiday ultra luxe.

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Five great watercooler namedrops

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Broome Barossa Valley Daintree Blue Mountains National Park Great Oyster Bay Australia New South Wales Queensland Tasmania South Australia Western Australia If you're seeking some assiduous pampering in quality eco-lodges or up market resorts, you don't have to travel far from home to find some of the best in the...

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Islington Hotel, Hobart

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Hobart's newest luxury boutique hotel effortlessly gives you the feeling that you are staying in someone's home.

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No lack of outback spas and stars

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Queensland Charleville outback Queensland Eulo Australia Christine Retschlag experiences voodoo, outback hospitality, yummy yabbies and bore-water spa baths in Nardoo.

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Sydney in style

TOPICS: Luxury and spa There's a quality of light, space and openness that makes Sydney instantly attractive. The harbour is the perfect setting for a modern city.

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The cream of Australia's outback resorts

TOPICS: Luxury and spa Adventure Hotels Uluru National Park Kimberley Broken Hill Macdonnell Ranges Parachilna Australia New South Wales South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory While the desert does throw up the odd challenge for an unwary traveller, it also offers a wealth of rewards for the bold.

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From screaming babies to loud drunks — these are the most annoying things about flying.

Russian air hostess fired for tweeting 'Hahaha' about plane crash

May 14 2012 2:04PM

We're always told to be careful about what we post about work on social media. Well, one Russian flight attendant has become another walking example of what not to do.

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