This weekend, the tiny town of Hokitika, New Zealand, population 4,500, will be flooded by 17,000 foodies, who are flying, driving and bussing in from all over sample the oddest delicacies they can get their mitts on.

Travel headlines for the weekend of 12/31/06.

The Fijian military seized control of the islands’ government in Suva on Tuesday. While the coup is so far bloodless, the military faction under the control of Commodore Frank Bainimarama has declared a state of emergency.

The winter sports season kicks off with travel features on skiing and snowboarding.

The travel pages kept it real this weekend, with stories on stunt trips and secret destinations, tips on how to find and avoid political hotspots, and news about how growing numbers of people are changing some beloved destinations.

Travel headlines for the weekend of 9/3/06.

Travel headlines for the weekend of 5/6/06

Travel headlines for the weekend of 4/8/06.