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Literary destinations

Australian novelists' favourite destinations

Kay O'Sullivan The magical destinations that have inspired Australia's literary greats.

Global

Do travel boycotts really work?

LANCE RICHARDSON Travel boycotts may make tourists feel better, but do they really work?

USA

Going with the lava flow

CRAIG TANSLEY Away from the tourist hot spots, this US state is a place of rugged beauty.

Switzerland

Bored with cathedrals and castles?

BRIAN JOHNSTON This Swiss city is a hotbed of architectural innovation.

Indonesia

The little-known Indonesian island

UTE JUNKER Lose your shoes and wind down on this dream island.

New Zealand

The sexiest way to travel

CRAIG TANSLEY Helicopters, perfect powder and luxury yachts await.

New South Wales

Weekend Away: Horizon Mudgee

NINA KARNIKOWSKI Wide open spaces, inside and out at this modern hideaway in the hills.

Expert traveller

The Tripologist

What's the best insurance against DVT?

MICHAEL GEBICKI What's the best insurance against deep vein thrombosis when flying?

Luxe Nomad

When GPS is not your friend

LEE TULLOCH I felt pity for the poor family who's rental car ended up perilously perched on top of a flight of stairs in an Italian village.

Flight test

Flight test: Jetstar economy

CRAIG PLATT You get what you pay for so the minor inconveniences of having to buy extras are easily forgiven.

Traveller letters

Traveller letters: On the Paris Metro, it's good to be paranoid

This Adelaide car rental agency may regret its new policy for punishing early returns.

Traveller quiz

Test your knowledge: Traveller quiz

5:41am Each day, approximately how many people board a flight?

Deals of the week: Lap of luxury

edited by JULIETTA JAMESON Book two nights at the award-winning luxury retreat Saffire Freycinet and receive a third free.

Airlines

Flight test: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class (business)

FLIGHT TEST It's hard to grumble about average food and the less than spectacular cabin staff aboard this flight.

World's best ski resorts for singles

Snow It All Chair lift speeding dating, free drinks and week-long parties. How ski resorts are helping singles find love.

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Top travel photos

Top travel photos, August 22, 2014

Take a look at some of the best travel photos from around the world this week.