Justine Tyerman narrowly avoids being taken in by a holiday accommodation scammer.

Sue Baxalle flies MH130 from New Zealand to Malaysia.

Elisabeth Easther thinks she's found the perfect solution for a stress-free Christmas.

Airline lays on more flights to Oz's far west for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Herald aviation correspondent Grant Bradley looks at the trends exciting the plane nerds.

For the past couple of weeks we've been asking Herald Travel readers to tell us where they like to go. And some of the answers to our online survey were surprising.

The surfer shares her travel memories.

Tristram Clayton makes like a megastar at a top Auckland address.

Nicky Park dishes up five food experiences to try in Rotorua.

Winston Aldworth flies JQ245 to The Garden City.

Nasty latrines are tolerable but a good wash is a must, even on the most basic camping trip, says Diana Balham.

Tickle your taste buds with a tipple or two in Western Australia, writes Megan Singleton.

Six fabulous US spots to see in the new year.

Mrs Claus shares her travel memories.

Off on your 'Silver OE'? Good for you - travel adventures keep you young and energised. Robyn Yousef offers some sage advice.

Andrew Alderson stays at a classic Kiwi cottage on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Dylan Cleaver has nothing but praise for this Ferrari of suitcases.

Go underground in the steps of Joan Baez.

Verdant Ethiopia surprises Jim Eagles.

'The Brokenwood Mysteries' actress shares her travel memories.

The MasterChef 2012 winner shares her travel memories.

Winston Aldworth stays at New York's Quin, where style meets Central Park.

The modern traveller needs to take advantage of the many clever gadgets in the market, writes Patrick Pilcher.

Winston Aldworth enjoys a drink in a hall of ambitious diplomacy.

Jonathan Milne flew QF63 from Australia to South Africa. Unfortunately, his luggage didn't.

The chairman of Waterfront Auckland and former mayor of Waitakere City shares his travel memories.

Shandelle Battersby enjoys a mini-break at a luxury city hotel.

The professor of pickpocketry shares advice on how to keep your personal property safe on holiday, writes David Potts.

In a big blaze of neon lights, Brett Atkinson discovers Tokyo's best watering holes.

Ewan McDonald flies BE688 from Scotland to Northern Ireland.