Eli Orzessek rides the wild dunes and finds adventures in the water.

Maureen Marriner's mum gamely embraces life on board.

Shandelle Battersby flies HA446 to Hawaii.

Meet a greeter and get a local's introduction to a city, writes Christina Campbell.

Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.

Tess Nichol enters the cave and descends into the belly of a giant fluorescent jellyfish.

Oliver Pelling flies UA1613 from Colorado to California.

For a bit of extra comfort during stopovers, consider purchasing an airport lounge pass.

It may be small and far away but Sri Lanka ticks all the travellers' boxes.

Winston Aldworth gets a glimpse into the head and heart of The King.

Lynley Bilby immerses herself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

A traditionally European delicacy thrives in WA, writes Maureen Dettre.

Pedalling around Paris delights Stephanie Holmes.

Stephanie Holmes enjoys a Fijian resort so exclusive Customs doesn't know it.

London's watery byways are worth leisurely exploration, writes Max Bania.

A restaurant that claims to be a 'farm-to-table' pioneer shows exactly how it's done.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.

Andrew Stone enjoys the comforts aboard SQ286.

A weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday, by Tim Roxborogh.

Emma Reynolds was a naive 23-year-old when she travelled to Colombia ... and she loved it.

Michael Wayne struggles his way to the remote beach where James Cook met his death.

Luke Costin meanders over farmland, tidy rows of grapevines.

Zoe Walker checks into a buzz-worthy new establishment, housed in a former bank.

Leila George tracks down New York City's best places to shop.

Maureen Dettre escapes to riverside luxury in Western Australia.

In Meribel, there's no shoe like a snowshoe, writes Peter Thompson.

The fast, the slow and the full stop enthrall Neil Lancefield.

The running of a marathon disrupts the scenic start of a Mediterranean odyssey.

Many places are remarkable but the politics rule out total relaxation.

Peter de Graaf stays adjacent to some of the best beaches on Aitutaki.