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How a flash watch can get you upgraded

First-class upgrades, dinner invites and amorous women were among the perks one man received.

Paris: Positively French

The true core of the city of love and light is its food, top chef Raymond Blanc tells Ella Walker.

Room check: The Nautilus Resort, Rarotonga

Sandy Kilgour checks in at the Nautilus Resort, Muri Beach, Rarotonga.

Matchmaking at 30,000 feet

Love did not blossom on the transatlantic flight but fear did, writes Cheryl Pearl Sucher.

Things that are only acceptable at airports

Airport etiquette. Is there even such a thing?

Room check: The Mantra at Tekapo

Sarah Lawrence checks into a lovely spot with mountain views.

Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park

Home to the world's longest known cave system, Kentucky's only national park is a must-visit for keen spelunkers.

The essential guide to Hawaii's national parks

If moonbows, starry skies and volcanic activity peak your interest, head to one of the two national parks on these remote Pacific islands.

Wedding destinations' scary divorce stats

While the ceremony may be spectacular, and the photos may allude to Hollywood-style wedded bliss, destination nuptials come with some serious baggage.

Nelson/Tasman: Wind and dined

Cycling is kept to a minimum and feasting to a maximum on this Tour de Nelson.

Kia ora: Kaikohe

Hot springs, museums packed with Maori taonga and a demolition derby immortalised on film - there's plenty to love about Kaikohe, finds Elisabeth Easther.

Why you should never travel with Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks is a great guy, but he's not that easy to travel with. Here are some things you might not want to do with him.

'Tourism Oscars' unveils Europe's gem

Titanic Belfast has been crowned best tourist attraction in Europe.

The world's best undiscovered foodie hubs

There are plenty of foodie havens around the world where you can taste stunning, local delights without battling crowds.

Best and worst backpacker destinations

A new study has revealed some of the best and worst places in the world to get injured.

Being diplomatic: France

Diplomats tell us what Kiwis need to know about their homelands.

Bar/fly: The Pub With No Beer, Queensland

Wartime rationing and a famous poem built an Aussie pub legend, writes Pamela Wade.

Room check: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakesh

Courtney Whitaker stays at a luxurious hotel within Marrakesh's 13th-century kasbah walls.