Winston Aldworth flies EK407 to the United Arab Emirates, via Melbourne.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Anna Leask experiences authentic and unspoiled Peruvian life at a rustic town in the Andean Highlands.

Away from the famous surf breaks and beaches, Heather McCracken discovers Hawaii's vibrant shopping, art, culture, and food scene.

Daniel Scott revisits the Wimbledon Common pubs he frequented in his youth.

Words can't do justice to majestic Niue, discovers Alexia Santamaria

Catering for many tastes requires a juggling act, finds Diana Dobson.

Penny Lewis and family escape to an island paradise and revel in all it has to offer.

Graham Reid visits a Swedish museum with spirit in every sense.

Jamie Morton heads home on TG491.

Raising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast.

Megan Singleton gets glamour tips from Emirates' cabin crew.

Many of Maine's historic lighthouses have been preserved in working condition - some you can even stay in.

So few tourists go to colourful Bangladesh that you'll be spoiled, says J.J. Somerset - but you'll also be amazed and enchanted.

Eveline Harvey explores some lesser-known California hot spots.

Lifelong animal agnostic Louise Richardson discovers her inner Noah at Australia Zoo.

After a serve of super-fresh fish, some boutique ale, a snorkel and a scoot around, Ben Chapman-Smith reckons Raro's not so sleepy after all.

James Robinson finds Oklahoma people are good-natured and big on basketball and memorials.

Peace reigns after inter-tribal war, writes Paul Rush.

Ellie Mitchell discovers Brisbane has several ways to quench your thirst after a day in that hot Queensland sun.

Carol Smith finds herself looking enviously at the new single cabins on her recently refitted ship.

No continent is left out in this roll call of diverse and wonderful sites.

Gatsby fans will love the sheer opulence of these five high society houses in Newport.

Young, healthy, active Victoria Clark is appalled to be hit by long-haul syndrome.

Singapore serves up the food of the gods - and the devil, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Duncan Gillies saddles up for a surprisingly pleasant ride in a very busy city.

The verdant, colourful and exotic island of Moorea works its magic on Paul Rush.

Travelling solo as an older woman has its perils. But don't let that stop you, writes Venetia Sherson.

Fine food is a feature of a trip to Queensland's hinterland, as Patrice Gaffaney discovers.

Louise Richardson gets an energetic history lesson from custodians of the land.