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Shandelle Battersby stays at a historic Singapore icon.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the newly refurbished Fairmont Singapore.
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We've found the most fun way to explore the sights and sounds of Singapore.
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Shandelle Battersby looks at the best short breaks on your long haul
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Yes Brexit has been ugly but the UK still has plenty to offer the curious traveller.
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These are some of the best experience you can have off ship during a river cruise.
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These port stops might not be on your radar — but they are worth getting excited about.
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We've come up with some on-theme tipples to get you in the cruise mood.
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Shandelle Battersby shares what you need to know before your first cruise.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into Mekong Charm Riverside, Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Shandelle Battersby checks in to one of Bangkok's oldest hotels — The Atlanta Hotel.
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Shandelle Battersby flies Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui to Luang Prabang.
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Shandelle Battersby flies aboard NZ2 from Auckland to Los Angeles.
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A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.
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The monuments and memorials of DC can be seen in a new light after dark.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.
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In the Southern Californian heat, Shandelle Battersby finds much to like.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Heritage Collection Reef Resort, Great Lake Taupo.
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Shandelle Battersby flies Sounds Air S8802 from Wellington to Taupo.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Grande Colonial La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
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Aimee Shaw checks into the Sofitel Resort and Spa Fiji.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Heritage Collection Marlborough Vintners Hotel.
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Flying out of Honolulu to Long Beach, California from Auckland on Hawaiian Airlines.
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Shandelle Battersby reports from the snowface.
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Shandelle Battersby falls for the pleasures of chasing trout on Lake Taupo.
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Surfers have been answering the call for nearly 100 years.
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A Marlborough break includes historic heroes and a unique mail service.
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Shandelle Battersby has some tips for the Happiest Place on Earth.
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Shandelle Battersby flies aboard NZ8736 from Blenheim to Wellington.
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Shandelle Battersby has an uneasy time at an exhibition about nuclear warfare.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Residence Inn Anaheim Resort/Convention Center.
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Three great options for your time in the sun, from Shandelle Battersby.
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Gunfire and cowboys don't stop Shandelle Battersby reaching the canyon.
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Shandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand flight NZ295 from Apia to Auckland.
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Too much to choose from? Shandelle Battersby offers 10 stellar options.
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Shandelle Battersby books a seat on JQ257 for a last-minute trip to the capital.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into the Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger, Hawaii Island.
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Emirates embraces heritage wine, writes Shandelle Battersby
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Shandelle Battersby walks in the footsteps of the USA's Founding Fathers.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a one-bedroom Seaview Cottage, overlooking the harbour.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into Distinction Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre.
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Shandelle Battersby sees how the other half live during a luxury stay in the Wairarapa.
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Shandelle Battersby gets up close to some of our rarer creatures on Banks Peninsula.
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Shandelle Battersby does it hard and learns to love the seat + bag option.
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It's a great place to break your journey, as Shandelle Battersby discovers.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a near-new luxury resort near Waikiki Beach.
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Pleasure abounds at this Vanua Levu eco-resort, writes Shandelle Battersby.
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Today it's uber-cool but Portland had a seedy past, discovers Shandelle Battersby.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a Heritage Collection hotel on Taupo's lakefront.
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Global cuisines are going nowhere fast in Portland, writes Shandelle Battersby.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a family-friendly spot with great pool and spa facilities.
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Shandelle Battersby samples the cycle way from the Bay of Islands to the Hokianga Harbour.
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Shandelle Battersby flies NZ417 to the capital.
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Having fun in the Big Apple on a budget? It's easy, writes Shandelle Battersby.
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A hop over the ditch doesn't need to break the budget, writes Shandelle Battersby.
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Along with half of California, Shandelle Battersby hits the road for Sin City.
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Shandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
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COMMENT: Shandelle Battersby remembers how a famous NZ racing driver sparked her love of flying.
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Shandelle Battersby goes beer hunting northeast of Los Angeles.