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For a time in the 1960s, Hollywood’s party set made the Mount Kenya Safari Club their base in Africa. Now, on its 50th anniversary, the club is part of Fairmont Hotels’ $50 million push to restore a trio of grand old Kenyan addresses.

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Art Driving the surreal life
The landscape of Spain’s Costa Brava proved inspirational to Surrealist Salvador Dali, as well as latter-day visitor Paul Chai.

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Food Puddings on the Ritz
What does it take to keep one of the world’s most famous hotels ticking away at its five-star best? Terry Durack spends 24 hours with the staff at London’s swanky Ritz Hotel to see what goes on behind the shiny exterior and hotel’s renowned restaurants.

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Save 101 money-saving travel tips
The economic downturn needn’t mean an end to travelling the world, but it is a great time to start travelling smarter. Jane Parbury sought out 101 tips, from the practical to the innovative, to help you save money on your next trip.

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Food Table manners
The many geographical influences in Cape Town have provided it with a diverse food and wine scene full of passionate locals and innovative newcomers. Sally Webb delves into the epicurean delights of South Africa’s oldest city.

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Drink The rice stuff
It’s been the Japanese national drink since the 12th century but with local popularity fading sake-makers are looking to the west to revive interest in rice wine. Anthony Dennis investigates.

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The List Top 10 travelling songs
With iPods a travel essential these days, Travel + Leisure has compiled the ultimate, and completely subjective, traveller’s playlist. We have avoided destination songs and focussed on music that evokes the spirit of travel: celebratory road trips, the itch to get on a plane or the occasional quiet moment of introspection experienced while on the move. But there are no doubt more songs to add, email us with your music travel essentials.

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Food Basque in Glory
San Sebastian boasts more Michelin-starred chefs than anywhere else in the world. Sally Webb and Simon Thomsen took a culinary tour around Spain’s food mecca.

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Save Affordable Europe
Planning a trip to Europe, and counting the cost? From planes, trains and automobiles to hotels and apartments, T+L provides you with the latest tips and travel news that will make your trip easier and save you money.

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Q+A Insider Tips for Europe
What’s the best least-visited destination? Which city is the best value? We asked four experts from the travel industry to share their knowledge on getting the best from Europe.

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Reader Poll The Top 50 Destinations Of All Time
Everyone has a favourite place. Travel + Leisure asked readers to put together their dream lists of top spots throughout the world. We’ve compiled those results with a previous survey of travel industry members to produce a definitive list of the most popular destinations.

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The List 20 Dream Escapes
What’s your idea of romance? The sexy streets of Manhattan? Staying in a secluded overwater bungalow in Tahiti? Sampling local seafood on Italy’s Sorrento Coast? We’ve spanned the globe for unique experiences that will put you in the mood.

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The List 20 travel secrets you need to know
Over the past year, Travel + Leisure editors and correspondents have scoured the globe to unearth the best undiscovered tips and tools for travelling smarter, faster, safer and more affordably. Whether you’re trying to identify the perfect seat on a plane or snare a top table at a restaurant, you’ll find all the right solutions in our guide.

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The List Amazing Places
With so many incredible landscapes to choose from, many outstanding spots in Australia and New Zealand simply get overlooked. Travel + Leisure has put together a list of top secret places that have remained lesser-known destinations – until now. Click here to view a special multimedia presentation.

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The List Emerging Destinations
From the chic Mediterranean to the peaceful Pacific, T+L spotlights 20 of our favourite up-and-coming places to go where your dollar still goes far – and authentic experiences are well within reach. Read on for our top picks from all around the globe.

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The List 25 Affordable Beach Resorts
There's nothing like a hotel by the sea – especially when it costs less than $300 a night. T+L sent correspondents around the globe, from the tiny undiscovered island of Holbox, on Mexico's Caribbean coast, to the shores of New Zealand's South Island. What we found: 25 perfect escapes.

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Food Ultimate Paris Dining Guide
Restaurant critic Terry Durack has had more than his fair share of feasts de resistance in the City of Lights, a place he has come to know intimately in years of dining out. Here, he presents his definitive guide to dining like a parisian.

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Tibet Gallery

What makes a good travel photo? In this special multi-media presentation Tara Axford, the art director of Travel + Leisure magazine, reveals all with a selection of great images from the first 30 issues.

Travel + Leisure Exclusive Event

Don’t miss your chance to join Travel + Leisure and Spain Tourism for an exclusive event in Melbourne celebrating the Salvador Dalí – Liquid Desire exhibition.
Book your tickets ($60 per person) for a cocktail party and private viewing at the NGV International including Spanish wine, tapas, guest speakers and entry to the Dalí exhibition on Monday August 3 from 6-9pm. Bookings at www.smhshop.com.au/dali or call Jay Hemsworth (02) 9282 2939.

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