Shandelle Battersby checks into Mekong Charm Riverside, Luang Prabang, Laos.

Jane Jurgens flies aboard Air NZ's NZ289 from Auckland to Shanghai.

Anne-Marie de Bruin checks into Spicers Guesthouse, Hunter Valley.

Professional clown Fraser Hooper gives the low-down on his five favourite festivals.

Eli Orzessek checks into the Heritage Auckland.

Heather Ashcroft and her husband Chris Schulz run Brunch Box.

Sharon Martin flies Singapore Airlines flight SQ52 going from Singapore to Manchester.

Tracey Bond checks into Tropica Island Resort, Fiji.

Thomas Bywater flies from Dunedin to Auckland on Jetstar flight JQ284.

Courtney Whitaker flies Turkish Airlines flight TK402 from St Petersburg to Istanbul.

Holidays can teach us many things about other people and about ourselves.

Cruising around Chiang Mai for $200.

Matt Brown flies from Auckland to Guangzhou aboard China Southern's flight CZ336.

As told to Elisabeth Easther.

In wake of Turkish president Erdogan's Anzac comments, we have some advice for travellers.

Eli Orzessek answers your travel questions.

Adam Jackson is the frontman for 80sX, who perform live at Galatos on May 17.

David Haxton flies aboard Air Chathams going from Kāpiti to Auckland.

Stephanie Holmes checks into Arenal Manoa Hotel, in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Nicholas Jones flies aboard NZ105 from Auckland to Sydney.

Get in early and stay informed for the best deals, writes Tiana Templeman.

They'll be wild about the options in Tropical North Queensland, writes Eli Orzessek.

Enjoying Kuala Lumpur for $200.

Our ideas for easy last-minute Easter breaks.

River rafting, hot pools and trout abound in the middle of the North Island.

Eli Orzessek answers your travel questions.

Eric Crampton flies aboard Air New Zealand going from Auckland to Wellington.

For a campervan holiday, Eli Orzessek has six top tips.

The general manager of Waimangu Volcanic Valley talks to Elisabeth Easther.

Kay Foley flies aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH130 from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.