Armchair Traveller

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Dive in! Top 10 most amazing hotel pools in the world Whether hanging over a Balinese forest, towering above the Singapore skyline or hidden underground in a thermal spring, all of these pools have something unique to offer.
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In pics: Giant inflatable duck floats around the world Dutch artist Florentijin Hofman's giant inflatable duck has landed in China.
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Student scores best summer job ever: Water slide tester British student Seb Smith won't be spending his summer waiting tables or washing dishes like the rest of his uni friends — the lucky 22-year-old just landed the best summer job imaginable.
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Editorial: Will pro-gay marriage laws be good for New Zealand tourism? Off the back of this week's fantastic news that gay couples can now wed in New Zealand. The law was passed 77 to 44 in favour of the gay-marriage bill. Now, the hidden benefits of the new bill will start to come to light, and the first of these knock-on effects may well be a bolstering of romance and marriage-related tourism dollars flowing back into the region.
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Best airport idea ever: Therapy dogs at LAX Do you get tired and stressed when you travel? Would a furry friend ease your fear of flying? Ever wished you could pet a sniffer dog?
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Royal flush: 'Toilet restaurants' are all the rage London These previously un-tapped spaces have risen in popularity over the last few years, culminating in the paradoxical trend of "toilet restaurants".
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How to: Turn your house into a hotel in just five minutes

Have a couch to spare? Or leaving town and want to make a few extra dollars? There are millions of travellers on the hunt for unique accommodation. They're looking for a taste of local flavour and that's where you step in. In the space of five minutes you can be signed up to Airbnb, Couchsurfing or Gumtree and have your place listed, for no charge. It's a chance to make some money, or meet interesting people from far-flung corners of the world. Three regular users share their experiences and give tips for potential hosts.

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Chocolate fountains in every room: world's first chocolate hotel opens Now, if only the concierge and porters were Oompa Loompas – our fantasy would be complete.
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Happy hotel lends goldfish to lonely guests Sick of hotels that won't let you bring along your pets? The Happy Guest Hotel Lodge in the UK county of Cheshire charges less than $8 to have a sleepover with Happy the resident goldfish.
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Built for fun: Legoland Hotel opens in California Ever dreamed of living in Legoland? After a holiday getaway with a difference? Consider a trip to Carlsbad, California to visit the newly opened three-storey, 250-room hotel that’s Legoland Resort’s newest attraction.

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