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Find out where the experts go on their holidays in issue 39. Uncover tips from 40 travel insiders including the likes of Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Airlines, and former pro surfer Layne Beachley. Clamber into a vintage car for a voyage around Cuba, dive into the quirky side of Toyko and join an eco-friendly volunteering tour in Fiji. You’ll also traverse the plains of South Africa’s Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, take a swim with whale sharks and mantas in Western Australia, chow down on Dai food in China’s Yunnan province, plus so much more.

Recharge your mind, body and spirit with 37 wellness experiences from around the world in issue 38. Then limber up for a heady night of tango in Buenos Aires, and get your toes tapping to islands beats in Melanesia. Wander a labyrinth of streets in Fez, hunt the Northern Lights in Sweden and meet the sun bears of Malaysia. Catch a glimpse of the Peruvian community that solves local disputes with organised punch-ons in our photo story and investigate the ethics of employing porters. Discover Australia’s coolest tiki bar, drink your way through Hanoi and much, much more.

Join us as we uncover the naughtiest and most indulgent travel experiences you never dared dream about in our ‘seven deadly sins of travel’ special section. Jump on a motorbike and head to the Himalayas, indulge in an auditory smorgasbord at Switzerland’s Montreaux Jazz Fest and immerse yourself in island life in the Solomons and the Philippines. Plus, you’ll satisfy your belly with a feast of tempura, learn how to take photographs at night, meet the former pro surfer who’s changing lives with the power of water, plus so much more.

Uncover 30 unique eco options that will turn you green in an instant in issue 36. Take a dip in Eden’s pool in Texas, explore the bustling streets of Istanbul when the sun sets, snorkel the Mossman River in Australia’s Northern Territory, check out our instant itinerary for 12 days in Korea and chow down in Cape Town. Plus there’s an adventure on a coral atoll, an Indonesian escape that leaves Bali in the dust, and a cheeky collaboration between Parisian showgirls and tribal warriors in Papua New Guinea. And that’s just us getting started…

We’ve scoured the globe for the best experiences going around. Uncover the hot 100 in travel in this issue’s special section and have your year of travel inspiration sorted. Delve into the mouth of an Icelandic volcano, explore the lesser-known corners of Kerala in India and embrace utter wilderness in Nova Scotia, Canada. There’s a Lebanese feast, a hike into Japan’s Kii Mountains and a trip to the medieval town of Cuenca in Spain. Plus we have a chat with a hostage survivor, Benjamin Law tackles sexual mores in Myanmar and so much more.

Forget behemoth boats packed to the gills with punters, casinos, theatres and cinemas – at get lost our floating fantasies are a whole lot more intimate. Climb aboard as we set sail on 25 of the best boat journeys the world has to offer. Then hit the slopes in California, explore Vanuatu beyond the tourist traps, enjoy a luxurious escape on Australia’s Orpheus Island and rock to the rhythm of the rainforest in Malaysian Borneo. Plus you’ll get your fill of Peruvian cuisine and much, much more.

Join us as we go the extra nautical mile to experience something genuinely special with eight insane whale encounters. Discover chaos, revelry and art at AfrikaBurn, get nocturnal in Budapest and go loop the loop on California’s coolest thrill rides. Strap on the skis for Japan’s powder slopes, search for surf on the Basque coast of Spain and kick the footy in the Tiwi Islands, just north of Darwin. Plus you’ll munch your way through Morocco, learn to make tequila, catch up with the lead singer of Blue King Brown and a whole lot more.

We’ve searched the South Pacific and found the most remote, rustic, boutique and beautiful independent resorts and bungalows in the region. It was a tough job, but it had to be done. If you prefer to avoid the crowds and the generic tourist traps, then you’re in for a treat with these island getaways. Once you’ve found your next holiday stay go paragliding over the Canary Islands, celebrate Halloween in San Francisco, get cruising in Chile and head to the core of South Korea. Next, munch your way through Taiwan, learn how to take inner-city snaps, delve into the traps of voluntourism and more.

In this issue we share 20 epic journeys you need to add to your bucket list. Clamber aboard an Indian locomotive, fly away from it all to the Falkland Islands, embark on a great Aussie pub crawl and cruise through the canals of France. Discover the forgotten islands of French Polynesia, pull on your finest black outfit for Germany’s Gothic Festival and hit the great outdoors in Ireland. Plus you’ll take a cooking class in Vietnam, share a tipple at some of the world’s finest bars and chill out at our pick of the best unique luxury hotels.

Looking for an eco-friendly holiday? Hunt no longer, because we uncover 30 of the world’s best green experiences in issue 30. Plus you can learn how to take stunning landscape shots with our expert photographer, gorge on Portuguese custard tarts in Macau and discover the magic of Borneo. Get wild in Miami when the sun goes down, explore Ecuador’s famed Galapagos Islands, witness the Spear Fighting Festival in the Solomon Islands and much, much more.