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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.

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.

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.

Winston Aldworth: Browser beware
The British Office of Fair Trade has rumbled some of the biggest online travel companies and hotel chains for price fixing.

Three of the best... natural hot pools
We love finding ourselves in hot water, at least hot water of the literal sort. Cold air, hot springs - nature we dig you.

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.