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Luxury Great Outdoors Holidays

Japan

Soaked in tradition

In a land of ancient rituals, Natasha Dragun immerses herself in the spa culture.

Room service

Mixed fortunes for reef resorts

Orpheus Island Beach Resort on the Great Barrier Reef welcomed guests late last month after its five-month closure for the first phase of renovations.

Northern Territory

Outback strokes of genius

Sue Williams watches artists at work on a cattle station combining landscape and luxury.

Australia

Let nature be your guide

Emily Dunn meets three professionals who bring the outdoors to the luxury hotel experience.

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Budget airline relents on free water for long-haul flights

12:15pm | Budget airline Norwegian is to serve free drinking water and will accept cash payments on long-haul flights after thirsty passengers were left high and dry for up to 12 hours, it said on Wednesday.

How not to be rude to tourists, Paris-style

11:19am | One of the world's most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists.

Mid-air explosion: Qantas staff sue for trauma

PAUL BIBBY 12:18pm | Qantas crew members who were on QF32 when its engine exploded mid-air two years ago have initiated a class action lawsuit against the aircraft's engine manufacturer over psychological trauma they say they have suffered as a result of the incident.

The world's most popular international airline is ... Ryanair?

OLIVER SMITH 4:40pm | It charges up to $115 to print your boarding pass for you, yet passengers still can't get enough of controversial budget airline.

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