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Luxury Shopping Holidays

Splash out ... the Peninsula's pool has views across the harbour.

Hong Kong

Search for a fashion plate

In Hong Kong, Jane Reddy gets a taste for designer warehouses and high tea at the Peninsula.

Qatar

Enlightenment in the desert

Rather than compete with Dubai's glitz, Doha is building its reputation as a five-star culturalcapital, writes Leisa Tyler.

London

Beyond the looking glass

Window shopping is fine but these stores are made for serious splurging, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.

Trends

The coolest new ideas in hotels

Kay O'Sullivan Extravagant room gadgets, discounts for eco-conscious guests and Smart Cars for shopping are among some of the coolest new ideas at luxury hotels.

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Travel News

'Family row' sparks UK plane emergency

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.