Dive into these 10 bucket list Aussie hotel pools

Sheriden Rhodes

Eyeball skyscrapers as you do laps, swim beneath the Story Bridge or sip a pina colada slushie poolside overlooking picturesque vines.

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The pool at the Intercontinental Hayman Island is a star attraction.

Unbeatable ocean views from this charming resort

Kylie McLaughlin

This newly renovated hotel has spacious rooms, an inviting pool, great atmosphere, plus unparalleled views of the Whitsunday coast.

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The best views of Airlie Beach from the balcony.

The European 'Christmas capital' you need to visit

There are Christmas markets, and then there's Strasbourg.

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Strasbourg has one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets.

Derelict jet perched on Bali clifftop to lure tourists

It took more than a dozen workers to move a Boeing passenger jet to its new clifftop position on the holiday island of Bali.

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Christmas is a big deal in Japan, despite only one per cent of the population being Christian.

In a country that's only 1 per cent Christian, Christmas is huge

Japan's embrace of all things Christmas — albeit in a commercial and secular fashion — is somewhat remarkable.

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There's one positive we can take from the pandemic this Christmas

As families finally cross state borders in time for Christmas, we're reminded about what really matters.

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Ben Groundwater

Royal Caribbean's new ship 'Odyssey of the Seas'.

How a COVID case sent one couple from an ocean view balcony to the 'dungeon'

Four nights into their Caribbean cruise, Brittany and Steven Loiler treated themselves to a decadent dinner. It was one of the last meals on their vacation that wasn't served by someone in a hazmat suit.

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Dawn Gilbertson

Christmas in Europe seemed like a fun proposition until the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19

I dreamt of a white Christmas in Europe. Now I'm locked down with no vaccine passport

With borders open, I had a plan: escape Australia, reunite with family, squeeze in Germany, Vienna and Venice. It hasn't worked out that way.

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Shaney Hudson

Everything you need to know before you travel interstate for Christmas

Everything you need to know about interstate travel for Christmas

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Adelaide

Great beaches, wineries and fresh produce fringe the city, which boasts fine bars, restaurants and cool pubs big on live music.

Krampus figures terrorize the streets during a December 5 parade.

The world's most terrifying place to spend Christmas

You better not shout, you better not cry - a big horned demon-faced creature will beat you with chains and carry you away.

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Kylie McLaughlin

Up close with a Tasmanian Devil near the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania. Photo: Laura Helle

The best gift this Christmas isn't something you can wrap

Giving that special someone a holiday for Christmas this year will not only delight the recipient, but also support an industry that has been doing it tough.

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Belinda Jackson and Julietta Jameson

Marlies Noordeloos of the Netherlands, left, Lisa Van De Velde of Belgium, second left, Charlotte Trotter of Britain, ...

The best places in the world to celebrate Christmas

Whether you’re looking for last-minute suggestions or planning for next year, these famous Yuletide destinations will tick all your green-and-red decorated boxes.