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What I pack: Patricia Wright

The opera singer shares her travelling tips.

Air NZ finalising its Dreamliner cabin configuration

Boeing has reached a milestone in building the stretched version of the Dreamliner which Air New Zealand will be the first airline in the world to fly.

Winston Aldworth: A big, little slogan

'No passport required' is true enough, though the overall message of Auckland's new campaign slogan seems dusty to me.

Dollar goes further for US travel

The strong Kiwi dollar has delivered a windfall for New Zealanders travelling to the United States.

Travelling on Caribbean time

Advice on island-hopping in the Caribbean and suggestions about where to spend a three-week break in Asia during the rainy season.

Auckland to Wairarapa: Drive south

Ewan McDonald spends six days on the road, and has an unlucky break.

What I Pack: Laura Hill

The actress shares her travelling tips.

Winston Aldworth: The capital curse

If you've made a few landings at Wellington Airport, there's a decent chance you've experienced at least one hairy approach.

Ask Lonely Planet: Mystical scene worth the spend

Advice on getting the best out of Vietnam's beautiful Halong Bay and cost-effective solutions for staying connected while travelling.

My holidays: Alex Ellis and Phil Ormsby

The theatre producers share their holiday memories.

Greek island playground mirrors country's rich-poor divide

On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim - one free pleasure still available to all.

Ask Lonely Planet: Glorious calm after conflict

Advice on honeymooning in Sri Lanka and seeing the Galapagos Islands on a budget.

Travel book: <I>Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography</I>

In his 30 years or so as a travel photographer, Richard L'Anson has been everywhere, seen it all and got the shot to prove it.

Greece: Warnings more myth than truth

The Independent's Simon Calder finds beautiful Mediterranean views are going begging as tourists avoid Greece during its summer of discontent.

My holidays: Martyn Wood

The actor shares his holiday memories.

Three of the best... wild west coast beaches

We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.

Ask Lonely Planet: Desert scene worth a detour

Advice on taking a 60th birthday trip to see some American highlights and travelling between the Malaysian islands of Redang and the Perhentian group.

What I pack: Scott Wilson

The presenter of Travel Channel's 'Departures' shares his travelling tips.