Albania, ranked as the world's top destination to be visited in 2011 by Lonely Planet, has been growing in popularity with tourists for several years.

Advice on finding accommodation in Las Vegas and New York and avoiding hotspots on an overland journey between Mumbai and Damascus.

People thinking of getting away for a relaxing holiday at sea are being warned to take extra care following revelations of sexual assault on cruise ships.

Honeymoon flight the perfect opportunity to try out Air New Zealand's Skycouch innovation.

The international wine judge and Chair of the 2011 New World Wine Awards shares his travelling tips.

Thousands of happy food-lovers will fill Hyde Park North for the massive Sydney Food & Wine Fair.

More an exercise in global warming propaganda than anything else, really, though the photos of endangered beauty spots are certainly stunning.

In the last fifteen months I've taken only a soft-sided carry-on bag on three separate overseas trips.

Advice on a six-week European taster, the most-direct route to Ghana and which way round to do a Canada roadtrip.

One of the big challenges for air passengers is how to pick out your bag from all the others on the carousel.

The lush tropical surroundings of Dundee Park, Mission Beach will buzz with live music during this popular festival in North Queensland.

Viva's editor shares her travel tips.

Advice on tackling the epic 7865km Trans-Siberian route... and learning a little Mongolian.

Part of the reason for motorhomes' increasing popularity has to be the improved comfort.

The She's a Mod singer shares his travel tips.

Fearsome frights, mellow magic and wizardry wonders are all on offer at the annual "Fright at the Museum" Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This thoughtful little tome of short stories is perceptive and entertaining.

The co-founder and designer of fashion label MisteR shares her travel tips.

Australians are choosing to commute for Rugby World Cup weekends in New Zealand because of "greedy" hotel prices.

From tonight, visitors to Venice will find an unexpected charge on their hotel bills.

They are a familiar sight under the Eiffel Tower but police have vowed to crack down on illegal souvenir vendors.

The first time I travelled to Europe, long, long ago, about the only way to keep in touch with home was by surface mail, which took around a month.

The World Kitchen presenter and eating out editor of Viva shares her travel tips.

Only in Ireland could a half-forgotten route be named the Way of St Declan or the way of St Patrick's Cow.

Whether you like oysters or not, the annual Oyster Festival is a great time to visit the city of Galway on the west coast of Ireland.

When it comes to travel insurance there are pitfalls for the unwary.

Advice on travelling between Italy and Greece and volunteering in the Philippines.

Short term of validity leads to unnecessary hassles, costs and travel, writes Andrew Trigg.

Adventurous appetites will be driven to ecstasy by the myriad delights of Italian markets, writes Peter Bills.

The founder of fine stationery brand Rawlence and Horton shares his travel tips.