Chris Reed takes Emirates' flight EK8408 from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, and Qantas' flight QF151 from Melbourne to Auckland.

Brett Atkinson climbs aboard Portland, Oregon's Ale Trail of tastes at craft brew pubs.

The children of Tanzania have a priceless gift they often share with visitors, writes orphanage volunteer Seth Zwart.

Use these tricks and you'll cash in, says Megan Singleton.

The Sky Sport presenter shares his travel memories.

With so much innovation in the field, this year will see a plethora of new and exciting services enter the luxury travel industry.

Holiday-makers are being warned to make sure they have travel insurance before jet-setting to the Pacific after one insurance company says it paid out over $340,000 in medical evacuations alone.

Return from your holiday in one piece with these security tips, writes Craig Bidois.

From waterfalls, geysers and grizzly bears to wildflowers, beaches and canyons, America's national parks have something for everyone.

Winston Aldworth flies to Fiji aboard FJ410.

If you're a water baby like Megan Singleton, there's lots to do in California's Marina del Rey.

The chief pilot and flight operations manager for Jetstar New Zealand shares his travel memories.

Freedom campers have once again been catching the eye - and the ire - of locals.

Dionne Christian contemplates Auckland's maritime heritage for the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.

Aisling O'Sullivan flew Virgin Airways VA29 from Auckland to Dublin.

Winston Aldworth finds charm in a mapless atlas for fans of unusual art encounters.

If you're trying to justify a shopping holiday, you will be interested in this list from a survey conducted by hotels.com.

Sue Bryant looks at the best of the cruise industry's shore excursions for the year.

While the summer holiday season is still going strong, there's nothing better than whiling away the hours with a good travel book. Linda Herrick reviews a selection of the latest.

Some holidays are hard work, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, that can be the point.

Grant Bradley flies Emirates EK413 from Auckland to Sydney.

Kiwis can expect cheaper flights and more choices as a result of a deal between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines, which is also expected to boost local tourism.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

The announcement that norovirus was onboard a cruise ship touring NZ 'scared the s*** out of us', said one passenger as sanitation efforts continue.

A 7-month-old child who was too young to be fully immunised against the measles was infectious when it travelled with its family on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Megan Singleton lines up cute towns and desert safaris.

The Shortland Street actor shares his travel memories.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Planning your next holiday already? These websites may come in handy.

Air New Zealand has been rated the world's second safest airline to fly with by a leading air travel website.