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Destination hotlist: 2009

LOOKING for an escape ahead of the maddening crowd? Brian Johnston nominates the Top 10 travel hot spots for 2009.

Money tips

Don't get fleeced on holiday

NEXT year travellers heading overseas will have their wallets attacked on at least three fronts. Here's how to stop them.

Trends

Solo travel doesn't mean going it alone

SINGLES have good reason to pack up and hit the road as more tour companies cater for the solo/single travel market.

Earlybird discounts

Europe on the cheap

WITH airlines and tour operators offering huge incentives to travel, here's where to find the best earlybird bargains to Europe.

DVT risk

New travel blood clots fears

DEADLY blood clots are just as likely to form from long-distance train and bus trips as they are from air travel, experts have warned.

Chic stays

Spain's the rage for hip hotels

A NEW hotel hybrid – hip hostelries that match the bigger four-star brands – is taking Spain by storm with its offer of value and style.

Medical tourism

Nip and tuck holidays

SAVVY surgeons are teaming up with luxury hotel operators to offer cosmetic surgery/holiday packages for a fraction of their cost in Australia.

Non-hotels

Stay free and easy

WHAT'S the point of paying for a hotel when houses and couches are going free, writes Carolyn Ford.

Keeping in touch

Good call on phone rates

AFFORDABLE phone and internet access is available to overseas travellers if they know where to look, writes Brett Debritz.

Business class

Going flat out in the air

WHICH airline is the best in bed – and what's in store for business travellers aboard the A380. Steve Creedy sleeps around to find out.

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