From: nine MSN on Wed, Sep 08 2010 3:48 AM

They sit along the River Seine day in day out selling secondhand books and old periodicals to enraptured tourists, but now the famous Parisian booksellers, or bouquinistes, are under fire for selling one too many cheap, mass-produced souvenirs (like Eiffel Tower fridge magnets).

From: nine MSN on Tue, Sep 07 2010 9:55 PM

The glorious capital of India is on show more than ever with the XIX Commonwealth Games from October 3-14 2010. Take a trip through our snapshot of one of the world’s greatest cities, and check out our two special videos at the end.

From: nine MSN on Mon, Sep 06 2010 6:34 AM

Last week, Scandinavian airline SAS launched a campaign to hold the world’s first gay wedding on a flight. There's only one hitch. They first need a willing groom and groom or bride and bride ready to tie the knot in mid-air. Any takers?

From: nine MSN on Sun, Sep 05 2010 9:20 PM

It’s the ride of a lifetime…and you're not even in the air yet. Singapore's tallest slide opened at Changi Airport just a few months ago, quickly nabbing the title of the "world's tallest slide in an airport."

From: nine MSN on Thu, Sep 02 2010 7:29 AM

The Getaway team wake up to a bevy of beautiful dawns in the Chatham Islands, Cape Byron, Thailand, and the Maldives.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Sep 02 2010 7:29 AM

Morning is the best time of the day if you’re thinking of hitting the isles of Scotland in a kayak, the hills of Santorini on a donkey, and the real-deal cafes of Rome.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Sep 02 2010 7:29 AM

Everyone thought a bit of afternoon activity was a good idea, as long as it was something to work off the lunch but not too tiring for the evening and night activities.

From: nine MSN on Wed, Sep 01 2010 12:29 AM

Check out this high-larious (though slightly cruel) viral video sensation of a dog (in a dress) and the pooch’s owner dancing the merengue in Chile. The footage really cracked us up, and reminded us that impromptu street performances can be fun when you're in a foreign country.

From: nine MSN on Sun, Aug 29 2010 9:47 PM

Seriously, this guy has the best job ever. And as it turns out, he has a logic behind choosing the best wines for high altitude.

From: nine MSN on Wed, Aug 25 2010 12:29 AM

Spirit Airlines, a budget carrier in the States, has introduced a pay-to-carry-on policy on all of their flights, effective this month.

From: nine MSN on Tue, Aug 24 2010 2:16 AM

It really is so bad that it’s good. Let me introduce you to the Snazzy Napper, an 'innovative' travel must-have that has gone viral due to it's craptasticness. Basically the Snazzy Napper is a blanket ... that you attach to your face. And beneath the veil of your blankie/burqa you...

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

Getaway chat with movie star, Angelina Jolie, about her favorite holiday destinations.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

For a city we don’t hear enough about, Seattle is one of the world's most dynamic music cities. Its rich history feeds a lifestyle and the industry is independent and dedicated to keeping the roots of Pacific Northwest music alive. Delta Goodrem shows us around.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

Natalie Gruzlewski drove three hours west from Paris to Les Epesses to have a look at Puy du Fou, a theme park like no other. It has reproduced eras and events from history — many of them violent — and created a series of shows. It relives 2000 years of French history.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

Bright is nestled in the Ovens Valley in country Victoria. The Ovens River winds through the town which is perfectly located for those going to Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Once caught up in the gold rush, Bright is now a tourist town. Its cultural heritage has many street names which can be trace...

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

A Hobart paddle tour is a great way to see the beautiful harbour from the sea, have a touch of exercise and enjoy fish and chips, delivered to your kayak, for lunch. It’s a win-win.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

As Jason Dundas continues the arduous task of checking out the Greek Islands, he found that Mykonos has it all. It’s the most cosmopolitan, popular and one of the smallest of the islands. It attracts around a million people every year who lap up the lifestyle and hectic nightlife.

From: nine MSN on Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:39 AM

The last of the Greek Islands on Jason Dundas' journey is Ios, another of the Cyclades Islands. Known as the party island, Ios has been trying to reinvent itself as having more than fun to offer, but it is still the island young travellers and backpackers head to.

From: nine MSN on Tue, Aug 17 2010 7:55 PM

Air New Zealand staff strip bare to show that they’ve got "nothing to hide" in this awesome ad campaign.

From: nine MSN on Mon, Aug 09 2010 8:48 PM

There’s only one place where you'll find a Dustin Hoffman, Raging Bitch, Slovenian Rhapsody, and Reverend Ray in the same room. That's the annual Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court in London, home to more than 700 real ales, ciders and foreign beers (including the colourfully n...