Travellers and online customers are likely to end up paying more for their purchases if they opt to pay in NZ dollars.

Rating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.

Air NZ says it is checking its fleet of Boeing 737-300s following the explosive decompression of a Southwest Airlines plane in the US last weekend.

Finding a cheap place to stay was part if the fun, says Rhys Davies.

I've always felt that food was one of the great reasons to travel. But you'd have to say that until relatively recently it wasn't top of the list of reasons for visiting the South Pacific.

South Australia's Copper Coast was once home to thousands of Cornish miners and this heritage is remembered during Kernewek Lowender.

I am not usually enamoured by technology but I did feel my heart go a-flutter on several occasions, when holding the sexy Samsung Galaxy S.

Actress Michelle Ang shares her travel tips.

India, Iran, Canada and Kenya are just some of the countries represented at the Rainforest World Music Festival, which takes place in the heart of the lush Borneo jungle.

Advice on spending three weeks in Italy and international duty-free restrictions.

If you've flown Air New Zealand and found yourself on the new Airbus A320, you'll have had the chance to use your mobile at 5000m, or to listen to your neighbour doing important business by phone.

Mexico City is notorious for its kidnappings, muggings and other criminal activities so why would a young Australian author choose to live there?

Established in 1947, the Holland Festival is a trendsetting international performing arts festival.

The Go Girls actress shares her travel tips.

The shadow of earthquake and recession may still be hanging darkly over the land but that seems only to have spurred Kiwis to fly further and to more exotic locations when they go on holiday.

I really don't like wearing moneybelts. Yes, I know there are some very skilful pickpockets out there, but the money belts I've tried always feel uncomfortable and are often embarrassing to make a withdrawal from.

Supporting tourism in Canterbury will help Christchurch get through bad times.

Stretch out the last days of summer exploring a lesser-known but equally memorable beach.

Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.

A fantastic companion for a trip around New Zealand, offering fascinating insights as to why the passing countryside looks the way it does and how some of the more remarkable tourist attractions came into being.

The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist shares his travelling tips.

A major upgrade at Pukaha Mount Bruce, the National Wildlife Centre, allows visitors to see behind the scenes of the centre's successful kiwi breeding programme.

So passengers are going to be able to make mobile phone calls on domestic flights on Air New Zealand's new A320s. Fantastic. Hurrah. Yippee. Not.

Albuquerque's National Institute of Flamenco preserves and promotes the artistry, history and culture of flamenco and fulfils an educational role through its National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts.

Mum was right: smoking is a filthy habit. But there's no need for it to be a dirty habit too, particularly when travelling.