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A road trip through Europe stuff nation

FOUR'S COMPANY: Scott, Jennifer, the van and Tes.

12 min ago  Jennifer and Scott Martin were travelling around Europe when their adventure took an unexpected turn.

'Most epic adventure in the world' video

Embarking on the ride of a lifetime, four Kiwis have entered an international rally to find adventure.

Warming to Wisconsin

'Booze and bongs' to luxury sailing

news

How to reuse airline amenity kits

Airline amenity kits can be re-purposed in creative ways.

These new airline amenity kits can indeed be re-purposed in many creative ways.

Tourism numbers 'unacceptable'

Invercargill's latest tourist figures are nothing to celebrate, a holiday park owner says.

The Anti-chain: World's hotel rebels

Air NZ-Air China $200m tourism boost

travel troubles

'Termites of the sea' threaten dive spot

UNDER THREAT: The Busselton jetty is under threat from "termites of the sea".

One of Western Australia's most popular dive spots is under threat from a pest known as the "termites of the sea".

LGBT travellers face big challenges

The demographic that embraces travel so much also face 'prejudice' and 'hostility' worldwide.

Top 8 reasons for flight turnarounds

Lufthansa grounds flights

nz

Auckland 'best for boaties'

CITY OF SAILS: Auckland has been named the best city in the world for boat lovers by a British newspaper.

British Newspaper names Auckland as the best city in the world for boat lovers.

A proposal fit for a queen

A provincial hack from Palmy gets the opportunity to pop the question to his girlfriend at the super-luxurious Huka Lodge.

The sleek fitout at the Vogel St Kitchen in Dunedin's warehouse district.

Dunner's new restaurants

A number of cafes and restaurants have opened recently in the Edinburgh of the South.

pacific islands

Turning hell into heaven

Private island pleasures: Castaway Island in Fiji.

Fiji's Castaway Island should have been my idea of hell.

Living on island time in Samoa

It’s not just the sights that make Samoa special. The happiness of its inhabitants are refreshment for body and soul.

TO THE ISLANDS: There's always plenty to do on these sun-soaked islands.

10 things to do in the Cook Islands

While the Cooks Islands are known for their weather, their culture and natural gems shine even on a rainy day.

australia

Can $30m buy hotel perfection?

GAME CHANGER: The Langham hotel in Sydney.

After a breathtaking $30 million makeover, the 98-room Langham Sydney is a game changer in its market.

Digging for dinosaurs

Ever wanted to unearth your own dinosaur? They are ready, packaged and waiting for you in Australia.

The pool is surrounded by lush greenery and loungers in which to relax.

Gaia Retreat and Spa review, Byron Bay

Arriving at Olivia Newton John's legendary well retreat in Byron Bay feels more like arriving at a luxurious retreat in Asia.

themes

One item that every traveller should pack

TRAVEL SMART: While you may enjoy using your favorite toiletries on holiday, the hard truth is that lugging them along may cause you more aggravation than they're worth.

12:42 PM  Trying to save carry-on space and security stress by avoiding packed liquids?

World's most incredible deserts

There is much much more to a desert than meets the eye.

Photo: FACEBOOK/cheetahplattaerialartist

Couple get married, all over the world

As if one wedding isn't enough to organise, this couple are getting married, repeatedly, all over the world. 

europe

Keukenhof: Tour the tulips

SNAP WORTHY: Keukenhof, employing some 30 gardeners, is considered to be the world's largest flower garden displaying millions of flowers every year.

Springtime in Europe colours your cheeks and adds a new jaunt to your step - especially at Keukenhof, the world's largest floral display.

The 'tide of a century' gallery

A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel into an island and then retreated out of sight.

Baroque and a hard place

Video: A taste of Austria video

uk and ireland

Skeleton horse erected in London

Gift Horse, the latest work of art to take its place on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, is pictured high above The National Gallery in London, England.

London's Trafalgar Square, full of tourists, pigeons and military monuments, has a new occupant.

'England's most boring city'

It's arguably the most boring, unfashionable city in England. But visiting is a revelation.

How this small town became part of world history

'You'll never look at a spoon the same way '

usa

Confessions of hotel front desk clerks

BE POLITE: A hello, a please and thank you gets you far.

We interviewed hotel front desk clerks in the US to learn some insider secrets. Read and be prepared for your next stay.

Manatees: Look but don't touch

Chubby Florida manatees are adorable. They look like big soft squishy grey pillows.

Try Niagara without the Viagra

More to LA than glitz and glam

canada & alaska

Living on the edge

FEELING BRAVE: Edgewalk Toronto is a test for those with a fear of heights.

I know that, in theory, it is perfectly safe to do Edgewalk Toronto.

Try Niagara without the Viagra

Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a welcome contrast to the glitz surrounding the famous falls, just down the road.

A bacon lover's paradise

How Niagara Falls freezes gallery

asia

Learn to dance the Bollywood way

BOLLYWOOD BOP: Learning how to shake it like a Bollywood dancer is good fun and surprisingly hard work.

Hip sway...pelvic thrust...shoulder dip...finger wag. A trip to India wouldn't be complete without learning to dance Bollywood-style.

Bus teeters over the edge of hotel

It may be the oldest hotel in Hong Kong, but The Peninsula doesn't miss a contemporary beat.

Visitors to the Victoria Peak tourist spot admire the view of Hong Kong's Central district.

Guide: Hong Kong for work?

Apple's Beats' Luke Wood fell in love with the city. Here are his insider's tips for making the most of a work trip.

cruising

Two Queens to dock in Auckland

ROYAL CRUISE: The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship dwarfs other boats as it enters Auckland Harbour where it will join its sister ship the Queen Victoria.

Two Queens are together in Auckland Harbour for the first time since the 1940s.

Following historic footprints

Cruise ships make it easier than ever to get to Antarctica, but the wilderness remains as awe-inspiring as ever.

Auckland: Slow boat to slumber

Unexpected cruise ships welcomed

snow

Cruising in the land of polar bears

BIG DOGS: Open water in the ice makes seal hunting much harder.

Newcomers are relentlessly reminded here, where white is the new black, that polar bears are the Big Dogs.

Ecuador's skyscrapers: A photo essay gallery

As dawn washes over the icy mountain planes, the hint of a new day floats through the air, and faint sunlight kisses Cotopaxi's snowy face.

China's icy festival

Jumbo jet's spectacular journey gallery

Video

Top 8 reasons for flight turnarounds

From the infamous nut rage incident, to a smelly poo, here are the top eight flight turnbacks from recent years.

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