Lauren Jones flies from Auckland to Christchurch with Air New Zealand.

Nicholas Jones gets an exclusive taste of Belgian hospitality.

Tony Potter flies NZ6 Auckland to Los Angeles.

Jude Dobson checks into the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa, in Dubai.

Bigger is certainly better when it comes to the Rocky Mountaineer, discovers Pamela Wade.

Cruising brings its own unique set of challenges - here's what you need to know.

Helping local communities benefit from tourism doesn't always have to be difficult.

Four hotels we absolutely loved this year.

Blackmore Farm's host serves piping hot pies with lashings of history, writes Anna Leask.

Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley stay at The Magazine Hotel, Budapest.

Kristin Edge flies aboard American Airlines AA2654, from Los Angeles to Toronto.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Arlo SoHo in New York City.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Drawn Out, a Seriously Funny Memoir by Tom Scott is on sale now.

There are 6000 Greek islands, some known more than others, writes Jane Jurgens.

Lauren Taylor samples some of Portugal's best.

Add these delicious destinations to your bucket list immediately.

Stephanie Holmes flies MH647 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Winston Aldworth flies aboard Fiji Airways FJ410, from Auckland to Nadi.

David Gear flies Jetstar JQ228 from Christchurch to Auckland.

'Take only photographs, leave only footprints' but how about our carbon footprint?

Tim Roxborogh tackles the famous river's bike trails with ease.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Jane Jurgens picks the best of the continent's fabulous trails.

Eveline Harvey gets a buzz from sightseeing by helicopter.

My Holiday: Trygve Wakenshaw

These hacks from people who fly regularly are guaranteed to make journeys a lot simpler.

Whether you're in Bali, Brussels or Barcelona, savvy thieves can spot a gullible tourist.

Fez Faanana is artistic director for Briefs from November 21.

South Africa has enough magical experiences to last a lifetime writes Tracey Bond.