Contrary to popular opinion, your feedback can make a difference.

Advice from travel experts can help take some stress out of your trip, whether at home or abroad.

Queenstown-based photographer Vaughan Brookfield knows a thing or two about embracing travel and capturing the moment.

Plan ahead, pack well and you are halfway there writes Michiko Hylands.

In response to our SoFloat competition, readers share their favourite relaxing holiday spots and cherished memories from those places.

Evie Farrell and her daughter have been travelling around the world since last February and have decided to extend their one year trip.

One of the great joys about January in New Zealand is that you can always grab a bottle and a picnic and find a deserted beach ...

We've scoured the continents to find the best spots for every week of the year.

The travel writer Colin Thubron tells John Preston what drives him to the world's most remote outposts.

Queues? What queues? Lorna Subritzky goes by rail to enjoy Tongariro National Park and salutes traffic jams as she passes through.

From quirky to luxury, half the fun is the surprises you find, writes Debra Bruno.

Grant Bradley flies upstairs aboard an Emirates A380 from Auckland to Sydney.

Beautiful Portobello has wildlife, great views and excellent coffee.

After a long year - and many miles - all of us here on the Travel team wish you a happy Christmas, a wonderful summer and the finest of new years. We've learned a lot in the past 12 months - here's a round-up.

Andrew Leeson takes in Lake Macquarie's idyllic setting and opts for a little adventure on the side.

Pamela Wade follows in Hillary Clinton's footsteps at a famous US hotel.

Tourists visiting Rio may soon have to pay just in case they're mugged.

Leighton Luke checks into Le Meridien, Nice, France.

Winston Aldworth checks into the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort on Denarau, Fiji.

New research from Cheapflights.co.nz found Kiwis looked for cleanliness, decent toilets and a good range of bars and restaurants in airports.

China fell in love with the 1997 blockbuster movie about the doomed ocean liner.

The airline's business class seats also received accolades in the list compiled by website AirlineRatings.com.

Eli Orzessek suggests caution around the border from Myanmar into Thailand.

With legroom at a premium and knee defender gadgets forcing the issue, experts have tackled the thorny question of whether it's ever ok to recline your seat on a flight.

The owner/designer of The Gentlemen's League luxury handbag collection shares his tips.

A growing number of travellers are seeking exposure to authentic local lifestyles, customs and culture when planning their trips.

My literary ancestor was a remarkable man, writes Ewan McDonald, after a pint or two.

NZ places where earthquakes or volcanic activity have changed the landscape forever.

Linda Lombardi savours oodles of noodles at museums devoted to Japanese obsession.

Jacinda Ardern gets a security wake up aboard NZ501 from Auckland to Christchurch.