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That's the spot ... staff at the Bebe Spa like to take a hands-on approach to taking the stess out of your life Read now

World at your window ... if the stress of having to choose which relaxation therapy to have today, why not take a moment and enjoy the views Read now

Lapped in luxury ... Outrigger on the Lagoon is exactly that, nestled beautifully into the fabulous Fijian coastline, the ocean is just a short stroll away Read now

Night moves ... the easy and relaxed vibe continues well into the night at Outrigger on the Lagoon Read now

Best served chilled

HIBERNATING in a hydrotherapy cocoon and surrendering to swaying hammocks, a relaxed Susan Kurosawa tries not to wake up with a grunt in Fiji's newest spa.

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Howe fantastic

SECLUSION makes this natural gem of an island the perfect getaway for a South Pacific adventure, writes Greg Hackett from World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.

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Burlesque is back

BURLESQUE, the fancy form of striptease that first flourished in American cities during the 1930s, is gathering popularity in at least a dozen US cities.

Gallery: Modern burlesque performers

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Star-hunter's guide to LA

FORGET standing on a street in Beverly Hills: Lonely Planet's Amy C. Balfour has the low-down on the best spots to look for stars in "Celebrity Central".

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Rats bite into Big Apple

NEW YORK has been named as the US city most vulnerable to a rat attack as warmer weather and aging infrastructure fuels rodent populations across America.

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Tipping can be tricky business

EVERY country has its own specific tipping culture so, before taking off, it's essential to sus out the tipping protocol of your destination from a reliable source.

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Balancing act

BY a quirk of history that goes so far back that in time no one really remembers why, nearly every man, woman and child in this Russian village can walk the tightrope