Chris Daniels climbs aboard a bike to explore a different side of Rarotonga.

Pamela Wade finds Peru a country of wonders - from the natural to the man-made, the ancient to the everyday.

Walking through Barcelona, it's easy to forget that great political passions were once played out in its streets, writes Stephen Burgen.

A family holiday in Italy and France avoids the big towns and bright lights and finds the pleasures of rural living and small communities.

Faced with gunning either a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, Dylan Cleaver opts for both.

Vancouver is a gem, especially if you're pushed for time, writes Jim Morton.

Gabrielle Dunlevy cleanses her body, soul and mind in an Indonesian healing resort.

Elisabeth Easther rides the iconic train between Darwin and Adelaide, and finds a wealth of delights, both above and below ground.

Shandelle Battersby finds the jewel of the missions along California's King's Highway.

Ancient tombs, historic homes that played backdrop to combat - Ireland boasts loads of history to relish away from the paddock, writes Brendan Manning.

Golden beaches, unique animals... Janet Wilson finds competition for God's Own.

Gritty Glasgow, more known for grime and deep-fried chocolate, also has a sophisticated side, discovers Pam Wade.

Thousands of graves stretching to the horizon remind Penny Lewis of the sacrifice made by so many.

Next time you're on a stopover in Singapore, why not spend more than a few hours there?

Between hailstorms and blisters, Sue Cocking finds the time to admire centuries-old cathedrals - and a genuine wine fountain.

Paul Davies stands atop Bidean nam Bian pleased to bag a Munro and learn four new words to describe rain.

Richard Moore bravely plunges into the warm-water home of some scary but seriously impressive creatures.

On an escorted tour, travellers are treated to the best of Singapore, Spain, Italy and France, writes Carol Smith.

Europe's Christmas markets usher in a world of magical toys, local delicacies, beautiful decorations and bags of good cheer. These are the best Christmas markets, as chosen by users of booking.com.

A guided gourmet walk is a great introduction to Vancouver, discovers Leah McLennan.

A luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.

From books to bikes and beers - Shandelle Battersby looks at the best of Portland.

Prioritise and focus on quality rather than quantity in this city where there is so much to see and do, writes Donna McIntyre.

A three-hour rail trip across Sicily gives Linda Herrick a glimpse of its ghost towns.

Wynne Gray scores a seat at a victorious netball game and a ride home in a Maserati.

A friendly year-round climate makes Santa Monica a hit with locals as well as tourists, writes Tess Nichol.

Forget about planning and booking holidays - Anna Leask hands the job over to someone else and climbs on board for a ride of pleasant surprises and new friends.

It's always the perfect time to catch a wave or linger on the sidewalk in this city.

Hot, quirky and sometimes sophisticated, Gertrude is a Fitzroy food hub attracting a lot of attention, writes Jesse Mulligan.