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![How to avoid a Mafia scam in Venice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How to avoid a Mafia scam in Venice
Simon Brandon gets caught in a ticket scam that lines the pockets of the Venetian Mafia
![Travel hits and misses: Paul Roper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Travel hits and misses: Paul Roper
See Paul Roper's work The Temple of Involuntary Thought as part of Artweek Auckland.
![Christian Cowan shares his secrets for stylish holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christian Cowan shares his secrets for stylish holidays
British fashion designer Christian Cowan shares his secrets for stylish holidays.
![Three for the kids: Adrenaline Junkies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three for the kids: Adrenaline Junkies
For the kids who need to burn off some energy, try one of these daredevil activities.
![Pete Evans favourite food from around the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pete Evans favourite food from around the world
Pete Evans counts down his favourite restaurants and food experiences around the world.
![What to expect on your first river cruise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What to expect on your first river cruise
Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney share insights from their debut river cruise.
![Flight check: Auckland to Noumea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flight check: Auckland to Noumea
Hamish Fletcher flies aboard Aircalin's flight SB411 from Auckland to Noumea.
![Five top cruise memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Five top cruise memories
My first cruise was aboard a remarkable, prestige ship: the Queen Mary 2.
![Room check: Pinnacle Holiday Lodge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Room check: Pinnacle Holiday Lodge
Peter de Graaf checks into the Pinnacle Holiday Lodge, Halls Gap, in Victoria.
![Falklands: Hello Stanley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Falklands: Hello Stanley
There is a corner of the South Atlantic that is for ever British, probably.
![Cruising the Mediterranean on a small ship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cruising the Mediterranean on a small ship
These small-ship holidays provide a fresh take on cruising the Mediterranean.
![Ask Away: Learn about your travel insurance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ask Away: Learn about your travel insurance
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.
![Room check: The Marktgasse Hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Room check: The Marktgasse Hotel
Eli Orzessek checks in to the Marktgasse Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland.
![Flight check: London Heathrow to Berlin Tegel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flight check: London Heathrow to Berlin Tegel
Winston Aldworth flies aboard BA986, London Heathrow to Berlin Tegel.
![Staying air-conditioned while in the air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Staying air-conditioned while in the air
Top tips for looking good while flying. Here are some of our favourites.
![The Michelin-star liners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The Michelin-star liners
Thomas Bywater looks at how the high seas fell in love with haute cuisine.
![Cruising: Sailing into the future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cruising: Sailing into the future
Upcoming trends for cruise passengers wanting new ways to explore the world.
![Flight check: Auckland to Los Angeles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flight check: Auckland to Los Angeles
Thomas Bywater flies aboard flight NZ2, from Auckland to Los Angeles.
![Room check: The Island Hideout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Room check: The Island Hideout
Zoe Macfarlane checks into one of Thailand's most sustainable properties.
![Ethical traveller: Be nice to Iceland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ethical traveller: Be nice to Iceland
Iceland has been stretched to capacity thanks to a recent tourism boom.
![Flight check: Auckland to Suva](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flight check: Auckland to Suva
Juliette Sivertsen flies Auckland to Suva on Fiji Airways' FJ430.
![Emerald Isle: Eight great Irish escapes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Emerald Isle: Eight great Irish escapes
Neil Hegarty selects the best 'green' breaks on the Emerald Isle.
![Travel hits and misses: Pru Morrall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Travel hits and misses: Pru Morrall
Pru Morrall of Good Girls Property Management in Christchurch.
![Indian Pacific: Train of thought](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Indian Pacific: Train of thought
Maureen Marriner takes a mindful journey on the Indian Pacific railway.
![Three for the kids: Cruise lines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three for the kids: Cruise lines
Try one of these kid-friendly cruise lines sailing New Zealand waters this summer.
![Modes of travel that delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Modes of travel that delight
Benny Castles and Andreas Mikellis on the destinations that inspire their style.
![Wellington: Way to go welly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington: Way to go welly
Take the kids to the capital, there's plenty to do, writes Alexia Santamaria.