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Secrets of the mile-high club
Those who have had sex on a plane are in an exclusive group, writes Winston Aldworth.

Ask Away: Driving through the states
What are some of the reasons to drive rather than fly through the United States?

China: A blooming great time in the City of Flowers
Aleney de Winter gets under the skin of Guanzhou.

Cruising: From sea level to sky-high in Hawaii
Andrew Louis get depressional on one of the highest volcanoes in the world.

Winston Aldworth: Why Air NZ needs to be led into the future
Winston Aldworth says its time for the national carrier to lead on leadership.

Cruise: Going on the Spectrum
Greg Fleming hops aboard Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, the Spectrum of the Seas

Echoes of MH17, warn Iran airspace advisors as airlines divert
Airlines flying over Iranian airspace have rerouted flights in echoes of MH17.

Tourist saves church from arson, as Notre Dame awaits salvation
Spotting two confessional boxes on fire the church was saved by a quick-acting tourist.

Sommarøy: Norwegian island votes to abolish time
For a town that never sleeps, the pace of life here seems refreshingly laid back.

Qantas overhauls frequent flyer programme
There are winners and loses as Qantas announced the biggest overhaul in three decades.

The unexpected perks of being in a middle seat
The unloved middle seat is not without its perks, of which it has two.

Destination dive: 747 arrives at underwater theme park
Towed out to sea and sunk, the 747 is seeing a new lease of life as an artificial reef.

Death of Venice: Why we're visiting Treviso instead
New York Times: Who in their right mind would willingly abandon Venice for Treviso?

Qantas overahauls Frequent Flyer programme
It could be easier for Qantas' 12 million members to use points for flights.

He Tangata: Helicopter pilot Riaan Botha
Elisabeth Easther talks to Riaan Botha, chief pilot with Heletranz

Tonga: Relaxation and adventure in paradise
Brianna Randall gets a taste for the adventurous life on Tonga.

Dr Seuss' Lorax tree stood, just as long as it could. . .
A hundred-year-old cypress tree and the inspiration the Lorax has been felled.

Ask Away: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Are any tours leaving New Zealand for this exciting event held at Sydney ANZ Stadium?

Backpackers cop backlash after slamming Australia
A tourist shared about her disappointing 47 days in Australia — Aussies weren't happy.

Puerto Rico: Lin-Manuel Miranda's toughest gig?
Is this latest travel-themed project his most difficult sell to date?

1000 Corgis can't be wrong: Dogs take over US beach
This fifth annual convention for Californian breeders is known locally as Corgi Con.

Morocco: Encounters with snakes, delicious food and amazing markets
Amanda Linnell gets taken for a ride in Marrakesh - and loves every minute of it

No pressure: Couple's novel proposal in coral minisub
A novel marriage proposal is a tricky thing to pull off, but this takes it to a new level.

Cowboy guides: 1 in 4 tourist operators fail DOC compliance
Tourism activities in Westland, Otago, Wakatipu and Fiordland were all checked.

Backpacker horror stories expose visa exploitation
Changes proposed to the Aussie working holiday visa programme in wake of horror stories.

How to make friends when travelling solo
New York Times: Travel on your own terms, at your own pace doesn't have to be lonely.

Qantas takes a leap flying Brisbane to Chicago direct
Qantas reveals direct flights from Brisbane to two new US cities.