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Cruising: Feast for the senses

After a hot, sweaty day of sightseeing in Italy, Carol Smith is more than happy to return to her floating hotel and enjoy a juicy burger.

Winston Aldworth: The colour of foreign money

The new Kiwi banknotes released by the Reserve Bank last week have brought a mixed response.

New Caledonia: Best of two worlds

Belinda Henley explores beyond Noumea and discovers a land of red earth and dramatic scenery.

Hero horsemanship on the Hungarian plains

Justine Tyerman meets Hungary's daring csikós and learns about the country's 'red gold'.

South Africa: Spotted in Africa

Cameras have replaced guns on safari in MalaMala.

Oman: Spirituality in the sands

Standing atop a sand dune silently contemplating the rising sun, Jim Eagles understands why these vast wastes are the cradle of the world's great religions.

How to elude the pickpockets

The professor of pickpocketry shares advice on how to keep your personal property safe on holiday, writes David Potts.

Bar/fly: Tokyo's best bars

In a big blaze of neon lights, Brett Atkinson discovers Tokyo's best watering holes.

Cruising: The Med's ports of pleasure

Make a plan before you leave ship and reap the rewards of your research, Pam Neville says. She shares some shore excursions from a recent Mediterranean cruise.

Port Fairy: Inside Victoria's oldest inn

If you are driving the Great Ocean Rd, stop at Merrijig Inn, says David Leggat.

Vienna: Airs above the ground

A rare woman rider tells Susan Buckland about the famed Lipizzaners.

Follow your nose for delicious fare

When in Tahiti do as the locals do, writes Suzanne McFadden.

Turkey: The best of Istanbul

This ancient city teems with magnificent architectural history, writes Nicola Lamb.

Bar/fly: Norfolk

Daniel Scott tramps along the Norfolk coast with the help of a flying Kiwi.

Switzerland on a budget

With a little planning and imagination, you can complete a Swiss tour without breaking the bank, writes Rosemarie North.

Flight check: Auckland to Vancouver on Air NZ

Winston Aldworth flies return between Auckland and Vancouver with Air NZ.

Turkey: The hotel's a bit of a hole

Turkish cave hotels will bring out the deep childish delight of your inner hobbit, writes Nicola Lamb.

NYC's top department stores

Shop up a storm at these Big Apple landmarks.