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Reality bites on television trail
New Zealand's best produce is world class and a first-rate reason to travel, writes Nadia Lim.

How far will a concierge go?
Hotel concierges handle the most outlandish guest requests. John O'Ceallaigh shares some (barking) stories.

Flight check: Auckland to Brisbane on Qantas
Nina Fowler flies business class from New Zealand to Australia.

The graffiti wall of China
Not content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.

My holidays: David Shearer
The Mt Albert MP and Labour Spokesman for Foreign Affairs and Energy shares his travel memories.

Nic Hamilton: Death from above
An in-flight medical emergency, with no doctors on board, is a terrifying experience writes Nic Hamilton.

Winston Aldworth: Key's regional winner over Air NZ prices
Amid the scandals of the past couple of weeks, John Key played one move that ought to have - in a normal, non-Whale Oiled news cycle - won the campaigning Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism some good press.

Cruising: See food - don't eat it all
With islands of haute cuisine, the Celebrity Solstice can be scary for the diet-conscious, writes Rod Pascoe.

Five cigar bars at sea
If you're never more chuffed than with a cigar in hand, here's where you can puff at sea, writes Megan Singleton.

Knee Defender or knee jerks? The gadget that has sparked mid-flight fury
It's the gadget that has sparked mid-flight fury and resulted in two passengers being turfed off a plane. So is it good flight etiquette?

Yvonne van Dongen: Spew reasons to go off the beaten track
Projectile vomits aside, a weak constitution does have its upside, as Yvonne van Dongen explains.

Five tips for your first cruise
Bright bikinis and black-tie outfits will take you from poolside to cocktail hour in style, says Carol Smith.

Winston Aldworth: Paying for the privilege of arriving on time
A Dutch rail company has found a novel way to make money from travellers worried about missing flights.

Room Check: Hilton, Surfers Paradise
Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

Flight check: Auckland to LA
Winston Aldworth flies NZ2 from New Zealand to the west coast of the USA.

Five things to do in Noumea
Immerse yourself in French culture for a slice of the price, says Megan Singleton.

Derek Cheng: Chasing the high
When he's not interviewing politicians, Derek Cheng spends his time travelling the world cheaply and rock climbing.

Soar over clouds in Wanaka
On a scenic flight in the south, Elizabeth Carlson gets into the pilot's seat.

Winston Aldworth: Easy call when you're on the road
You'd be a mug not to use your smartphone while travelling, writes Winston Aldworth.

Room check: Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan
Winston Aldworth stays in a Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan in Waipara.

Kia ora: New Plymouth
Named for Plymouth in England, where many of the early colonial settlers came from. Taranaki is Maori for shining mountain.

Fiji: Say 'thanks' with a helping hand
Villagers and visitors on Fiji's outer islands share mutual benefits, writes Peter de Graaf.

Embrace the ridiculous
When travelling it's best to throw yourself in amongst things and enjoy the ride.

Bar/fly: Little A'Le'Inn, Rachel, Nevada
Unidentified patrons sip and stare into space, waiting for a signal from the mother ship as Kevin Pilley flies into Rachel.

Flight check: Auckland to Santiago on LAN
Alanah Eriksen flies LA800 from New Zealand to Chile.