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  1. Best-value destinations for 2010

    20 November 2009

    Looking for the latest buck-stretching destinations? We’ve got the pick of them, fresh from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010...

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  2. YOUR top 10 countries for 2010

    19 November 2009

    A couple of weeks ago, we published our list of hot destinations for 2010.You sure had a lot to say!...

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  3. Insider tips: Cape Town

    21 September 2009

    Known as the Mother City, Cape Town’s colour and calm can entrance and beguile. Here are some dos and...

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  4. South Africa on a shoestring

    10 September 2009

    Travelling in South Africa is not as cheap as in many less-developed African countries. However, it’s less expensive than travelling...

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  5. World's worst shark infested beaches

    08 September 2009

    We all know that in theory we’re more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than be...

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  6. World's worst sleepless nights

    08 September 2009

    Travellers learn to grab forty winks in some pretty taxing situations: overnight bus trips, hostel rooms of 15 snorers, humid...

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  7. World's 'best' cities? Hmm...

    15 July 2009

    What makes one city better than another?For some, it’s the culture. For others, the cuisine. Some like proximity to adventure;...

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