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KO SAMUI, THAILAND LISBON, PORTUGAL NAGASAKI, JAPAN
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Beach lovers, look no further! Thailand’s third In Belem, seek out the much photographed On Japan’s south-western tip, recall Nagasaki’s
largest island draws understandable acclaim Monument to the Discoveries, old watchtower tragic history at the Peace Park. Then explore
with its flawless sands and shallow iridescent and superb Jeronimos Monastery. Ascend to Chinese influences at the Sofukuji temple or
waters. It’s no great surprise that Ko Samui the Bairro Alto by the century-old Elevador de the Confucian Shrine, with its curved roofs and
has garnered the odd resort or two, yet a Carmo, where you may hear mournful fado scarlet pillars. Though the land on which it
thriving rustic coconut farming industry singers. Or venture into the Moorish Alfama stands actually belongs to China, the latter
pays testament to a lingering sense of district, winding around the impressive Castelo is the only such shrine built by the Chinese
untouched paradise. de São Jorge. beyond their own borders.
KUALA LUMPAR (FROM PORT KELANG), MALAYSIA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
NEW YORK
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Welcome to KL, a bubbling melting pot of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market crams
Admire all the glitz, glamour and bright lights
cultures. Wonder at the soaring Petronas all manner of mouthwatering stalls into an
of the Big Apple, or just come for the stores.
Towers then wander Central Market’s jumble incredible 17 hectares, just as it has for 120
There’s Bloomingdale’s on Lex, Tiffany’s on
of batik painters, shadow puppeteers and years. Tempting goodies on display range
Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along
glass blowers. Nearby, the Batu Caves frame from fresh fish to exotic fruits, from succulent
Madison. If you’ve not quite sated your
their inner secrets with jagged limestone: deft meats to colourful sweets. Just don’t be put off
appetite, there’s still time to delve into those
wall paintings, wonderful statues and by the quirky fact that the site once housed
trendy shops of SoHo.
gleaming Hindu shrines among them.
the city’s first burial ground!
NHA TRANG, VIETNAM
LA HAINA, HAWAII
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Simply bask on pristine beaches to the sounds
Glimpse the emerald heart of this stunning
Famed for royal romances, spinning roulette of whispering of palms or wander from temple
isle at Iao National Park, whose Iao Needle
wheels and Grand Prix, this tiny principality to serene local temple. Then again, you may
towers up 1,200 feet, then bask in the
is big on glamour. In the Prince’s Palace, hop across to nearby Monkey Island. You can
crystalline waters of Big Beach. Staying in
admire its Louis XV Salon, resplendent in walk freely through the forested interior,
La Haina is an invitation to browse dozens
yellow and gold, and the courtyard with its where literally hundreds of the inquisitive
of art galleries for paintings, ceramics and
sumptuous marble double staircase. Or try creatures play, chatter and hunt out berries in
wood carvings, before settling back with
your luck at that most illustrious landmark,
the treetops.
a fruit punch to scan the horizon for
the Grand Casino.
humpback whales.
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
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Attend an authentic Samoan-style family
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gathering. After winding your way through
This cluster of 99 islands boasts palm-fringed
The stately palm-fringed boulevards of the
the tropical South Seas scenery, adjourn to
beaches that are the envy of all Malaysia
capital, basking in a decidedly European air.
the local beach to greet your hosts. You may
beside an abundance of other natural
Or a glimpse of the gaucho spirit on an
get to see islanders scaling coconut palms and
wonders shrouded in folklore. Among these
authentic estancia, as you admire daredevil
an umu cooking demonstration using hot river
are the Telaga Tujuh, or the Seven Wells, a
horsemanship, displays of throwing bolas,
rocks. Then the main highlight: tasting these
series of shallow lagoons threaded together by
three stones linked by a leather strap, and
local delicacies.
waterfalls where fairies reputedly bathe amidst
a delicious beef churrasco or barbecue.
the verdant lime trees.
PENANG, MALAYSIA
MUMBAI, INDIA
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This former British trading post is poetically
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named after the pinang or betel-nut palm
Set foot on ‘the Rich Coast’ to appreciate just
whose caves are hewn from the solid rock and
tree and linked to the mainland by a striking
how rich it really is. Strolling the city’s palm-
daubed with early Hindu art. Or contrast the
13km road bridge. Treats in store include
lined promenade or verdant Parque Vargas
showy grandeur of the cavernous Victoria
the huge reclining gilded Buddha of Wat
will tell you that much. But no visit would be
Terminus and Gateway of India, a mighty arch
Chayamangkalaram Temple, or the bizarre
complete without admiring the vast swathes
to mark the 1911 visit of King George V, with
Snake Temple, swarming with venomous
of dense rainforest, and Braulio Carillo
an extraordinary tale of gentle heroism at the
serpents rendered harmless by heady incense!
National Park obliges with an aerial tram
Gandhi Museum.
ride through the lush canopy.
PERTH (FROM FREMANTLE), AUSTRALIA
MUSCAT, OMAN
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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You’ve not really seen Perth until you’ve seen
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In this low-rise gem, wedged between
it from King’s Park. On the scenic slopes of
This is the home of Hollywood, so spend the
Arabian Gulf and scenic mountains, your
Mount Eliza, this old aboriginal gathering
day star-gazing. Look up at the world’s most
first impression will be of the trio of forts
place today draws visitors appreciative of its
celebrated real estate sign, then compare
dominating its entrance. Once ashore witness
fabulous flowers, treetop walkway and
handprints with silver screen icons outside
lavish palaces, Zawawi Mosque, its pink
sweeping vistas of modern glass buildings
marble crowned by a gilded dome, and
Mann’s Chinese Theatre. Or go behind the which glint in the sunshine against the
Muttrah Souq, a jumble of crafts and clothing
scenes on a tour of Universal Studios, sparkling Indian Ocean.
perfumed with spices and frankincense.
glimpsing the soundstages and movie sets
that bring legendary films to life.
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