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In this issue:

Veer away from the well-trodden tourist trail on one of 10 city breaks taking in some of Europe’s more surprising destinations

The Photographer’s Story: cast off winter chills and revel in the cherry blossoms in Japan’s cities and much more...

Coming Of Age

In the year Valletta becomes European Capital of Culture, its rich past and even richer present make it an irresistible city break destination

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The Rookery

The Rookery is spread across three Georgian townhouses in the neighbourhood of Clerkenwell.

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What To See On The Great Barrier Reef

Tropical North Queensland’s Cape Tribulation is the setting for a dramatic meeting of two World Heritage-listed sites: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.The name Cape Tribulation originates from the problems Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour encountered on the reefs in 1770. You’ll have no such trouble though, as you gaze at this truly unique part of the world. Nowhere else on Earth can claim to house two such vital and famous natural environments side by side. Read all about the dramatic sights in these two wildly contrasting landscapes.

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Beauty & The Beach

On the Sunshine Coast, there’s bound to be a stretch of sand somewhere with your name on it, whether you’re looking for earthy adventures or something a little more polished. You’ll find a myriad of beach towns, each with their own distinct flavour, vast stretches of pristine beaches and several attractive resorts available with Flight Centre to suit a range of tastes and budgets. Stretching from the tip of Bribie Island to the Cooloola Coast, the Sunshine Coast and its diverse natural scenery are ready and waiting for your arrival. Read on for a taste of what you can expect.

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