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Cecilie Keenan finds a spider in the overhead baggage on her flight from Perth to Auckland and was told by the air hostess to kill it. / Dean Purcell

We've assembled a panel of beach experts who will wade through readers' submissions and sift them down to a shortlist

Rotorua makes the NY Times best destinations list. / Supplied by Rotorua tourism

Join the Herald's quest to find our Best Beach

Paraplegic Silice Karito's talks about his nightmare 48 hours in NZ after an airline lost his wheelchair. Credit: Nick Reed

Qantas show off the crew rest on the new longhaul Dreamliner 787-9. Video / Grant Bradley

Qantas will fly from Perth to London next March.

Air New Zealand is scrambling to find more aircraft after problems with Rolls-Royce engines on its Dreamliners forced flight cancellations and delays during the next four days.

David Katz from Omni Chicago Hotel on the best hot dog joints in the city.

Gabe Fries from Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago on the best pizza in the city.

Hawaiian airlines first plane is a 1929 Bellanca. President and Chief Executive Mark Dunkerley still flies the plane for staff and guests

Travel's Eveline Harvey took a flight to Waiheke Island's Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant with North Shore-based Heletranz, one of a number of great daytrip packages the company offers.

Come aboard United 777-300 and witness the rest areas for their crew.

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An unimpressed couple flying AirAsia capture video of the crew members on the flight moaning in the PA system. Source: Newsflare / Harryl1020

A showcase of winning entries from across Great Britain in the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.

New features have been revealed of the massive Symphony of the Seas cruise ship. / Royal Carribbean

Cut-throat competition between airlines flying transtasman has forced Emirates to axe its services from Auckland to Australia.. Video / Grant Bradley

Skiing can be weather-dependent, so it helps to stay near the fields. That way, you can leave calls about heading up the mountain to the last minute.

For information on Mt Ruapehu ski passes and deals, see: packagesmtruapehu.com

A quick tour of the coolest museum in Europe: planes and racing cars raced under the Red Bull insignia, plus some other crazy stuff. Video / Grant Bradley

Friendly locals, baby turtles and beautiful water make a stay on this Malaysian island truly special.

Visit toastmartinborough.co.nz/herald-on-Sunday to be in to win.

The 28-floor luxury Park Lane Hotel features a rooftop bar right in the heart of Hong Kong. Video / Grant Bradley

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For more information, see parklane.com.hk.

Jump aboard this train for a journey through some of the South Island's most remarkable landscapes.

One of New Zealand's most exclusive luxury lodges.

Sam Neill voices Pete the Kiwi in Air NZ's next promo. Source: Twitter / Air New Zealand

The Malcolm X director talks about why he loves New York City.

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