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United Arab Emirates

Water way to ride and slide

Kerry van der Jagt samples five of the most dizzying thrills you can experience in a desert anywhere.

Fiji

The village people

Shaney Hudson takes an exhilarating jet boat ride inland to visit some of Fiji's more remote communities.

France

Bikes and baguettes

Andrew Bain pedals into the wind — with children in tow — in lavender-laced Provence.

On the road

Head for the hills

Paul Edwards Northern Victoria is a high point for Paul Edwards.

Map of Australia

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Travel News

'Family row' sparks UK plane emergency

Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft

10:24am | Fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan International Airlines plane to a London airport following a row between family members on board.

Frequent Flyer: Daniel Gaudiello

JULIETTA JAMESON | This principal dancer with the Australian Ballet is always prepared.

JANE REDDY | Should one tire of Bosphorus views while at the new Istanbul Shangri-La, there's always the lobby with its dome-shaped atrium illuminated by natural light and a Bohemian crystal chandelier that "rains" for nearly two storeys to gaze upon.