Paris declares war on tacky souvenir sellers September 08, 2010 They sit along the River Seine day in day out selling secondhand books and old periodicals to enraptured tourists, but now the famous Parisian booksellers, or bouquinistes, are under fire for ...

Delhi dreaming September 07, 2010 The glorious capital of India is on show more than ever with the XIX Commonwealth Games from October 3-14 2010. Take a trip through our snapshot of one of the world’s greatest cities, and check ...

Win the world’s first in-flight gay wedding September 06, 2010 Last week, Scandinavian airline SAS launched a campaign to hold the world’s first gay wedding on a flight. There's only one hitch. They first need a willing groom and groom or bride and ...

It’s a scream: world's tallest ... September 05, 2010 It’s the ride of a lifetime…and you're not even in the air yet. Singapore's tallest slide opened at Changi Airport just a few months ago, quickly nabbing the title of the ...

Breaking dawn across the islands September 02, 2010 The Getaway team wake up to a bevy of beautiful dawns in the Chatham Islands, Cape Byron, Thailand, and the Maldives.

Coffees, kayaks and donkeys: good morning, ... September 02, 2010 Morning is the best time of the day if you’re thinking of hitting the isles of Scotland in a kayak, the hills of Santorini on a donkey, and the real-deal cafes of Rome.

Afternoon delight: the best activities before ... September 02, 2010 Everyone thought a bit of afternoon activity was a good idea, as long as it was something to work off the lunch but not too tiring for the evening and night activities.

Chilean dancing dog September 01, 2010 Check out this high-larious (though slightly cruel) viral video sensation of a dog (in a dress) and the pooch’s owner dancing the merengue in Chile. The footage really cracked us up, and reminded ...

The best job in the world: in-flight wine-taster! August 29, 2010 Seriously, this guy has the best job ever. And as it turns out, he has a logic behind choosing the best wines for high altitude.

Carry-on chaos: charges to bring a bag August 25, 2010 Spirit Airlines, a budget carrier in the States, has introduced a pay-to-carry-on policy on all of their flights, effective this month.

The 'Snazzy Napper': supreme ... August 24, 2010 It really is so bad that it’s good. Let me introduce you to the Snazzy Napper, an 'innovative' travel must-have that has gone viral due to it's craptasticness. ...

Angelina Jolie interview August 19, 2010 Getaway chat with movie star, Angelina Jolie, about her favorite holiday destinations.

Seattle with Delta Goodrem August 19, 2010 For a city we don’t hear enough about, Seattle is one of the world's most dynamic music cities. Its rich history feeds a lifestyle and the industry is independent and dedicated to ...

Puy du Fou August 19, 2010 Natalie Gruzlewski drove three hours west from Paris to Les Epesses to have a look at Puy du Fou, a theme park like no other. It has reproduced eras and events from history — many of them violent ...

Bright idea August 19, 2010 Bright is nestled in the Ovens Valley in country Victoria. The Ovens River winds through the town which is perfectly located for those going to Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Once caught up in the ...

Hobart paddle August 19, 2010 A Hobart paddle tour is a great way to see the beautiful harbour from the sea, have a touch of exercise and enjoy fish and chips, delivered to your kayak, for lunch. It’s a win-win.

Greek Islands: Mykonos August 19, 2010 As Jason Dundas continues the arduous task of checking out the Greek Islands, he found that Mykonos has it all. It’s the most cosmopolitan, popular and one of the smallest of the islands. It ...

Greek Islands: Ios August 19, 2010 The last of the Greek Islands on Jason Dundas' journey is Ios, another of the Cyclades Islands. Known as the party island, Ios has been trying to reinvent itself as having more than fun ...

Naked hosties on Air NZ August 17, 2010 Air New Zealand staff strip bare to show that they’ve got "nothing to hide" in this awesome ad campaign.

British beer fest August 09, 2010 There’s only one place where you'll find a Dustin Hoffman, Raging Bitch, Slovenian Rhapsody, and Reverend Ray in the same room. That's the annual Great British Beer Festival at ...