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Has travel lost its way? New doco delivers tourism its 'Inconvenient Truth'
The Last Tourist is a film that hopes to change the way you travel.

In search of an authentic Hawaiian holiday
Ditch the fake leis and experiences real Hawaii with the locals.

Thought French Polynesia was just for canoodling newly weds? Think again.
From waterfalls to whiprays, paradise contains multitudes.

Heathrow Airport prepares for delays during Easter holidays due to strikes
Expect long queues and long waits at this popular airport.

Why Gen Z and Millennial Kiwis are jumping on this new style of travel
As airfares soar, young Kiwis are looking elsewhere to get their wanderlust fix.

Look, no pilot! Autonomous planes could arrive in NZ sooner than expected
Pilot-free planes is a technology that the NZ CAA says is already on their radar.

Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.

New doco lifts lid on the ugly side of international tourism
G Adventures' Bruce Poon Tip discusses new documentary the Last Tourist. Video / NZ Herald

Widow distraught at 'uncaring' air points rule after husband dies
A Queensland grandmother discovered she lost all her Qantas Frequent Flyer points.

Why the Island Hills Station walking track is your next backcountry adventure
Whether two legs or four, this historic high country station welcomes walkers.

From your five-star hotel to the favela. Are slum tours ever ethical?
Paying for tours to impoverished areas: doing so mindfully is critical.

Kiwi passenger awarded $13k after Emirates business class seat complaint
Man claimed a business class ticket from Auckland to London did not match the reality.

10 most expensive holiday spots in Mediterranean revealed
Beauty doesn't come for free in these 10 locations.

Airport shocked to find giant African land snails in passenger's luggage
The man transporting the snails said they were to be eaten.

Dramatic rescue of 30 campers trapped by Arizona flash floods
Tourists visiting the waterfalls instead went through harrowing flood evacuations.

Moped bans and online morality: Bali publishes six rules for returning tourists
Bali's authorities say tourists have been returning with some less than welcome habits.

Passenger sends debt collectors to London airport for flight refunds
A UK court sent bailiffs to collect outstanding refunds from the Hungarian airline.

Imagine a job where your work mates are dolphins
Vanessa McKay is the captain of Carino Wildlife Cruises in the Bay of Islands.

Bean there, done that: Would you travel to Colombia for a latte?
Coffee lovers listen up, Colombia is your dream destination.

What it's like to cycle the colourful Queenstown Trail in Autumn
Looking for a transitional activity for the changing seasons? This is it.

London Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter
It's the latest in mass UK strikes and will cause chaos over busy Easter travel period.

Hollywood hot spots: Famous TV and film spots found on Airbnb
If the Oscars had you excited, these might be the holiday stays for you.

Outrage as Greek historian left 'unconscious and bleeding' in Athens street
The historian, from the island of Mykonos, was left for dead in 'mafia style' attack.

Disgraced Silicon Valley Bank CEO escapes to luxurious Hawaiian home
The former bank boss wasted no time jetting to his multimillion-dollar home in Hawaii.

Airline's Covid credit scheme torn apart by consumer advocacy group
Qantas has "let customers down time and time again".

Dublin pubs and police at odds over St Patrick’s Day dry zone
Pubs and liquor stores are asked to not to open before St Patrick's curfew.

This little-known town was just crowned the best in Australia
Step aside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The 'Oscars' of international airports award best in show
Sick of losing your luggage? Here's your next layover spot.

Travelling to Cairns? Check into this central gem
Just a hop from the esplanade is Crystalbrook Flynn in central Cairns.