If an overseas trip isn't an option, there's still plenty to see on our doorstep.

Skybus responds to travel writer Jim Eagle's recent column about his experience using the service.

It's no wonder airports and airplanes make such juicy targets for terrorists.

COMMENT: The SkyBus service is an efficient and reasonably-priced service, but there was an unpleasant surprise at the end of my latest trip.

Our online guru Eli Orzessek shares his travel tips with our readers

If you'd told me 18 months ago that Donald Trump would today be within cooee of the US presidency I'd have laughed.

The other day an email arrived, and it wasn't another offer of subsequent riches from Nigeria.

By the time you're reading this, I'll be in New Orleans. Not meaning to brag, of course - but, hey, did I mention I'll be in New Orleans?

As a kid, I loved the observation deck at Auckland Airport. The chance to see a jumbo jet taking off was not to be missed - it still isn't.

Anticipation is one of the great things about any journey.

COMMENT: As an older woman, my conversations with cab drivers are more likely to be related to the weather, politics and the All Blacks.

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens shares her best advice around travel insurance.

COMMENT: If we're going to have "T-plates" for tourist drivers, can I suggest a few more plates for drivers distinctive to New Zealand roads?

A group of Kiwis is throwing their support behind a campaign calling for tourists to drive with 'T-plates' on their rental cars. Is this a good idea? Have your say.

An expedition through Dubai airport with my 20-month-old son delivered a revelation last year.

Last week I was lucky enough to attend our biggest, most important annual tourism showcase in one of our top destinations, Rotorua.

Make a list. What is your holiday priority? Sun, rest and recharge within short-range of New Zealand?

Winston Aldworth will never forget his children's first encounter with snow.

There's something uniquely annoying about airport queues.

David Attenborough has documented many species on our planet, but an in-depth study of the luggage waddler would be a welcome addition to his oeuvre.

The received wisdom has it that we should be hurrying to Cuba before the hordes of tourists defile the place and it loses its charm.

COMMENT: As user-pays creeps into airline travel, so too does user-didn't-pay, and this can make for a slightly awkward journey from both sides of the plane ticket.

COMMENT: The bare bones are simple: if you think sexual assault is hilarious, you're going to love these guys.

Jim Eagles on two-wheeled assassins.

The Belgians we met were straight-up people. They liked good, straight-up things done well.

OPINION: Let's try to make this painless. Resist the urge to sigh, or worse - joke.

OPINION: It's been 37 years since the movie Midnight Express painted a grim picture for travellers pondering the thrill of breaking local laws.

When I was in my 20s and 30s, I was all about backpacking. Often exploring alone, I made it my mission to travel far and wide, leaving few stones unturned.

I've heard many comments from passengers seated in Economy Class, but I'm yet to hear a fellow sufferer mutter: "Gee, I wish I had a little less leg-room."