TRAVEL: Follow in footsteps of Maharajas, sledding in Canada and kung fu nuns

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vu, this is your NEWS.com.au Travel Newsletter for Wednesday, 09 May 12 Travel hot shots Deals of the Week Follow in footsteps of Maharajas LONELY Planet's definitive guide to classic India with temples, national parks with tigers and its ancient history explored. Sleds and sleighs in Lake Louise BRIAN Crisp joins 50 howling and excited dogs for a sledding holiday in Canada. + more travel hot shots Latest travel news Nepal's kung fu nuns practise karma with a kick DOZENS of devotees are undergoing a rigorous martial arts routine to become the world's first order of kung fu nuns. The Doc creates the perfect hotel room DOC Holiday takes the best features from all the hotels he's stayed at over the years to create the perfect hotel room. Escape photo competition finalists, week 12 VOTE for your favourite holiday snap in the latest round of finalists in Escape's 2012 photographic competition. On the trail of Northern Exposure NORTHERN Exposure fan Angela Saurine hunts out colourful characters during a visit to the town the TV show is said to be based on. + more travel news   Sydney to Vancouver, from $1349 on Air New Zealand Melbourne to Vancouver, from $1473 on United Airlines Brisbane to Vancouver, from $1578 on Qantas Airways Adelaide to Vancouver, from $1797 on Air New Zealand Perth to Vancouver, from $1650 on Air New Zealand + more offers The best cruise deals this week from Escape Travel Challenge: island spots from Escape Five of the best travel deals from Escape + more offers Easter Island's rock stars THERE is much intrigue on Easter Island, finds Allen Newton as he learns about its ancient people and their moai. Russian tundra EWEN Bell explores the remote Wrangel Island during a cruise to Russia. Top 10 North American Holidays Escape reader's guide to LA Visit Alaska's famous glaciers More to Thousand Islands than salad dressing Lonely Planet's California guide Pride of place in America's Paris On location in chilling Alcatraz Cutting-edge cocktails light up New York What a rocky way to play Rafting the Grand Canyon Boot up for a wild ride in Dallas Advertisement Special Promotions Need a holiday? Need ideas? Holiday ideas for you and the family, from cruises to beach & adventure holidays. Go wild! Have an adventure! All the latest adventure travel news and ideas Explore the world Find stories, Lonely Planet guides, photos and maps for 270+ destinations Feedback? Tell us what you think - if you have a comment or suggestion about our Travel site, we'd love to hear from you. Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the NEWS.com.au Travel newsletter click here Help | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Job Opportunities | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 News Limited. All times AEST (GMT +10:00).