The year's most amazing cultural experiences
From a musician mecca in Palm Springs to a Balinese tradition that's messy (and muddy) good fun, these aren't your ordinary culture vulture haunts.
Private dining 'igloos', gingerbread villages and visits from Santa are just some of the ways hotels and cruise companies are luring Australians into festive staycations.
"Well, your dog's okay, but we think she's been sent to Saudi Arabia," the staff member said.
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Australian expat Gloria Hendrickson has planned the ultimate extended Christmas Day.
The NSW South Coast is the perfect place to find sand, surf and sun while avoiding the busy towns and crowds of the state's north.
There's surely never been a better time to beat the madding crowds and find your own little stretch of sunny, sandy paradise.
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