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NZ beach named among the best in world
This beach has been named one of the best in the world, beating famous sandy spots in Australia, Brazil and beyond.

Rise of the world's B-List cities
London and New York are crowded, expensive, and overdone. Here's where to go for a unique experience.

Tips for a happy, healthy holiday
So your well-earned holiday is finally here - but before you pack your swim gear, magazines and camera, take a moment to think about your health.

Where to go in 2017
Get your passport ready - there's lots of ground to cover in the next 12 months.

Why you should fill out hotel survey cards
Contrary to popular opinion, your feedback can make a difference.

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

Kiwi photographer's holiday photo tips
Queenstown-based photographer Vaughan Brookfield knows a thing or two about embracing travel and capturing the moment.

How to travel light ... and stay chic
Plan ahead, pack well and you are halfway there writes Michiko Hylands.

Summer holidays: World famous in NZ
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 ...

The best destinations for 2017
We've scoured the continents to find the best spots for every week of the year.

Colin Thubron: 'Travel has always been a kind of addiction for me'
The travel writer Colin Thubron tells John Preston what drives him to the world's most remote outposts.

Want to travel the world for free?
Fancy a new challenge for the new year? Aged 18 to 30? How about a free overseas trip?

Northern Explorer: Train takes the strain
Queues? What queues? Lorna Subritzky goes by rail to enjoy Tongariro National Park and salutes traffic jams as she passes through.

Airbnb - the do's and do nots
From quirky to luxury, half the fun is the surprises you find, writes Debra Bruno.

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

The Peninsula New York
Pamela Wade follows in Hillary Clinton's footsteps at a famous US hotel.

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

Hard luggage vs soft luggage
Most of the latest and greatest bags are hard-sided, which suggests a change in the air - and on the ground.

Flight Check: Guangzhou to New Delhi
Mark Garrison flies aboard China Southern Airlines' CZ 3027 going from Guangzhou to New Delhi.

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

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

$608 to 'sink' in a replica Titanic
China fell in love with the 1997 blockbuster movie about the doomed ocean liner.

Air NZ seats ranked best in the sky
The airline's business class seats also received accolades in the list compiled by website AirlineRatings.com.

A high-risk Asian border
Eli Orzessek suggests caution around the border from Myanmar into Thailand.

To recline or not to recline?
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.

Travel Insider: New York City
The owner/designer of The Gentlemen's League luxury handbag collection shares his tips.