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Great American road trips
As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.
Accommodation booking sites to try
Planning your next holiday already? These websites may come in handy.
Air NZ world's second safest airline
Air New Zealand has been rated the world's second safest airline to fly with by a leading air travel website.
Kiwis stockpiling holiday leave
While most people can't wait to knock off from work and head away on holiday, many Kiwis are hanging on to annual leave days - stockpiling them for future trips.
Kiwis' biggest holiday woes
Filthy hotel rooms and lengthy stays in departure lounges are the Kiwi traveller's biggest holiday woes, a new survey shows.
The bach on wheels
A summer break in a cute retro caravan is like taking a slice of Kiwiana on holiday. Heather McCracken meets some of the enthusiasts bringing vintage vans back to life.
14 trips to take in 2014
History, music and culture are just some of the reasons to travel, writes James Ellis.
Destination tips for 2014
A World Cup-gripped Brazil and a Colombia keen to shed its dark reputation are among the hottest destinations for travel next year.
Wifi, app for Abel Tasman National Park
Parts of the Abel Tasman National Park will go "live" today with the launch of a virtual visitor centre and Wifi network.
Five top travel pressies
Here are a five ideas that will provide you with so many Brownie points you'll be carried over until next Christmas.
Flight check: Auckland to Melbourne on Qantas
Cameron McMillan flies Q152 from Auckland to Melbourne.
2014 holiday hot spots
The list-happy people in Expedia's Listopedia team have come up with their thoughts on the likely travel picks for Kiwis in 2014.
Summer holiday tips
In recent weeks, we've asked Herald Travel readers for the best tips for summer breaks. From packing the car to global destinations, here's the best of what you said.
Winston Aldworth: The joys of a good staycation
This summer, the most travelling I'll be doing is short trips to the shop for barbecue supplies and cold beer.
Rotorua's latest trail opens
What is billed as being one of New Zealand's best walks will open this weekend, with upwards of 30,000 hikers per year expected.
Flight Check: Hong Kong to Kathmandu on Dragonair
Winston Aldworth flies Flight 192 from Hong Kong to Kathmandu.
Five cool things to do in Sydney
Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.
Spain: On the road again
What really happens on a European coach tour when the travellers are a few decades older than the Contiki generation? Ewan McDonald tried to find out.
Winston Aldworth: A blatant suck up to my new boss
As a kid, I had posters of two heroes on my wall. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant faced off against the great All Black winger, John Kirwan.
Proposed new Conservation Park open for submissions
The public can now make submissions on a proposed new Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island, put forward by Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye.
Live like a local on your travels
Accommodation website Airbnb is gaining traction with holidaymakers who want to stay off the beaten tourist track.
Colorado: Hazy days on the slopes?
The state's ski resorts are taking the offensive in ensuring their industry isn't hurt by recreational marijuana stores.
Flight check: Auckland to Wellington on Jetstar
Winston Aldworth flies Jetstar JQ283 from Auckland to Wellington.