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World's top 10 best hikes

Photos: Enjoy getting away from it all? Check out the world's best hiking holidays. more

Tips:

Timed to perfection

Finding the best window for visiting is key, write Nick Trend and Christina Pfeiffer. more

Rome:

See ya later, gladiator

Philippa Coates gives the thumbs up to a history lesson that pits her boys against imaginary beasts. more

The Backpacker:

Going gay

Travelling gay is a vastly different experience to travelling straight. more

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Dubai's state-of-the-art new terminal

Photos: Take a sneak peek at Dubai's $6.7 billion new airport terminal. more

Red Letters:

Do you prefer nameless travel?

Sometimes people enjoy anonymity when they are travelling. more

New Zealand:

Middle-earth girls aren't easy

Dan Kaufman and a David Hasselhoff lookalike trawl the Shaky Isles for great scenery and good lovin'. more

Short Breaks

Sydney:

Let the pillow games begin

A new five-star hotel turns the spotlight on Olympic Park, writes Sarah Maguire. more

St Kilda:

Another world

Peter Wilmoth finds a sexy restaurant and a hotel with loads of personality. more