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Innovation and cleaner energy will revolutionise travel in the future.

Pack your bags for a glorious new era of travel

How innovation and cleaner energy will revolutionise travel in the future.

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Rob the humanoid robotic bartender aboard cruise ship MSC Virtuosa.

Cruise control: Sailing the high seas goes high tech

Within the next decade passengers can expect more high-tech experiences on floating cities of up to 10,000.

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Hamptons Hinterland Retreat on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Fancy a group getaway? Check out our top holiday hideaways

Short-term accommodation website Stayz has revealed the top choices for 2025.

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The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago.

Chicago River turns bright green for St. Paddy’s Day

The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Patagonia.

How I budgeted $34,000 to travel the world for 18 months

HELEN ZHAO: In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of travelling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and six in South America cost exactly $34,563.38.

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The Holi festival is a celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil. (AP PHOTO)

Riot of colour as millions celebrate Holi festival

South Asia is a kaleidoscope of hues as Hindus welcome spring with a raucous festival of song, dance and smearing each other with bright powder.

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Lake Braies (Lago di Braies) in Dolomites Mountains, Italy.

Nat Geo’s most exciting destinations to explore in 2025

National Geographic’s Best of the World travel list ‘highlights extraordinary places around the world’ while focusing on aspects like adventure, culture, conversation and sustainability.

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is framed by cherry blossoms on March 22, 2012.

A guide to Washington DC’s stunning cherry blossom festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Washington’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 1.5 million visitors for three weeks of street parties, concerts and family activities.

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Here are the top 10 solo travel destinations for 2025, according to a new report.

The No. 1 solo travel destination for 2025 may surprise you

Solo travel continues to trend. Here are the top 10 solo travel destinations for 2025, according to a new report.

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PATRICE POLTZER: I spent 48 hours in Finland — here are 5 life-changing lessons I learned in the world’s happiest country.

Five life-changing lessons I learned in 48 hours in Finland

PATRICE POLTZER: ‘How is everyone so happy when you get almost no daylight for months?’ I wondered. ‘Why aren’t you all super depressed?’ I proceeded to ask literally everyone we met in Finland.

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Nathan Scott, centre, and the New Groove Brass Band perform in the French Quarter in New Orleans after the Super Bowl in February.

Six American spring break destinations with cheap flights

You deserve a vacation. Not this summer, not later this year. Something much sooner, like an honest-to-goodness spring break. Here are six of the cheapest from the US.

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The world’s smallest park in Nagaizumi, Japan.

Welcome to the world’s smallest park — the size of four pieces of paper

If you want to take a stroll around this park in Japan, you will have to be very nimble on your toes.

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Jetstar has launched its Takeoff More sale with flights from $29.

Jetstar launches major flight sale with fares from $29

Thousands of domestic seats are on sale while the cheapest international fares begin at $145.

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Port Stephens has been voted the best travel destination in Australia.

Revealed: Top 10 Aussie towns to visit in 2025

The top 10 towns to visit in Australia list has been released as holidaymakers plan record numbers of domestic trips in 2025.

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"The puppy's posture is like it's drinking water, or it's looking at some fish," Guo Qingshan said.

Hiker discovers unique mountain shaped like a ‘puppy’

A holiday photo posted online by Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan and captioned ‘Puppy Mountain’ has become a sensation in China.

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