Solo travellers can get a lot from tours, says Eli Orzessek.

Shandelle Battersby flies HA446 across the Pacific.

Graham Reid explores the cliff-top home of Sweden's greatest sculptor.

Paco Erhard brings his 5-Step Guide to Being German to the Herald Theatre.

No passenger wants to sit next to an annoying child; this dad has found a solution.

Jordan Bond skis two of Park City's fabled resorts - Deer Valley and Park City Mountain.

Travellers have several options to alleviate and prevent altitude sickness.

Sean Gillespie flies Air New Zealand flight NZ8172, from Gisborne to Auckland.

Aimee Shaw flies from New Delhi to Amritsar on Air India's AI114 flight.

Zoe Walker flies Qatar Airways, from Auckland to Doha Hamad.

From LA to Philadelphia, these are quirkiest, grungiest and most interesting spots.

If you want to get away from the hordes, try one of these off-the-radar hot spots.

Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney check into one of NZ's best-known hotels.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an Outrigger property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Eli Orzessek looks at the topical subject of overbooking.

Zoe Lyons performs at Q Theatre, Queen St from tonight until Saturday.

Lindy Laird cruises aboard the Azamara Journey from Singapore to Sydney.

Chris Aldworth flies aboard Emirates EK141 from Dubai to Madrid.

Rotorua do a great balance of adrenaline while incorporating the cultural aspects..

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

A travel agent can help you plan a full itinerary, says Eli Orzessek.

I don't know if I've ever had a worst holiday experience.

COMMENT: "So what's New Zealand like, very beautiful?"

Stephanie Holmes flies FJ413 from Fiji.

Elisabeth Easther speaks to the Auckland co-ordinator of Experiencing Marine Reserves.

The stress of travel is enough to make you wonder if the getaway is worth it.

Applying for a visa for Vietnam can be quite confusing, unless you know where to look.

I can't stand inactivity - lying on a beach or milling with tourists.

Winston Aldworth flies aboard United's UA1835 from Nashville to San Francisco.

Peter de Graaf enjoys home-brewed bush beer in coconut cups.