The world's newest "Quantum Class" cruise liner has left China on a voyage that will bring it to New Zealand in summer.

Last week's Brexit referendum has plunged the historic port town of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory on the southern tip of Spain, back into the spotlight.

Airbnb could be ruining Europe's most treasured historic cities, it's been claimed.

To celebrate the release of the heart-warming Pixar film Finding Dory, we've rounded up the world's top diving destinations for you to explore.

Many people will tell you that you haven't really experienced Hiroshima if you haven't tried a okonomiyaki.

An official Unesco City of Literature, Melbourne is also home to 'The Best Bookshop in the World'. In the run-up to its Writers' Festival in August, Dani Wright seeks out the city's best bookish spots.

Britain's exit from the European Union will affect Kiwis in more ways than one.

With American Airlines launching its new direct service from Auckland to Los Angeles this weekend, there's never been a better time to soak up some Californian sunshine.

New Zealanders stand to gain from possible interest rate cuts and cheaper travel in Britain and Europe.

A Michelin-starred restaurant in Japan has closed temporarily after 14 people got food-poisoning.

Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef could result in one million fewer visitors and hundreds of millions of dollars in lost tourism revenue each year

The see-food-and-eat-it diet is alive and well at sea, discovers Patricia Greig.

Other than being sat next to a rude or annoying passenger, there's nothing worse than being stuck in an aeroplane seat where the outside noise makes it impossible to sleep.

Sitting in the heart of a major geological basin, Budapest claims to be the only capital city in the world with healing thermal springs.

From a sheltered cove a broad sweep of lawn rises steadily to a formal garden, cross-hatched with pathways.

What's in the basement of his hotel? Nicholas Jones knows, but will he be allowed to go there?

Dwarfed by a landscape that has felt the gaze of dinosaurs, John Weekes can only admire.

Paula Froelich has done it all as a solo traveller, from visiting war-torn countries to hanging out with ex-Colombian drug lords. Here are her tips for staying safe.

During our around-the-world trip, whenever I needed to locate my travel pal , I simply looked up.

When I'm asked to complete a well-being questionnaire a day before setting off on holiday, I put a big cross over an angry-looking face, indicating five out of five for my stress level.

"My fiancé and I booked a twin-bed but were placed in a double and I'm now pregnant" was just one of the ridiculous complaints made by British travellers.

Australian travellers are being warned against travel to Bali due to the prevalence of the Zika virus.

Tourists in Beijing will no longer be able to indulge their adventurous palate and sample scorpions, centipedes or other insect delicacies

Given that London is the biggest gateway for international travel to Europe, a UK separation could create a storm of regulatory headaches, from immigration.

A spectacular, mineral-rich island perched in the pristine waters of Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria has a simmering battle on its hands.

Two thrifty students have hitchhiked over 650 miles across Scotland without reaching into their pockets once to spend cash on food or transport.

We don't need to tell you that July in New Zealand is a weather bomb.

There's so much more to New South Wales than its glamorous state capital.

Catching a train at New York's crowded Penn Station is no thrill, but a development team has proposed a novel plan to overhaul it.

The lead singer of British indie band The View was kicked off a plane after he allegedly became aggressive when he was moved to a seat away from his girlfriend.