The bright side ... sunset over St Lucia's Pitons.

Runs, rum and sunshine

As Twenty20 fans turn their attention to the West Indies, David Whitley declares it's not just cricket.

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Bocas del Toro

Pirates on the horizon

On a sleepy archipelago in the Caribbean, Vanessa Woods finds treasure that the Spanish overlooked.

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4. BONDI BEACH, AUSTRALIA. Come 25 December the beach acts as a magnet for backpackers a long way from home, who ...

World's top 10 best places to celebrate Christmas

Christmas has become a global festival, regardless of religion or location. Here are the best places in the world to experience the yuletide spirit.

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Commercial-free zone ... street performers ensure there is no shortage of entertainment.

Colour me Cuban

From galleries to markets to street art, creativity thrives in Havana, writes Shaney Hudson.

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Rhythm and revolution

On the streets of old Havana, Tony Stephens sees the weight of history and the signs of change.

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Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest and most expensive cruise ship, arrives at its new home port in Fort Lauderdale, ...

A ship that's bigger by half

Maggy Oehlbeck explores the awesome proportions of the world's biggest liner.

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