TRAVEL: Five overlooked world treasures

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Wednesday 17 Sep, 2014 Five overlooked world treasures LET the crowds swarm the world's best-known marvels, and head to these lesser-known but incredible places instead. You won't be disappointed. 11 unbelievable foreign laws TRAVELLERS beware, you could end up in trouble overseas for some rather surprising reasons. From making room for aliens to going commando. What it means to be Australian FAIRY bread, sunny weather, goon and a convict past — this is how Australia looks to the outside world, according to a collection of hilarious Tumblr posts. Northern lights make dazzling display THE Northern Lights have once again illuminated the skies in the northern latitudes, and dazzled further south than expected this year, thanks to two solar flares. Islands where you'd least expect them THESE cities are some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, but you may be surprised to learn that they also conceal tiny hidden islands . Haunting photos of ruined resorts IT'S hard to picture now, but these crumbling, abandoned hotels once epitomised glamour. Today, they are eerie yet intriguing shells. The most incredible hotel beds in the world WHAT could be worse than finally checking in to your room only to discover you've been given a dud bed? Bounce back from your disappointment with this list of the world's 10 best hotel beds. more travel Tricks to getting your way, every time WANT to get on an overbooked flight, score that hotel room upgrade or get the best table in the hottest restaurant? Then you need the negotiating skills of an FBI agent. So here they are! Are these the worst passengers ever? WE'VE all been on a flight with an inconsiderate passenger. But now travellers are fighting back, shaming those who are rude in the skies by posting photos onto social media. 16 ways you could score a flight upgrade THE competition to sit at the pointy end of the plane is becoming fiercer. Here are some industry secrets and insider tips to help get you there. Inside a mysterious ancient cave system THIS huge network of caves plunges 10km underground through a mind-boggling maze of tunnels and shafts. What lies within is simply incredible. connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Visit our website View our mobile site GO TO: TRAVEL UPDATES | AUSTRALIAN HOLIDAYS |  TRAVEL | WORLD TRAVEL | TRAVEL ADVICE | TRAVEL IDEAS Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the news.com.au newsletter click here. NewsCorp Australia sends email in accordance with the principles of the Spam Act.   This email was sent by: news.com.au GPO Box 4245 Sydney, NSW 2001 Australia. Our records show that you have opted in to receive newsletters, announcements or special offers from news.com.au.   Add news.com.au to your address book to ensure you continue to receive subscription emails.   Update your preferences | Unsubscribe   Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, what happens if you do not provide requested information to us and how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature.   Copyright 2013 NewsCorp Australia. All times AEDT (GMT +11).