More lovable than Auckland
Auckland might top lists for great cities, but there are plenty better places out there.
20 ways to get cheap flights
There's no secret magic trick but there are certain ways to outsmart the airlines.
Two flights pass at 850kmh
Pilots see all sorts from the cockpit. Even a Boeing 787 flying above them.
Malta's pole-climbing festival
Because nothing celebrates a patron saint more than running up a greasy poll.
Italian paradise overlooked
Where castles perch on the edge of glassy seas and cathedrals house skulls of martyrs.
14-year wait for Disney club
It costs $138,000 to be a club member but you could easily walk past the door in Disneyland.
In search for the great eclipse
I've made a mistake, I thought, as I sat with strangers in an old Methodist church van.
Travel writers' final picks
If the end of the world really is nigh, then these travel journos want to be somewhere they love.
Frozen glue and 15-minute shifts
With average temperatures sitting around the -20C mark in Antarctica, even the simplest of tasks can become a bone-chilling challenge.
Fun in the sun in Barbados
1:03 PM Enjoy Bajan cuisine and ocean trampolines to the tune of calypso music on the Caribbean island.
Cities more lovable than Auckland
Auckland might top lists for great cities, but there are plenty better places out there.
Where to watch waddling penguins
New Zealand's home to some of the world's coolest penguins, and there are plenty of places to catch a glimpse of them.
Night in glass box creepy but cool
Tucked away in dense bush, a night alone in a glass box is terrifying yet thrilling.
Tourism backs higher fees
Politicians' plans to charge overseas visitors more are backed by tourism industry, but groups divided on the best way to collect.
Melbourne's hot homewares
From hipsters to modernists, this city has something for everyone on the home front.
Australian island needs a caretaker
There's no pay but the fish are abundant, the views spectacular, and serenity is guaranteed.
Find Nemo, while you still can
Earth's largest reef system is in great peril, but there's still a world of wonder below the surface.
Should NZ adopt Norfolk Island?
The Australian territory has more in common with New Zealand than many may realise.
Seven things to know about Guam
This week North Korea threatened to fire missiles at Guam, a tiny US territory in the Pacific. But where is Guam, and what makes it special?
Welcome aboard the culture jet
In Nadi, a high-speed boat transports us to a slower, gentler way of life - a Fijian village.
Taking a teen on a cruise
Too grown-up for kids club, too young for relaxing with a drink and a good book. What to do?
World’s first underwater lounge
Three metres below water level, an underwater lounge will be placed inside a cruise ship's hull.
Bonnie sings Total Eclipse at eclipse
The epic, seven-minute ballad will be cut down to fit in with the fleeting celestial event.
Why you should visit Panama Canal
An engineering marvel, the expanded Panama Canal will leave you in even more awe.
No, Despacito is not driving tourism
Sorry Beliebers. The song may be everywhere but it doesn't mean extra tourists for Puerto Rico.
Kiwis don't need visas for Qatar
Embattled Middle Eastern country scraps visa requirements for 80 countries.
Couchsurfing in Iran
Venturing into Iran brings a fresh challenge to even the most seasoned traveller.
Europe's odd pole-climbing festival
Because nothing celebrates a patron saint more than running up a greasy poll.
Italian paradise so often overlooked
Where castles perch on the edge of glassy seas and cathedrals house skulls of martyrs.
Secret lab in London Monument
A chamber normally off-limits to the public shows that the Monument is a giant telescope.
Surviving the Yukon River Quest
12 min ago Doing the world's longest river race is a bit like getting a tattoo – painful but strangely addictive.
Best coastal road trip in the world
The unforgettable journey along California's coast over river inlets and through ancient redwood forests.
Kiwi confronts wild Canadian bear
Suddenly face-to-face with a bear, an awe-struck Kiwi backed away slowly, camera poised.
Japan's city of water
12:43 PM Modern architecture brings visitors to the country's third largest city, Osaka.
A scooter ride across Saigon
It's like piloting a space ship through an asteroid field. It's next level loco.
Hong Kong's truly luxury hotel
If you have the cash to splash then the Mandarin Oriental is hard to beat.
Hong Kong's truly luxury hotel
If you have the cash to splash then the Mandarin Oriental is hard to beat.
$62k for private Boeing 777 trip
The target market for this ultra-luxurious, nine-day tour is the world's "top 2 per cent".
25 budget hotels in amazing places
From palaces on salt flats to a forest tree house, these are spectacular spots.
The best pre-paid currency cards
Josh Martin investigates the savings offered by pre-paid travel currency cards
Welcome to Tangimoana
Fish'n'chips on the beach holds the most allure in this sleepy seaside town, unless you're a spy.
Island of fun in the Maldives
Eat and drink as much as you want, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters. Does that sound like heaven?
Italy's 10 most beautiful beaches
One looks like a staircase. Another was created by a landslide. But they're all equally spectacular.
14-year wait for Disney restaurant
It costs $138,000 to be a club member but you could easily walk past the door in Disneyland.
Rules for drinking in other countries
We all love a tipple on holidays but there's a right (and wrong) way to enjoy a drink.
A meal at NZ's best restaurant
Squid dumplings, eel parfait and beetroot macarons: This food mission is one tough assignment.
Surviving the Yukon River Quest
13 min ago Doing the world's longest river race is a bit like getting a tattoo – painful but strangely addictive.
Best coastal road trip in the world
The unforgettable journey along California's coast over river inlets and through ancient redwood forests.
Taking just one kid on holiday
OPINION: Family vacations are great, but if you really want to bond, you need some one-on-one time.
Testing airline's child-free zone
The economy section bans children, but the toilet's the real problem.
Welcome to Tangimoana
Fish'n'chips on the beach holds the most allure in this sleepy seaside town, unless you're a spy.
Weirdest things seen on planes
Air crew have witnessed it all - from flying kangaroos, yoga in the galley, and bleeding goat's heads.
Two Air NZ flights pass at 850kmh
Pilots see all sorts from the cockpit. Even a Boeing 787 flying above them.
The real snake on a plane
No Samuel L Jackson this time as French airport officials find a slithering surprise.
Boozy passengers kicked off flight
Airline calling for an end to pre-loading as scuffles break out following plane diversion.
Surviving the Yukon River Quest
Frozen glue and 15-minute shifts
Hong Kong's truly luxury hotel
Best coastal road trip in the world
Weirdest things seen on planes
Boozy passengers kicked off flight
Cities more lovable than Auckland
Two Air NZ flights pass at 850kmh
20 ways to get the cheapest flights