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Historic prison and ruins in Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia

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  • The ghost town at Kolmanskop

    10 Eerie Places to Visit Around the World

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    With the arrival of Halloween our thoughts have turned to some of the more unusual experiences available on a tailor-made trip with Audley. Wander around a cemetery at dusk, listen to the eerie tales of malevolent spirits on a tour of a disused penitentiary, or follow in the footsteps of soldiers past at some of the world's most important battlefields.

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  • Himba excursion from Gelbingen Lodge, Damaraland

    Indigenous Cultures you Should Visit

    Taking time away from the hustle and bustle of the usual tourist spots to spend time with a local community in their own surroundings can be both unique and humbling experience but also utterly fascinating. We highlight some indigenous cultures from around the globe you can visit on an Audley trip.

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  • Bora Bora

    Top 20 Hotel Pools With A View

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    From rooftop hot tubs overlooking bustling cityscapes to a sparkling infinity pool pouring into an emerald lagoon, some of the best hotel pools are made so by the breathtaking views that they command.

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  • Lucasia Ranch, Claresholm

    Homestays, Haciendas & Working Farms

    We have a number of properties around the world where it’s possible to get involved, work alongside the locals and really get a feel for a place. From a cattle station in Australia to a rubber plantation in India, we present friendly family-run properties which introduce frontier life as it interacts with nature.

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  • Bathroom, The Twelve Apostles Hotel

    Top 10 Baths with a View

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    While hotel bathrooms may not top the list of priorities for most people when planning a trip, there are some that offer much more than a place to freshen up before dinner. The following bathrooms combine style with unsurpassed views, so much so that you may never want to get out of the tub!

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  • Lion, Masai Mara, Kenya

    Green Season in the Masai Mara

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    Kenya’s Masai Mara is one of Africa’s legendary safari destinations. In March, June and November, you might get the odd storm, but these are quickly burnt off by the tropical sun. Your reward is watching the bush come to life. Greg Monson, owner of Kicheche, one of our favorite camps in the Mara, tells us what makes the green season so special.

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  • Crowned lemurs, Ankarana Special Reserve, Madagascar

    Madagascar for the First Time Visitor

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    Madagascar is huge, roughly two and half times the size of Great Britain, and it’s difficult to know how to get the best out of your first visit without some insider knowledge. We would recommend, unless you have an abundance of time, visiting either the north or south of the country.

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  • Green turtle, Bora Bora

    Turtle Conservation Projects around the World

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    Around the world, many countries are doing their bit to support the beautiful and endangered turtle. The following nations offer the visitor a rare glimpse at conservation efforts first-hand, where the protection of these wonderful creatures is of the utmost importance.

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