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First post-Erebus NZ-Antarctica flights unveiled
An Australian airline is offering the first sightseeing flights to Antarctica from New Zealand since the Mt Erebus disaster 33 years ago.
Ask Lonely Planet: Momma Bear can get mighty cross
Advice on seeing polar bears and grizzlies in the wild and taking a five-month cycling tour around Europe.
Cool rooms top holidaymakers' wishlists
Holidaymakers are more likely to get hot under the collar about heat in their rooms than about getting a good view or fine food, according to a poll.
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.
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.
Straight-friendly gay hotels
Can accommodation be all things to all people? Samuel Muston checks in to find out.
Ask Lonely Planet: Research eases on-road hassle
Advice on renting a car in Europe and travelling around South America as a solo female.
Tongariro volcanic alert maintained
The aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.
Ask Lonely Planet: Remote stop in mysterious land
Advice on taking an extended backpacking trip through South America and planning a family Christmas holiday in Europe.
Travel kit review: Nikon D3200
If you cut your coat according to your cloth, then package-holiday goers might expect to record their memories on a phone or compact camera.
Winston Aldworth: Send out the gals
Women are breaking the glass ceiling in the business sector, but it's still the suited men who are hogging the business trips.
Four of the best... volcanoes
New Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.
Ask Lonely Planet: Join the dots for independent river tour
Advice on flexible Danube and Rhine river tours and visiting a World War II grave site in Tunisia.
Air New Zealand cuts its domestic air fares
Air New Zealand is slashing its cheapest standard fares for major domestic routes from September 1.
What I pack: Duncan Loney
The executive chairman of NZ Bakels and judge of the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards shares his travelling tips.
Jim Eagles: A sound memory
Recordings of local music have become a favourite travel memento for former Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles.
Cheap travel deals locked in at last minute
More and more New Zealanders are holding on to their wallets until the last minute when booking holidays.
Four of the best... Auckland waterfront walks
Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?