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Cost of fighting fog delays
![In 2016, travellers using Christchurch Airport endured a total of 50 fog-affected days.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/8/r/o/i/1/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jqync.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
After another morning of airline fog delays, what's the answer - and how much will it cost?
Passenger hit with wine bottle
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A Delta Air Lines flight attendant assaulted a 23-year-old passenger with a wine bottle when he tried to open an exit door an hour into the flight.
What's on North Island only
![Wonder at the North Island's geothermal activity, such as that at Waimangu Volcanic Valley's Frying Pan Lake.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/8/7/n/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k88za.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
The South Island steals a lot of the limelight but the North Island has plenty of gems.
Hot spot of the week: France
![Tour de France: Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/8/a/a/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k7jrw.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.
Travelling life of Melanie C
![Melanie C says her ideal holiday would be on a beach somewhere warm.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/9/m/v/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k89iw.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
She travelled the world with the Spice Girls, but what were her favourite places?
550 forget to renew passports
![Some 10 per cent of Air NZ customers enter their passport number incorrectly during the online check-in process.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/9/f/n/o/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k9f3d.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
About 550 Kiwis turn up to the airport with an expired passport each month, Air NZ says.
Truth behind perfect photos
![Kyle Mulinder, aka Bare Kiwi, doesn't mind admitting that he didn't actually sleep on this beach in the Abel Tasman but ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/9/e/4/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k97mo.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
For every awe-inspiring shot at Roys Peak there is a queue of cars and a ruined track, says blogger.
Travel about speed, not size
![Boom estimates it would take just under seven hours to fly from Sydney to LA](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/j/8/e/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k9fyx.108gna.png/1499486211817.jpg)
Richard Branson tells Boeing and Airbus to get out of the slow lane, "it's all about supersonic".
Grand tour of Italy
Need help with an Italy itinerary? Email travel@stuff.co.nz and we'll get you an answer.
North Island as good as South
![Wonder at the North Island's geothermal activity, such as that at Waimangu Volcanic Valley's Frying Pan Lake.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/8/7/n/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k88za.png/1499401633836.jpg)
The South Island steals a lot of the limelight when it comes to tourist attractions. But the North Island has plenty of gems.
Lost Kiwi hotspots: Elephant Rock
A rock star of the North Taranaki coastline stunned locals when it did a disappearing act.
![Kyle Mulinder, aka Bare Kiwi, doesn't mind admitting that he didn't actually sleep on this beach in the Abel Tasman but ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/9/e/4/s/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.1k97mo.png/1499393003599.jpg)
Truth behind those perfect photos
For every awe-inspiring shot at Roys Peak there is a queue of cars and a ruined track, says blogger.
On yer bike
![Working hard at a vineyard in Emerald, Australia.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/l/o/5/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k6mgb.png/1499137478946.jpg)
The heart of the Queensland central highlands is Emerald, home to one of the world's largest sapphire fields and more recently a coal mining boom.
NZ snubbed, Sydney shines
Don't despair NZ, if you want a holiday apparently Sydney is the second best place in the world to go.
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Cosy Winter getaways in Aus
It's really cold out. So why not hop across the ditch to warm up and get away from it all?
Why celebrities love this island paradise
![Turtle Island has been the location for several movies and television series, including the 1980 film Blue Lagoon and ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/l/o/1/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k6lyz.png/1499125969225.jpg)
Stars choose it for honeymoons and private getaways. But what makes this island in Fiji so special?
The real Fiji
There was not a sandy beach in sight - and it was majestic.
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Pippa's private island honeymoon
After a lavish wedding, the newlyweds are off to a private island in French Polynesia, once owned by a famous actor.
Most luxurious cruise ship ever built?
![Grandeur on a grand scale is what the Seven Seas Explorer is all about.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/o/y/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k3kmv.png/1498706383490.jpg)
It's a big call in the top end of the cruising market - so how does Regent's Seven Seas Explorer live up to its billing?
Record levies lead to record payout
The Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy Fund is expecting to disburse a record sum to local beneficiaries later this week.
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Ritzy cruise line to launch
Who says hotel companies can't dabble in cruising, too?
Nicaragua: Strong history and traditions
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Jill Worrall visits some Nicaraguan cities and find them steeped in colour and culture.
Luxury hotels arrive in Cuba
Despite fears Trump may hurt tourism boom, towering cranes dot the Havana skyline.
Shocks for visitors to Dubai
![Dubai at night is spectacular. It's the biggest, the best and the most expensive of everything. Or is it?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/l/n/o/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jz589.png/1498188002939.jpg)
It's the biggest, the best and the most expensive of everything. Or is it? 20 things that will surprise first time visitors to Dubai.
Gritty and creative: Alternative Dubai
Edgy art, indie designers and an emerging food scene: it isn't all about the glitz and glam.
Grand tour of Italy
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Sunset view of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/2/2/z/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k62ht.png/1499053775697.jpg)
Need help with an Italy itinerary? Email travel@stuff.co.nz and we'll get you an answer.
Hot spot of the week: France
Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.
Secret tunnels postal workers used
![Deep below the streets, workers once carried the lifeblood of London under the shroud of darkness.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/8/e/h/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jymyv.png/1499302351282.jpg)
Deep below the streets, workers once carried the lifeblood of London under the shroud of darkness.
World's first 'treehouse crane'
Naked on all fours, I felt I was starring in a low budget comedy. I grabbed the towel from the tree-branch shelf above and scurried out.
Vegas gets $1.4m hotel rooms
![A view of one the Richmond Penthouse suites which you can only stay in with a minimum casino buy-in of NZD$1.4m.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/b/7/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k49wr.png/1498782181700.jpg)
They're arguably the most expensive hotel rooms in the world, penthouse suites for those raising the stakes.
Total solar eclipse in US: A guide
Plan your US trip around the greatest free cosmic show on Earth. If you're quick you could even watch it from underwater.
In the 'iceberg capital of the world'
![A giant iceberg passes Little Harbour in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/8/i/a/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k8idp.png/1499304140915.jpg)
A house is dwarfed by an enormous iceberg as it passes through 'iceberg alley' in Canada.
Resort run on water power
A luxury hotel concept in Canada proposes a "micro-climate" resort run entirely on hydro power.
Insider tip: Phuket
![Visit the colourful Wat Chalong temple for a culture fix.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/f/h/c/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k6fc3.png/1499116857126.jpg)
With spectacular coastlines, bustling markets and fascinating culture, Phuket amazed me endlessly.
Watch: Floods swamp tourist attraction
Swathes of south China underwater after severe flooding, including the famous Orange Isle.
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We go to NZ-made underwater eatery
NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.
We go to NZ-made underwater eatery
![It's slightly distracting in this restaurant.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/9/4/n/z/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k94t8.png/1499386065201.jpg)
NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.
Most luxurious cruise ship ever built?
It's a big call in the top end of the cruising market - so how does Regent's Seven Seas Explorer live up to its billing?
Top places to see for free
![Britain plundered all manner of items from the around the world. Many of them are now at the British Museum in London.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/2/u/f/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k256j.png/1498623716086.jpg)
You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are 10 places you'll never regret visiting that won't cost you a dime.
Travel: Secret ways of saving money
Hidden charges can take a chunk out of your travel budget, so it's best to think ahead
We go to NZ-made underwater eatery
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NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.
NZ snubbed, Sydney shines
Don't despair NZ, if you want a holiday apparently Sydney is the second best place in the world to go.
![The Hurawalhi Island Resort's underwater restaurant. You'll need deep pockets to eat here.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/x/e/w/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.1k3cnk.png/1498873412907.jpg)
Kiwis make huge undersea eatery
Built in Taranaki, world's biggest underwater restaurant lets you watch fish swim while savouring their cooked relatives.
NZ's 100 best restaurants
![A dish from Christchurch's Gatherings restaurant, one which is in the vanguard of making plants the centrepiece of the menu.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/8/j/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k29uy.png/1499237011131.jpg)
Kiwis are flocking to casual restaurants with homegrown produce. In 2017, there are more top eateries than ever.
Kiwis make huge undersea eatery
Built in Taranaki, world's biggest underwater restaurant lets you watch fish swim while savouring their cooked relatives.
![Slurp ramen with the locals at Chuka Soba Inoue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/k/5/e/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.1k6ikn.png/1499123712052.jpg)
A foodie’s guide to Tokyo
I created a master list of places to visit. But like most things in Tokyo, it didn't go to plan.
Mountain biking for beginners
![I photograph the views and take a drama queen selfie.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/6/g/h/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k6h6c.png/1499121994082.jpg)
The views are amazing but I think I might die. They said Marlborough's Link Track was for beginners.
Welly lads take on Mongol Rally
They're preparing to race 20,000km in "highly inappropriate cars" from England to Russia.
12 best islands in the Mediterranean
Forget the mundanities of work and school life and maroon yourself on a Mediterranean island.
'I'll never recover from plane dragging'
David Dao can't remember the moment he was dragged off the plane, but it still haunts him.
What the fog is with all the delays?
![In 2016, travellers using Christchurch Airport endured a total of 50 fog-affected days.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/8/r/o/i/1/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jqync.png/1499465097787.jpg)
After another morning of airline fog delays, what's the answer - and how much will it cost?
Travelling life of Melanie C
She travelled the world with the Spice Girls, but what were her favourite places?
'I'll never recover from plane dragging'
![Dr David Dao was visibly bloody and injured after the incident.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708055217im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/l/c/1/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ka5b4.png/1499488034659.jpg)
4:27 PM David Dao can't remember the moment he was dragged off the plane, but it still haunts him.
Passenger hit with wine bottle
A Delta Air Lines flight attendant assaulted a 23-year-old passenger with a wine bottle when he tried to open an exit door an hour into the flight.