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White House Easter Egg Roll

U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Malia watch a game as they participate in the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed     (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)

Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted thousands of people during the annual...

Easter celebrations around the world 2013

Volker Kraft decorates a tree with around 10,000 Easter eggs in their garden in Saalfeld, central Germany, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. The retired couple Christa and Volker Kraft have been decorating their tree at Easter for more than forty years. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Happy Easter to you and your family. We take a look at some of the some Easter celebrations around the world.

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Top travel photos of the week, March 28, 2013

Lima beach

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All a bloom in Tokyo

People look at cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo on March 24, 2013. Tokyo's cherry blossom trees were in full bloom on March 22, Japan's weather agency said, marking the second earliest blossoming in the capital on record.    AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo. Tokyo's cherry blossom trees were in full bloom on March 22, Japan's weather agency said, marking the second earliest blossoming in the capital on record.

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On board the MSC Preziosa

On board the MSC Preziosa

Originally built for Libya's Gaddafi regime, the 333-metre MSC Preziosa has been reborn as a luxury Italian cruise liner, with 1751 cabins, 26 lifts, 18 decks, 21 bars, a casino, and four swimming...

Hindus celebrate Holi in India

TOPSHOTS  Indian Hindu devotees throw coloured powder at the Radha Rani temple during the Lathmar Holi festival in Barsana on March 21, 2013. Lathmar Holi is a local celebration, but it takes place well before the national Holi day on March 27. AFP PHOTO/ Sanjay Kanojia

The tradition of playing with colours on Holi draws its roots from a legend of Radha and the Hindu God Krishna.

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52 Suburbs: New York to New Zealand to Australia

Louise Hawson finishes her photographic odyssey to 52 suburbs around the world on the beach in Sydney, via New York and New Zealand.

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Top travel photos, March 22, 2013

Tel Aviv beach

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Queen Mary 2 sails Milford Sound

Queen Mary 2 visits Mildford Sound.

Queen Mary 2 becomes the largest ship to ever sail New Zealand's Milford Sound. The 151,400 tonne ocean liner carried 2500 guests through the famous fiordland on Saturday, March 16.

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Happy St Patrick's Day 2013

St Patrick's Day New York

The 252nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and was held for the first time in New York in 1762, 14 years before the signing of the...

Extraordinary Australian journeys

Whether you’re after luxury surroundings, fine food and culture, relaxing retreats, eco experiences or active adventures, Australia has an endless array of holiday choices.

Top travel photos, March 15, 2013

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Pasola Festival

A Sumbanese man riding his horse as attending pasola festival in Ratenggaro village on March 5, 2013 in Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Sandalwood pony horses are native to the island of Sumba in Indonesia. For the people of Sumba, the Sandelwood horse has an important role in all aspects of their daily life, including transportation and culture. On the island of Sumba the ancient tradition of Pasola still draws large crowds and tourists. Pasola involves two teams of men on horseback charging towards each other.  (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

On the Indonesian island of Sumba people still celebrate Pasola, an ancient war festival which involes two teams of Sumbanese men on horseback charging towards each other firing wooden spears.

City of love covered in snow

A man rides bicycle as he makes his way along a snow-covered sidewalk near the Eiffel Tower in Paris March 12, 2013 as winter weather with snow and freezing temperatures returns to northern France.  REUTERS/John Schults (FRANCE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT CITYSPACE)

A heavy snow storm hit France. Leaving more than 68,000 homes without electricity and hundreds of people trapped in their cars.

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Places you will never visit

Never visit

No matter how much you travel, here are 10 places around the world you will never get to visit. From Daniel Smith's book, 100 Places You Will Never Visit.

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Port Macquarie's Koala Hospital in action

Port Macquarie's Koala Hospital celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The hospital, which is run almost exclusively by volunteers, treats about 300 koalas a year.

Top travel photos, March 8, 2013

Uluwatu, Bali

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Chicago Snow Storm

The storm that socked the Chicago area with the season's biggest snowfall has tapered off, but it's not completely finished. Snow will continue falling periodically over the next couple of days.

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British Airways A380 interiors

British Airways A380

British Airways has opted for a lower A380 seating density than some competitors as it seeks to maximise premium bookings, offering 469 seats in a four-class layout.

Holi One Colour Festival

Revellers are covered in coloured cornflour powder as they take part in the Holi One festival in Cape Town, March 2, 2013. The event is inspired by the Hindu Holi spring festival of colour which originated in India. Picture taken March 2, 2013. REUTERS/Mark Wessels (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Revellers are covered in coloured cornflour powder as they take part in the Holi One festival in Cape Town.

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