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Ten of the world's most incredible luxury train trips

Travel in style on one of these 10 posh train journeys.

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Britain's sunniest town? It's no joke

The title of Britain's sunniest town may elicit a few smiles and giggles from Australian readers but this unofficial contest is taken quite seriously.

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Sorry Australia, but this is the real home of true blue

The idyllic islands of the Maldives were anything but tranquil in this action-filled visit.

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Giraffes in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

This extraordinary national park is a shock to the senses

What a brilliant shock to the senses the Masai Mara is - stunning wildlife and saturated colours amid the dirt.

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Luxury hotels are researching guests in depth.

Why luxury hotels are stalking their guests

At first, I was shocked. Then, oddly flattered. A man I had never met until this day, standing at the bar in a foreign country, fleetingly and mid-conversation, dropped in a fact about me that he could have only known had he read a blog post I wrote in 2015.

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This fantasy paradise is like visiting another world

I see aquatic spectacles from everywhere, including the glass-bottomed floor in the lounge area and the bath.

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The view from Ti Top island across Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.

The 21-day jumbo jet 'trip of a lifetime' costing $19,500 a pop

This isn't your run-of-the-mill holiday, this is an adventure through the looking glass.

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Outdoor terrace of the JW Terrace Suite at Essex House in New York, overlooking Central Park.

The secret rooms hotels don't tell you about

Don't assume that all of your options are listed on a hotel's website.

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Flight test: Inside Emirates' magnificent A380 first class suites

Magnificent, though likely a once-in-a-lifetime indulgence for this traveller.

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The Courtyard Of The Amber Fort Jaipur Rajasthan India.

Six of the best luxury experiences

From rolling the dice in Monaco, to savouring slow-cooked goat in an aristocratic residence in Rajasthan, true luxury can be defined in these unforgettable experiences.