The actress relished an unexpected Florentine feast.

Elisabeth Easter talks to the sales manager of Europcar.

Anna Harrison flies AS97 from Washington State to Alaska.

Isobel Marriner gives the lowdown on sailing to a Pacific paradise.

Oliver Pelling flies UA1613 from Colorado to California.

For a bit of extra comfort during stopovers, consider purchasing an airport lounge pass.

Lauren Jones flies from the Garden City to the City of Sails.

There are many ways to safeguard luggage but they are all risky, writes Pamela Wade.

A weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday, by Tim Roxborogh.

Stephanie Holmes flies EK449 to the Middle East.

Ngahuia Piripi plays nurse Esther Samuels on Shortland Street.

Get the best value out of where you stay, writes Lauren Jones.

Make the most of three days of freedom before the long, cold winter ahead.

Andrew Stone enjoys the comforts aboard SQ286.

Shandelle Battersby flies NZ8095 to the Central North Island.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the Managing Director of Viva Expeditions.

Winston Aldworth flies LA801 to Australia.

The Australian comedian tells us about his most memorable holidays.

Emma Reynolds was a naive 23-year-old when she travelled to Colombia ... and she loved it.

I would happily choose spending time with family rather than partying somewhere else.

Maureen Marriner flies from Auckland to Napier aboard NZ5005.

Leila George tracks down New York City's best places to shop.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a family-friendly spot with great pool and spa facilities.

Helen van Berkel flies to the Chatham Islands with Air Chathams.

For every carrier skimping on legroom, another emerges with a swanked-up bar.

Oliver Pelling flies aboard Philippine Airlines PR721 from London to Manila.

A weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday, by Tim Roxborogh.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the director of MoaTrek and MoaTours.

Dean Buchanan checks in to Matamanoa Island Resort, Fiji.

Patrick Coyle flies Christchurch to Singapore aboard Singapore Airlines.