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Weigh to go: Kids forced to pass weight test before seaside experience
Move has sparked controversy, with some saying it shames children.

Airline employee suspended after viral video shows them screaming at passengers
‘Everyone’s gonna shut up!’ the woman is filmed yelling as she points at passengers.

Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear
The 'depressed' bear is not in the mood for photos.

What to do if holidaying with new friends gives you anxiety
What to do when you start to dread the entire trip.

Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?

Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.

Will travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?
Weather has disrupted dozens of flights on two days this week; what can travellers claim?

How to see the best of Vietnam in under two weeks
From south to north, ensure you see the best of everything.

Got a layover in LA? Visit this hidden gem 15 minutes from LAX
This small city’s got sun, shopping, celebrities and beaches - arguably better than LA.

Christchurch woman answers Aussie family's urgent plea for help
Within an hour, one Kiwi had come to the rescue.

Man praised for refusing to give up seat for new bride
The traveller promptly rejected the husband's plea to swap for the 14-hour flight.

Best travel advice we've heard in 2024
Herald Travel share the top tips and tricks they've reported on this year.

Travellers stuck on planes as tornadoes head towards Chicago airport
Travellers were stuck on the tarmac while their phones received tornado warnings.

The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.

Should you use buy now, pay later for your holiday? Financial experts weigh in
Kiwis are increasingly travelling now and paying later. Is it a good idea?

Why a traveller's plate of fish in Japan went viral online
The person shared a 'huge mistake' travellers make regarding Japan.

Why a cup of tea prompted an American to sue JetBlue for $2.5m
A lawsuit claims the traveller has experienced 'mental anguish' since the flight.

Gen Z travellers claim supermarkets are the 'best' tourist activity
Need a hit of culture? Head to Costco or Pak'nSave suggest young travellers.

Welcome to your next boutique-style stay in Brisbane
Fancy a slow-paced weekend away in an iconic Queenslander with flawless cuisine to match?

The world's greatest patisserie opens in Paris - none of it edible
The year's most hotly anticipated event launches in Paris, and it's not the Olympics.

Watch: Woman rescued after drifting at sea for 37 hours off Japanese coast
She drifted 80km over 37 hours before finally being rescued.

Parenting tactic divides internet: Would you try it at the airport?
Some applauded the father while others said they would be 'fuming'.

Will NZ's best wellness retreat really transform me?
Can three days of nutritious meals and herbal tea really shift the dial?

Rotorua has a new spa. Here’s why it’s different to anything else in NZ
The luxurious spa is a new bucket-list item for Kiwis and international tourists alike.

'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo
The tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.

10 things I wish I’d known before visiting Fiji's famous Yasawa Islands
At least one of these has caught every traveller off guard.

Forget influencers, if you want an epic London experience, follow Winston Churchill
The man liked good food, a stiff drink, and swanky hotels. Need we say more?