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The plane truth about flying revealed

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:22:32 GMT

WHY do window shutters have to be open and seats upright upon landing? Is diet cola harder to pour in the skies? Here are 10 things you just have to know about air travel.

'Ghetto tours' going, going gone

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:09:12 GMT

A COMPANY that promised sightseer tours to the Bronx that included a New York City "ghetto" has stopped the bus rides under protest from an outraged neighbourhood.

Tourists rescued after iceberg picnic

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:11:26 GMT

A GROUP of tourists were stranded after taking a picnic on a glacier. The section of ice they were sitting on broke and started drifting away, with one rescuer describing the situation as dangerous, but 'comical'.

Sex butlers among top concierge services

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:14:00 GMT

THE tanning butler, the proposal concierge and the sex butler. These are among the top 10 hotel concierge services in the world.

Around the world via tilt-shift

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT

AMERICAN photographer Richard Silver doesn’t just want to travel the world, he wants to change the way you see yourself and your place on the planet.

The top 10 concierge services ever

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:42:45 GMT

THE sex butler, the proposal concierge and the tanning butler. These are among the top 10 hotel concierge services on offer.

Lego Star Wars X-Wing lands in NY

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:38 GMT

A MASSIVE Star Wars X-Wing Lego spaceship has landed on New York's Times Square.

Jetstar to fly daily to Top End

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

BUDGET airline Jetstar is launching a daily service between Adelaide and Darwin, adding an extra 1080 seats a week between the cities.

Climber, 80, oldest to conquer Everest

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:26 GMT

AN 80-year-old Japanese man who had four heart operations is the oldest person to summit Mt Everest - but an 81-year-old challenger is hot on his heels.

Biggest Loser weight loss retreat opens

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:16:45 GMT

YOU'VE seen the show, now you can attend the retreat. Australia is set to welcome its first-ever dedicated weight-loss retreat operated by Golden Door,.

Travellers sleep over at McDonald's

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:05:24 GMT

WELCOME to the McHostel. Late at night this McDonald's restaurant at the airport looks more like backpackers' accommodation than a fast food outlet.

First female amputee climbs Everest

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:27:05 GMT

AN Indian woman who lost her leg after she was thrown from a moving train two years ago has become the first female amputee to climb Everest.

Hotel refuses kids with Down Syndrome

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:53:39 GMT

A HOTEL in Spain has been slammed for banning a group of children with Down Syndrome because "they might annoy other guests".

New invitation to taste the Barossa

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

WATCH IT HERE: Local producers and a soundtrack by Australian musician Nick Cave feature in a spectacular new TV commercial promoting the Barossa Valley.

Costa Concordia captain to stand trial

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:04 GMT

THE captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship will stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck, which killed 32 people.

Sunbathing croc scares beachgoers

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:12 GMT

HUNDREDS of sunbathers fled a popular Indonesian beach in panic when a four-metre crocodile laid down next to them to soak up some rays.

Everest climb completes big seven

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:08 GMT

AN AUSSIE doctor has climbed Everest, making him part of a select group that has successfully climbed the highest peaks of each of the seven continents.

Cabin crew reveal how to get an upgrade

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:18:46 GMT

FLIGHT attendants have revealed the type of passenger they're most likely to offer an upgrade to, and what NOT to do if you want to sit near the pointy end of the plane.

Monster 5.7m python spotted

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:27:53 GMT

A RECORD-SETTING Burmese python has been killed with a knife in Florida, after it wrapped itself around the leg of the man trying to capture it.

Man fined for renting flat on Airbnb

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:58:58 GMT

A MAN who rented out his bedroom on Airbnb to a tourist for three days has been fined $2400, raising questions about the site's future.

Fury over club's spy mirrors in women's loo

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:33 GMT

A NIGHTCLUB has sparked outrage after installing two way mirrors in the women's toilet so patrons can spy on them. Police are investigating.

Monster towers over Melbourne

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:47:59 GMT

THE colossal hand of King Kong emerged from the top of Eureka today, clutching aerial stunt artist Leigh-Anne Vizer.

Countries with the sexiest men and women

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:31:25 GMT

WHERE do you find the sexiest nationalities? Well not in Australia, according to a survey. Find out where the good looking really reside.

The hotel room that's barely there

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:45:21 GMT

THERE are no towels, air conditioning or housekeeping at this hotel. But rooms can go for as little as $3, and the stripped-back hotel offering is coming to Australia.

Nude Hobart swim race to go ahead

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:14 GMT

SWIMMING in Tasmania's cold winter ocean is a brave effort for anyone - but a group of icy enthusiasts want to go one step further - swim naked in the freezing southern waters.