Susan Buckland boards a freighter, bound for hauntingly beautiful islands where ancient man-size stone tiki guard moody, lush valleys.

Veteran mountaineer Graeme Dingle shares his travel tips.

Megan Singleton samples the gaudy magnificence of Villa Versace.

At their own pace, with many a pit stop on the way, Jim Eagles and his wife, get lost, literally, in the loveliness of southwest France.

Take the train for a Rocky Mountain high.

Treat yourself to a day in the shade, as Lonely Planet says 2010 is going to be a stellar year.

Tips on sightseeing around Mexico and Nice from the experts at Lonely Planet.

The CEO of Vector Arena shares his travelling tips.

Travel advice from the experts at Lonely Planet.

The right in-flight toiletries can make a long-haul flight much more comfortable, says Janetta Mackay.

Runner and author Lisa Tamati shares her best travelling tips.

Tips and advice from the travel experts.

Victoria Bartle hunts out some of the best current travel deals.

It pays to check the baggage allowances on all your connecting flights to avoid any unpleasant surprises, says Jim Eagles.

Twenty-sevennames designer Anjali Stewart shares her travelling tips.

Tim Brown hits back at the "conniving, tightfisted Wallys" who have dossed at his home over the years.

The travel gurus at Lonely Planet dish out advice on visiting the UK and Europe.

Tips and tricks from the travel experts.

Jacqueline Smith discovers a treasure trove of antiques and knick-knacks.

Make the most of a trip to the Middle East.

A three minute trip between the international and domestic terminals at Auckland Airport costs $30.

Advice on keeping kids entertained in Fiji and experiencing Thai cuisine firsthand.

Pack the face paint for the Bledisloe Cup in Tokyo.

New Zealand's best-ever skier, Claudia Riegler, chooses her favourite ski resorts around the world.