Vegan traveller Venetia Sherson sympathises with airlines trying to cater to increasingly fussy eaters.

Holidaymakers are being urged not to write post-quake Kaikoura off as a destination.

Venturing out of your comfort zone provides an experience that is yours alone, writes Tommy Walker.

Ellie Hutchinson flies Air New Zealand's NZ765 from Norfolk Island to Brisbane.

Fiona Fraser and her husband, Fat Freddy's Drop saxophonist Scott Towers, newly minted Hawke's Bay residents sample the offerings at Cape Kidnappers.

No matter how fancy our in-flight meals are, food always tastes bad at 34,000 feet. And for that you can blame aircraft design, safety and science

In our Macpac giveaway, Travel readers reveal their hints for short breaks.

Our online guru Eli Orzessek shares some cool tips on travelling to Norway. Plus we have reader feedback on gaining electronic travel visas for India.

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When he's not travelling the globe, Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon is based in Wanaka.

Ewan McDonald sails aboard the next big thing in cruising, which is due to arrive at a port near you this summer.

Elisabeth Easther finds country village living at its best in this Wairarapa town.

Stephanie Holmes flies JQ295 to one of New Zealand's most stunningly-situated airports.

Virgin Galactic has teamed up with US-based Boom Technology to develop the jet, which will be 10 per cent faster than the now defunct Concorde.

Courtney Whitaker finds the secret door that unlocks a feast of clandestine cocktails in a Marseille speakeasy.

From exploring art deco Miami and driving a classic car through California to a wine hike in Oregon, Rhiannon Edwards looks at great ways to see the United States.

Be prepared for medical emergencies when on the road, writes Jane Jeffries.

Our online guru Eli Orzessek grapples with India's complicated visa process.

Ingrid Hipkiss had a fabulous time on a girls' trip to Koh Samui, with her colleague Amanda Gillies.

A short four-hour flight from Kolkata, India and I'm in Hong Kong.

Canadian-born, New Zealand-based country music star Tami Neilson gives her guide to the best of America's Music City.

City shows off newcomers 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory as well as the old faithfuls, writes Margaret Scheikowski.

The folk tale of bootlegger George Smith is as delightful as his whisky, writes Paul Davies.

Max Bania flies from the UK to the USA to watch the All Blacks lose to Ireland.

It pays to be aware of cultural customs and sensitivities to avoid giving offence in foreign countries, writes Paul Rush.

The 'ruck, rock and rumble' mantra has certainly worked well in Singapore, writes Andrew Alderson.

Southeast Asia offers great Christmas choices, says online guru Eli Orzessek.

Stephanie Holmes suggests some destinations to run to if Donald Trump comes out victorious.

The founder of icandy.co.nz and author of children's book Who Said Kiwis Can't Fly? shares her travel memories.

Airlines charge more than ever for unsupervised minors to fly but passengers don't necessarily get more for their money.