Winston Aldworth flies on the longest commercial flight in the world - Qantas QF8 from Dallas to Sydney.

For last-minute travel plans on the cheap, Megan Singleton has some great tips.

Cocktail genius Phil Spector shares his holiday wisdom before heading to South Africa to represent NZ at the World Bartender of the Year competition.

Do you tip when travelling abroad? And if so, who do you pay, how much and how often? Catherine Masters tries to get to the bottom of it.

As the happy days for dairy draw to an end, we need to get behind the tourism industry, writes Winston Aldworth.

Here are five of the most essential bits to pack in your cabin bag.

Kiwis are using their plastic more and more on holiday. Wherever you take your money cards this winter, here is how to manage your cashflow.

Heading off somewhere warm this winter? Diana Clement finds easy ways to keep credit card balances down and still have a great holiday.

Jamie Curry, aka internet sensation Jamie's World, talks holiday tips and travel plans.

Megan Singleton shares her best tips for the controversial Uber taxi app.

All Patricia Greig wants is a human being to help her and her luggage get safely and sanely to their destination.

Kiwi actress Jodie Rimmer shares her holiday highlights and top travel tips.

American comedian and host of Trip Flip's upcoming Hobbit special Bert Kreischer shares his holiday wisdom.

Grant Bradley flies on Virgin Australia VA30 from Abu Dhabi to Sydney.

Here are five ways to travel lightly and make a difference, writes Megan Singleton.

Alex Robertson mulls over his lost expensive items before a victory with insurance.

Winston Aldworth experiences life in the First Class suites aboard the longest commercial flight in the world.

Kiwi singer Jeremy Redmore reveals his top travel tips and the secret ingredients for his dream holiday.

A free smartphone app with an interactive map showing restaurants, hotels or shops that can speak foreign tourists' languages launches.

Wildlife photographer Steve Winter shares his favourite holiday memories.

Peter White flies from Wellington to Nadi on Fiji Airways FJ460.

Auckland is one of 20 cities in the Lonely Planet Guide to Pride, another reach out to the queer communities by the largest travel guide publisher in the world.

You don’t need to leave town these school holidays - stay local, says Megan Singleton.

Anthony Peregrine runs the rule over the many visitors you'll encounter visiting Europe in the summer.

John Campbell told us some of his favourite holiday places and memories before flying to Samoa for the All Blacks' test.

Are selfie-sticks a dangerous annoyance or are we being too sensitive? Our travel editors take opposing sides in the argument.

Eli Orzessek flies China Airlines from Auckland to Taipei via Brisbane on CI54.

The cool thing about ridesharing on your travels isn't just the savings on cash - it's the people you meet, writes Ben Stanley.

Todd Emerson, aka Bilkey from TV3's Westside, shares his holiday highlights and travel tips.

We're getting so used to imagining how cool everything will look on Facebook that we're forgetting to really look, writes Shandelle Battersby.