OpinionWinston AldworthExcuse me, the plane's on fireIt's always a bit awkward, isn't it, that moment when the plane has landed and we all stand up at once to retrieve our bags from the overhead luggage.15 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelTrying to raise a travelling teen in a terrorised worldRandye Hoder found herself employing a dose of helicopter parenting earlier this year as her 18-year-old son headed to Europe for a well-deserved holiday.09 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionChris SchulzLet's steal VividSydney's buzzy festival has become a mess - but it would thrive in Auckland, writes Chris Schulz.09 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionStephanie HolmesShould we be charging for museum entry?Twenty-five dollars seems a hefty price for tourists to pay to access Auckland's War Memorial Museum, writes Stephanie Holmes.08 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelThe difference a decade makesTen years since her first major taste of international travel, Shandelle Battersby is back on the road.03 Aug 08:30 PM
TravelSimon Calder: Simple steps for safetySimon Calder has more great advice for taking care of yourself while travelling.03 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelParlez vous KiwiOur monolingualism limits our interactions when travelling, writes Winston Aldworth.01 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelIsland resort raffle winner revealed - sort ofTruth really is stranger than fiction when you're giving away a tropical paradise, writes Eveline Harvey.26 Jul 10:30 PM
TravelA singular ordealThe hell of 'table-for-one' could be why room service was invented, writes Kevin Pilley.26 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Video nastiesLike the videos or not, Air New Zealand has done it again.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEli OrzessekWhy I hate Air NZ safety videosThe airline's latest video offering has Eli Orzessek wondering whether the novelty idea's had its day.21 Jul 05:24 AM
TravelHow to travel with a baby'Isn't it hard to travel with a baby?' my friends ask. 'It's easier than staying home,' I reply.20 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionStephanie HolmesStephanie Holmes: Over-rated destinationsLast week's cover story on the most over-rated destinations on the planet certainly struck a nerve with readers.18 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelKevin Pilley: The call of the wildI get eco-tourism. Of course I do. But I'm not big on the wilderness stuff, writes Kevin Pilley.13 Jul 10:45 PM
TravelStunning temple, disrespectful touristsThe golden statue at Hainan Island, China, was built to represent peace and wisdom, but the selfie-takers showed the opposite.13 Jul 07:00 PM
OpinionStephanie HolmesStephanie Holmes: Home comfortsIf an overseas trip isn't an option, there's still plenty to see on our doorstep.11 Jul 07:00 PM
TravelSkybus responds to Jim EaglesSkybus responds to travel writer Jim Eagle's recent column about his experience using the service.06 Jul 01:46 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A terrible thingIt's no wonder airports and airplanes make such juicy targets for terrorists.04 Jul 07:00 PM
TravelJim Eagles: New SkyBus service is plain crazyCOMMENT: The SkyBus service is an efficient and reasonably-priced service, but there was an unpleasant surprise at the end of my latest trip.03 Jul 07:00 PM
TravelAsk Away: Transiting through LAX or IAH?<strong>Our online guru Eli Orzessek shares his travel tips with our readers</strong>30 Jun 03:50 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Bright side of BrexitIf you'd told me 18 months ago that Donald Trump would today be within cooee of the US presidency I'd have laughed.27 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionGraham Reid: Dead interestingThe other day an email arrived, and it wasn't another offer of subsequent riches from Nigeria.23 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Rest easyBy the time you're reading this, I'll be in New Orleans. Not meaning to brag, of course - but, hey, did I mention I'll be in New Orleans?20 Jun 09:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A bad lookAs a kid, I loved the observation deck at Auckland Airport. The chance to see a jumbo jet taking off was not to be missed - it still isn't.13 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Road worriersTourism rides highest on the big money that comes with high-value, unique experiences.06 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionPenny Lewis: You don't need to sit with meLife got a lot easier when our children were old enough to go to the toilet on planes without our help.06 Jun 01:00 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Looking aheadAnticipation is one of the great things about any journey.30 May 07:00 PM
OpinionVenetia Sherson: Uneasy ridersCOMMENT: As an older woman, my conversations with cab drivers are more likely to be related to the weather, politics and the All Blacks.29 May 10:00 PM
TravelTravel insurance tips from the expertThe Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens shares her best advice around travel insurance.25 May 12:30 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Plate expectationsCOMMENT: If we're going to have "T-plates" for tourist drivers, can I suggest a few more plates for drivers distinctive to New Zealand roads?23 May 07:00 PM
OpinionShould tourist drivers have to display a 'T-plate'?A group of Kiwis is throwing their support behind a campaign calling for tourists to drive with 'T-plates' on their rental cars. Is this a good idea? Have your say.19 May 03:20 AM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Swings and roundaboutsAn expedition through Dubai airport with my 20-month-old son delivered a revelation last year.17 May 12:14 AM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: Tourism at homeLast week I was lucky enough to attend our biggest, most important annual tourism showcase in one of our top destinations, Rotorua.16 May 07:00 PM
