The Jurassic-like landscape and quirky flora and fauna of the island of New Caledonia captivates Liz Light.

Listening to the gentle breeze in the palm trees and the lazy waves gently turning, time slows for Liz Light.

At one of the world's most active volcanoes, Paul Davies witnesses the work of Pele, the Hawaiian fire goddess up close.

Pam Neville finds the spirit of Joan Baez still lingers in Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel.

To inspire us with ideas for a winter break, Rick Felderhof from Our World shares the five most popular Pacific escapes for Kiwis.

Helen Jackson finds her happy place among an exuberant island people.

A Mekong Sun jaunt is as much an educational cruise as one of relaxation, writes Patrick Horton.

Kevin Pilley checks out the subterranean mazes used by Viet Cong 'human moles' during the Vietnam War.

Kevin Pilley enjoys a game of beach cricket with Kiwi pals on the picturesque Fife coast northeast of Edinburgh.

Derek Cheng treks to an isolated kingdom with a violent past.

Patricia Greig looks at the best spots to get eyeball-to-eyeball with fish on your next visit to the islands of the South Pacific.

Graeme Lay visits a museum featuring an arresting display of Hawaii’s colourful history.

Jane Jeffries tries to mind her manners while cooking a meal for her fellow cruise ship passengers in Fiji.

From Auckland to Queenstown, Guam to Saipan and beyond, here are our latest airline reviews.

Peter Hughes enjoys Champagne service as the Queen Victoria completes one leg of a majestic round-the-world voyage.

Land-based luxury is taking to the water, while some cruisers will soon be able to climb aboard the Millennium Falcon in a Jedi Training experience.

It's flavour-fusion heaven in Macau. Whether you dine on drunken shrimp, minchi, clams or cod, you'll be delighted, says Megan Singleton.

Three unique resorts make Anne Cooke and Steve Haggerty feel right at home.

Buenos Aires is home to an endangered species - the bookstore. Debora Rey explains.

A family backpacking trip became a school in internet expression for Andrew Laxon.

Scenery, great food, no packing and not too much exercise... that all suits Roger Hall.

First-time visitors have plenty of options in China's capital, writes Janetta Mackay.

In several of Oman's tiny villages, some clinging to the sides of cliffs, Jim Eagles finds plenty of hospitality from friendly locals.

Good food, waterfalls and gorgeous beaches are great reasons to visit Vanuatu, writes Megan Singleton.

Off the beaten track in Morocco, Derek Cheng ducks into a public bath house for a refreshing dip and a massage.

Kevin Pilley gets a splash of red wine on his shirt at a messy Spanish festival.

From snowmobiles to dog sledding and golf, Wayne Heming finds more to do on the mountain than just skiing.

Winston Aldworth flies TN101 from French Polynesia to New Zealand.

Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre is visited by Christians from everywhere, writes Kate Shuttleworth.

There's an intriguing Kiwi connection to Uganda's Wildwater Lodge.