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The new Hyundai Santa Fe is so much better looking than its predecessor that comparing the two cars does not actually make sense. Gone is the dissonance that characterised the last Santa Fe’s “design”, such as it was, and in its place you find a harmony of curves and surface treatments. The overall look eschews adventurousness and really very pleasing.

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A renowned performance car brought back with a new lease of life…. in 5-door guise. Might be hard to swallow for some, but with refinement and improvements all over the key areas, Subaru seems to be heading in the right direction.

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On Friday morning, 2nd May 2003 the SuperStar Leo, docked at Station Pier, in Port Melbourne.  This is the biggest cruise liner to enter Port Phillip Bay.

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Asia’s magical city, Kyoto offers a unique insight into Japan’s majestic history and unending beauty.  The size of a small metropolis, Kyoto lies in a fertile valley steeped by picturesque mountains, so that visitors can enjoy the pace of the city, together with the harmony of the countryside. 

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Malaysia, the land of diverse attractions, is a paradise of golfers, offering an amazing variety of over 200 golf courses. Spread over undulating terrain and endless greenery, the country’s golf courses are truly spectacular. Choose to tee off with the South China Sea behind you, or in the refreshing ambience of the cool highlands.

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I am not sure how people going to conferences at the Mansion Hotel will ever do any work.
There are beautiful, minimalist hotel rooms to lounge in, lovely restaurants to eat in, garden strolls to enjoy, and a gym and massage centre to visit.
The Werribee complex bills itself as a boutique hotel with cutting-edge meeting facilities, but it is also just a ticket for a mini holiday; a night away from home.

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Located on the southern edge of the majestic Grampians National Park, Southern Grampians Cottages offer all the peace and serenity of bush retreat.
Renowned as a habitat for native birds, this rustic retreat, in the form of fully self contained log cabins, is the perfect place to enjoy any number of activities all year round.

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As I completed my first lap of the Club Med buffet at Cherating Beach I was told to “eat with my eyes”.
I was a little miffed but, as I later realised, the advice had nothing to do with my loaded plate. Instead, it referred to the Malaysian philosophy of using all five senses to appreciate your meals.

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Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is well named: every year it basks in 300 days of sunshine and that makes it just perfect for an escape from gloomy southern days.

Tucked in under the towering presence of Mount Coolum is the Coast’s best-known resort, Hyatt Regency Coolum. The resort prides itself on a high level of sophistication and service, delivered with informality and a ready smile.

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Ramada Bintang Bali is a world-class Balinese resort set amid more than 6 hectares of tropical garden. It is the only resort along the Kuta stretch with a lagoon-shaped beach protected by an offshore natural coral reef. It is also a resort with the only beach-front spa in Bali, where you can “feast” on magnificent sunsets while your body is being pampered and massaged.