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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to be a spectacular prologue to the most exciting year for London, and with celebrations just around the corner, hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions are preparing for the weekend with jaw-dropping festivals. No one throws a.. Read more

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The serene appeal of stargazing inspires vacationers to pack up their camping gear and spend a few dollars on bug spray. Tapping into this market, a number of luxury hotels are beginning to offer indulgent outdoor suites where guests can treat themselves to uninterrupte.. Read more

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The world is a stage for incredible cultural, musical and athletic festivals that bridge political and social boundaries between nations. From the Summer Olympic Games in London, the most anticipated event of this year, to the more obscure traditional celebrations such .. Read more

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McDonald's, Subway, Starbucks, Chili's - Kiwi travellers know all too well the horrors of airport food and its lackluster appeal. Chain restaurants revel in charging twice the amount for their subpar eats that hungry fliers feel obligated to purchase, because, l.. Read more

Read more about : Flights, England, London, Germany, Munich, Netherlands, Amsterdam, United States of America, New York

Summer's heating up in the northern hemisphere and Kiwis looking to escape from the winter blues can take flights to New York to embark on their journey to the world's best beer gardens. Historically originating in Germany, these outdoor drink parties have been .. Read more

Read more about : Czech Republic, Prague, Japan, Tokyo, United States of America, New York

Luxury travellers are often the envy of penny-pushing adventurers who sometimes wind up in hostels and camping grounds rather than top accommodations. Instead of setting aside a year's salary for an indulgent holiday, Kiwis can save thousands of dollars by booking v.. Read more

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Some of the biggest names in jazz have graced the stage during the Montreux Jazz Festival since its inception in 1967, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Dexter Gordon, attracting crowds of more than 200,000 every year. The lineup during this year's event is.. Read more

Read more about : Switzerland, Geneva, Zurich

In honour of the May 5 Kentucky Derby, which pits the planet's most athletic horses against each other in the fastest land race in the world, Kiwis looking to live like a Kentuckian for a day should put on their most lavish hats and whisk up a mint julep before enjo.. Read more

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Luxury travel seekers have long lusted after the fine cuisine in the romantic capital of the world: Paris, France. With hundreds of classic and contemporary restaurants to choose from, the City of Lights is a wine and food connoisseur's dream, whether looking for a .. Read more

Read more about : France, Paris

In honour of the 150th anniversary of the first Cinco de Mayo, taco food trucks across the United States are vying for the title of the bravest Mexican food vendors, offering Kiwis the chance to sample strange delicacies like wild boar, crickets and shark. Dozens of pop.. Read more

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