An increasing number of books cater for every traveller's needs, writes Jim Eagles.

The scene of tropical holiday bliss is picture-perfect and, incredibly, it's real, writes Graham Reid.

In addition to iris-scans, Schiphol is piloting another scanning system that is aimed at speeding up the process of checking a passenger's belongings.

I wish I could remember the name of the place so I could recommend it - but then again, maybe it's best I can't.

Seven Stans: to get from Sydney to London, you quite often have to get past at least one of them.

If you're camping over the peak summer period, book in advance as the more popular beach and lakeside campgrounds fill quickly.

One of the best things about going overseas - for me anyway - is the chance to try different foods.

What are the secret sanctuaries you feel embody the magic of New Zealand?

Reporter Tony Wall joins travellers to America to test the uneasy atmosphere.

In the second of our two-part series, Lonely Planet's Tony Wheeler explains how to reduce travel risks.

Food critic and author Richard Ehrlich dispatched his expert panel to seek out top watering-holes on several continents.