Wine taste alters at high altitude
Choosing the right drop to drink mid-air is a surprisingly tricky business.
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A playground right on our doorstep
Jim Eagles says it's a pity we we don't make more use of the marvellous recreational potential offered by the Hauraki Gulf.
Gold Coast losing its sheen?
Is Queensland's Gold Coast slipping in its appeal as a Kiwi holiday destination?
Your travel dreams come true
Do you have a dream holiday? Some impossible travel scheme involving exotic places? Jim Eagles outlines his...
A weighty issue for airlines
The debate about extra-large passengers - should they have to buy a second seat instead of spilling over into their skinny neighbours' space - is off again.
Proudly waving the fern
What do we, as New Zealanders, do to highlight our nationality when we're overseas?
Planning more good times
The festive season is barely over and the new year has only just begun.
Flights of fancy
When you're flying at 10,000m, how much does it matter to you what the person who serves dinner is actually wearing?
Far from the madding crowds
Staycations seem to be catching on with Kiwis keen to avoid holiday traffic jams.
Travel at the sharp end
If nations, airports and airlines really are serious about security how come screening standards seem to vary so hugely?
Have a happy holiday... at home
Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles on why a local vacation may turn out to be the most relaxing break you've ever had.
Tangled web of free wireless
Jim Eagles wonders why some airports and hotels offer free wireless access while others charge an arm and a leg.
Budget not necessarily a bargain
Factoring in refreshments and baggage costs can narrow the gap between budget and full-service prices.
Keeping a clear head in the air
There's hope for those who suffer from stuffed-up heads on aeroplanes.
Excess baggage: A heavy load to bear
It pays to check the baggage allowances on all your connecting flights to avoid any unpleasant surprises, says Jim Eagles.
Flying through the transit lounge
Transit times through LAX seem largely unchanged despite the introduction of the ESTA system, says Jim Eagles.
The luck of the seating draw
Picking up a bug from fellow passengers on a flight is a common complaint, writes Jim Eagles.
Catching forty winks at the airport
Sleeping in an airport terminal isn't as uncomfortable as it might sound.
Just cruising: the ultimate getaway
Isobel Marriner steps onto a cruise ship and finds herself a convert.
A taste of Scandinavia in Manawatu
Jill Worrall visits some of the lower North Island's lesser-known gems.
Bag games: Competition at the carousel
Jim Eagles wonders why we can't all be civilised when it comes to airport bag carousels.
A monument to love... plus ferris wheel?
Jim Eagles is in two minds over proposed developments around India's Taj Mahal.
Travelling with Big Brother
Jill Worrall wonders whether travellers need to be wary about in-room surveillance.
Flying through the check-in process
New system of checking in has halved the average waiting time at the airport.
Plight of the child-free passenger
Jim Eagles evaluates the pros and cons of travelling with young children on planes.
Top tips for travelling with kids
If you're planning to fly with your children, choose your airline carefully.
Let's go our separate ways
Cyclists and walkers are like oil and water, says Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles.
Haphazard security checks test patience
Jill Worrall ponders what security issues her new hip will throw up at airports.