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Happiness is a warm sun

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Suggestions are presented for areas to visit in the Asia-Pacific that provide sunny vacation spots for Australians keen to get away from the southern winter. Suggestions include the islands of Borneo and Bali, the city of Chiang Mai in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Thailand, Sri Lanka, Asia, Description and travel, Recreation, Borneo, Bali, Papua New Guinea

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Smooth operator

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The five-day journey of transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest passenger ship is described. Everything aboard the ship showed signs of the grand British era sea travel.

Australia, New York, Evaluation, Personal narratives, Ocean travel, Passenger vessels, Passenger ships, Queen Mary 2 (Ship)

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Conventional wisdom

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Conventions have many benefits including financial for cities and the competition to secure prestigious ones is fierce. Some of the world's best cities for conventions such as Sydney, Australia, are described.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Economic aspects, Cities and towns, Conferences and conventions

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