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FEATURES 8 Vietnam: Still going strong 16 UK Themed Holidays: From spa breaks to festivals to music weekends
28 Great Rail Journeys: Tracking down the best train trips from the USA to Scotland
33 Japan: More affordable than you think 37 Kenya: Don't stop selling it! 51 Malta: Mediterranean magic 57 Upscale Cruising: The best on the seas 62 New Zealand: Hobbits draw the crowds 65 Oman: Luxury for less 68 Bermuda: In the pink 74 Haiti: A slice of Africa in the Caribbean
GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS
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WHERE WE'VE BEEN...
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Jo Austin Visiting the 'rellies' Down Under was the perfect excuse for a bush adventure in New South Wales.
Steve Hartridge Went to Abu Dhabi with Etihad to see the airline's first A380 and Dreamliner. He also managed a round of golf.
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Andy Hoskins Winter trips to Berlin (beer halls) and Copenhagen (colourful waterfront) provided the perfect short break.
Sally Parker took a road trip around sunny Florida all the way south to the Keys, with a pit stop in Iceland on the way over.
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QUICK READS 6 Reasons for seasons: Festivals and events 14 Focus on: How to earn more commission 32 In person: Taiwan 40 Six of the best: Kansas & Oklahoma 54 My journey: Touring the western USA 61 In person: Cruise and Maritime 67 Six of the best: Treasures of Taiwan 73 How to sell: Bali 76 Focus on: Accommodation finders 78 Final word: Pigs on planes... and more
THE REVIEW 41 Seven pages of top news stories, trends and developments, plus updates from Visit USA and the CTO
TALKING SHOP 19 The stuff that happens when agents get involved: News; On Location; Cook Islands; Travel Uni study break; Competitions; Been There, Done That; Wise Counsel with Barbara Charlton and Visit USA Roadshow
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