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Hoi An: Tailoring the perfect holiday
World heritage-listed Hoi An is famous as Vietnam's number-one tailoring town.

Singapore: Cheap thrills of the world
That online travel bargain may conceal snags, warns Leanne Chamberlin.

Plans to build Titanic II: 'It won't sink'
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has floated plans to build a 21st-century version of the Titanic.

Istanbul: Hours of Turkish bath house bliss
Peter Calder succumbs to the magic of Istanbul's famous bath houses.

China: Streets paved with curiosities
Graham Reid finds that having a mission in southwest China can lead to strange and interesting places.

Turkey: History echoes through Ephesus' marble streets
At its peak Ephesus, or Efes, ruled first by Greeks and then Romans, was a seaport home to 250,000 people.

Bhutan: In search of happiness
In 1972, when Bhutan's fourth king was crowned; he declared that Gross National Happiness was more important than GDP.

Bali yoga retreats, Indonesia
Relaxation is the number one priority at these properties on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Japan: Living with Tokyo's pod people
Nicholas Jones tries a different type of accommodation, testing his ability to cope with small spaces... and smelly feet.

Bali: Best spots to visit
Get the most out of a visit to Bali by immersing yourself in the rich culture and seeing some of these local hot spots.

Surf Haven Bali, Indonesia
Surf Haven Bali is an exclusive retreat for women which offers an ideal environment for rejuvenation and relaxation.
For further information see surfhavenbali.com.