Ask Lonely Planet: NZ's link to Le Quesnoy
Advice on planning a seven-day itinerary in Kerala, India and finding the best battlefield tours in France and Belgium.
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Top 5 crazy spa treatments
Heard the one about being buried in a sawdust pit to detox? Or wrapped in mojito cocktail mix or slathered in estuary mud? What about the Doctor fish that nibble your dead skin? These are just some of the weird and wacky spa treatments out there.
Flight check: Auckland to Nadi on Air Pacific
Pam Neville flies FJ410 from New Zealand to Fiji.
Flight check: Christchurch to Auckland on Air NZ
Winston Aldworth flies NZ522 from Canterbury to Auckland.
Ask Lonely Planet: The many influences of Vietnam
Advice on planning trips to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
Flight check: London Gatwick to Geneva on easyJet
Andrew Potter flies EZ8474 from England to Switzerland.
Things hosties hate about you
It used to be that being a flight attendant was regarded as one of the most glamorous jobs in the world. But gone are the days of the long and leisurely stopovers for cabin crew. Here are five pet peeves that will test your hostie’s smile.
Blog: On the wrong track
Do we know where we’re going to? Not always – but that’s half the point of travelling, writes Ewan McDonald.
Ask Lonely Planet: Journey down Tioga Pass
Advice on driving through Yosemite National Park to Death Valley and visiting Cathar fortresses in Portugal, Spain and France.
Top 5 scary travel experiences
Not one for tracking down experiences that cause stomach-lurching adrenalin rushes? It might be time to doing something that makes your heart leap.
Flight check: Hong Kong to Sydney on Qantas
Peter Malcouronne flies QF88 from China to Australia.
Five great things to do in NZ's far north
Before we lose daylight savings, a trip to the winterless north should be on your wishlist.
Top 5 things to do in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of those cities that leaves everyone who’s been there hankering to go back. But if you’re about to make your first appearance, here are five things you won’t want to miss.
Top five rooftop bars in Los Angeles
When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are five that should be on your to-do list.
Flight check: Hong Kong to Auckland on Air NZ
Andrew Koubaridis flies NZ0038 from China to New Zealand.
Top 5 Dubai destinations
There is more to see in Dubai than the world’s tallest building, largest shopping malls and indoor ski fields. Situated conveniently between New Zealand and Europe, Dubai makes an excellent stopover, but it’s also a cool destination in its own right.