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Yes, we’ve heard the smug 'carry-on-only' crowd but sometimes you have to check a bag.

The largest pilgrimage in history welcomes 2.5 million travellers and 200 NZers

The five-day Hajj is awe-inspiring for the faithful, and overwhelming too.

A world away: 'Abandon all sense of reality' on board this luxury cruise ship

The world of ultra-luxury cruising not only takes the cake, it takes the tiramisu.

Most travellers didn't know about this Wi-Fi scam, do you?

We all know about pickpockets but this complex scam is largely unknown, says tech company.

Cruising just got better: These 7 ships raise the bar with luxury restaurants onboard

Go beyond the buffet and take a look inside the most luxurious cruise ship restaurants.

8 things you can't miss out on while on a luxury cruise ship

From spa bliss to helicopter thrills: cruise experiences that exude luxury.

NZ or Australia? Global index reveals which country is best to live in

One country is a clear winner in this year's ranking.

Most NY-Paris flights take 8 hours. This one will take 90 minutes

The jet would fly five times faster than the speed of sound.

‘I’m flabbergasted’: Gross plane act goes viral

The video of the passenger quickly amassed 27 million views.

The country offering $149k to relocate to these beautiful islands

What's the catch?

This little-known travel law could catch out parents flying to the UK

Parents could be interrogated at the border if they don't have certain documents.

Horror-show snow queues in Aus forecast difficult winter holiday conditions

Predictions for a hot, dry winter, make gloomy forecasts for winter hols.

In Europe, historic churches are being turned into night clubs and hotels

Centuries-old churches now offer a different kind of service.

11 passengers hospitalised after using plane's emergency escape slides

A tyre allegedly burst, forcing the plane to abort takeoff.

Ski the Clubbies: The best small Kiwi ski fields

An expert's guide to NZ's smaller, lesser-known skifields.

You can now stay in a US fire lookout tower thanks to Airbnb

It's nine metres high, secluded in the forest and the views are phenomenal.

Recognise and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia with gallery curator, Tina Baum

A poignant First Peoples Art of Australia exhibition is coming to Auckland this July.

Awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast with kids

Bonus, parents will enjoy these family-friendly activities too.