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Introducing the hammock for your head
If you've ever been stuck in a middle or aisle seat trying to get some shut eye but have been constantly jolted awake by your chin hitting your chest this is for you.

Room check: Double Tree by Hilton, Fiji
Michelle Weir stays on a car-free private island where the noise of the ocean and people laughing are the only sounds to be heard.

Train check: Heathrow Express
Andrew Potter digs deep into his pockets for the ride from Heathrow to Paddington Station.

Ask Away: Tips for a good road trip
Travel received excellent tips on road trips from Melbourne to Adelaide from readers. Here's a selection of your best advice.

No more beersies in Bali?
A proposed booze ban in in Bali may put tourists at risk, critics warn.

Top 10 pro travel apps and tips
Michael Lamb reveals some of the top online apps and tricks the seasoned pros use to make travel easier.

I'd rather be in ... Hawaii
NZ Herald's Deputy Travel Editor, Stephanie Holmes, shares her travel dreams.

The best free things to do in NZ
A new Lonely Planet book has singled out some of the best things to do in New Zealand - and most of them won't cost you a cent.

10 most annoying habits of hotel guests
An Expedia survey has revealed holidaymakers' biggest bugbears with their fellow tourists.

Bar/fly: Palm Tree, London
Shandelle Battersby finds the Palm Tree a haven from London's summer sun.

Why we pack at the last minute
There's a reason we procrastinate before filling our suitcases ... and those under the age of 35 are likely to be the worst offenders.

Flight check: Air Chathams
Pamela Wade catches a twin-engine turboprop for a hop to the North Island's west coast.

Remove your towel - or get pinged for it
Italy cracks down on tourists who try to snag best beach spots by leaving towels out overnight.

Ask Away: Solo travellers have fun too
There's plenty of fun to be had while single at sea, writes online guru Eli Orzessek.

Air NZ soars - Jetstar dives in poll
Air NZ has been rated one of the world's top three carriers alongside Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

Lost in communication: British phrases translated
A new infographic has revealed some common phrases Britons utter ... and what they actually mean.

Wairarapa: Fast food on a leisurely weekend
Sara Bunny heads over the Rimutakas to indulge in some winter R&R.

I'd rather be in ... Brisbane
NZ Herald's Deputy Travel Editor, Stephanie Holmes, shares her travel dreams.

Chile: Insider tips for Santiago
Chilean-born Rod Vargas is the Latin American specialist for Tempo Holidays.

Travel hits and misses: Nic Watt
Chef Nic Watt fell in love with the Maldives but got shortchanged in Bali.

Travel hits and misses: Tali
I have written my latest single about the city of Berlin, because it is definitely one of my favourite places, Tali writes.

Flight check: Copenhagen to Dubai on Emirates
A handsome A380-800 (Why do I feel more secure getting on a big bird like this?).

Simon Calder: Simple steps for safety
Simon Calder has more great advice for taking care of yourself while travelling.

Three vibrant Pacific festivals
Want more from your island holiday than just fly 'n' flop? Stephanie Holmes finds some memorable music festivals.

Mfat urges Kiwis to be like E.T.
Why we should register our travel plans? Eveline Harvey asks Mfat's Lyndal Walker ...