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Security tips for holidaymakers
Simon Calder has advice for taking care of yourself and your property.
Tasmania ponders Airbnb throttle
A proposed six-week limit on how long Tasmanians can rent out properties using Airbnb has sparked an appeal by operators of the online accommodation site.
What should I see along the Great Ocean Road?
Eli Orzessek has some top tips for those driving one of Australia's most famous routes.
The Netherlands: Insider tips for Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an attractive city for expats and there are a number of international companies based here that require native English speakers.
Travel hits and misses: Michelle Pickles
Michelle Pickles loves flying but doesn't fare so well with Russian wine.
Fiji a favourite for Kiwi families
New research has revealed Fiji to be the most popular destination for Kiwi families.
Pot-luck on Hainan Island
At the local market in Hainan, China, you choose what you want for dinner from a live selection.
Vanuatu: Ride the wild side
Shandelle Battersby gets down and dirty on Vanuatu's main island and has a fabulous time.
Five of NZ's top hot springs
New Zealand is full of these wondrous warm spots and many of them are free. Here are some of the best to check out around the country.
How to travel with a baby
'Isn't it hard to travel with a baby?' my friends ask. 'It's easier than staying home,' I reply.
Tonga's heavenly Heilala
A tranquil lodge on a beach with spectacular sunsets makes for the perfect island getaway, writes Sue Baxalle.
Hitting the snow with kids in tow
Herald Travel readers share their advice for getting kids on skis or boards this winter.
Even more over-rated destinations
Following last week's cover story, Herald writers and Travel readers share more of their most over-rated travel destinations...
Do lie-flat seats really lie-flat?
Whether you deem a seat lie-flat or not really depends on your tipping point, writes Eli Orzessek.
Beware the cursed stones of Gettysburg
For many years now, according to a park official, boxes of rocks previously stolen from the historic site have been showing up in the mail.
Weird and wonderful Outback events
If you're after an Aussie Outback experience, plan your visit across the ditch to coincide with one of these fascinating festivals.
The world's most over-rated places
Some well-travelled New Zealanders share their biggest holiday let-downs.
Cruising: Ports of call
The ports of the Mediterranean prove cruising isn't all about life at sea.
Lost summers at Scandretts Bay
A film's change of setting captured a priceless atmosphere.
Hollie Smith's love letter to Lake Tarawera
A place that was a constant to me, growing up, was Lake Tarawera.
Ask Away: Following Bach's footsteps
From Johann Sebastian Bach to the home of jazz, online guru Eli Orzessek finds your answers.
Health and safety tips for Rio travellers
With the Olympics only a month away, the spotlight is on Brazil as it prepares for half a million tourists from around the world to arrive.
Why you need to go to Uruguay
While Uruguay doesn't have big-ticket tourist attractions like Iguazu Falls and Christ the Redeemer, it definitely deserves to be a tourist destination in its own right.
How everyday items can set off airport bomb detectors
A common ingredient in lotion could trigger a false positive when it's swabbed and put through trace detectors at airports.
Emmett Vallender's best and worst travel moments
Emmett Vallender's best and worst travel moments.