‘It breaks my heart’: Giant Gandalf sculpture in NZ airport to be removed

For more than a decade, passengers at Wellington Airport have boarded flights below the figures of two giant, hovering eagles from The Hobbit.

Can I get up? Airline left seatbelt sign on for whole 10-hour flight

We had four flights over the past month and the seat-belt sign stayed on for the whole flight (over 10 hours for each flight).

Despite valid ESTAs, my wife and I were detained at the US border

After being fingerprinted and photographed, the border agent demanded a great deal of information from us.

New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

From May, the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across riverbanks, desert plains and mountains.

• by Julietta Jameson

New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote, exotic regions

The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres through Asia.

• by Julietta Jameson

When it comes to cruising, there’s good news for solo travellers

Single, or partner not keen on a cruise? The good news is many lines are making it easier, cheaper and more appealing to sail alone.

• by Brian Johnston

New rival for Emirates and Qatar Airways unveils its luxurious cabins

Riyadh Air is set to take off at the end of this year with cabins to rival the best in the sky. Just don’t expect to be served champagne on board.

• by Leen Al-Rashdan

Never mind scams abroad, Sydney Airport stung me twice

Your reader letters frequently highlight scams encountered when travelling overseas, but my experience suggests that you need to be equally vigilant in Australia.

Everyone’s favourite Whitsunday island gets a hatted-chef restaurant

Catseye Pool Club in the new The Sundays resort features the distinctive cooking of the country’s pre-eminent seafood chef, Josh Niland.

• by Julietta Jameson

This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter

Blazes decimated the Grampians tourism business over summer. Now visitors are ready to head back.

• by Julietta Jameson