The striking topography instantly marks these islands out as great walking territory, writes Peter de Graaf.

Chris Pritchard discovers some of Borneo's lesser known tourist attractions.

Shandelle Battersby takes the Dreamliner flight NZ108 across the Tasman.

Tristram Clayton finds a different side of Fiji at an adults-only resort on Viti Levu.

Ditch the sunbathing for some action, writes Megan Singleton.

On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.

The Fijian focus on first-class care for children means adults get plenty of time to unwind, writes Adam Ray.

Here are some Chicago conversation starters, even some the city's locals might not know ...

Intrepid travellers looking for a new thrill might want to seek out these unusual beauty treatments.

Hardcore drinking and music await in Nashville, finds Leena Tailor.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

Graham Reid kicks back with those who have kicked the bucket.

Hotel concierges handle the most outlandish guest requests. John O'Ceallaigh shares some (barking) stories.

Nina Fowler flies business class from New Zealand to Australia.

Not content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.

If you had so much money you didn't know what to do with it, I guess you'd build yourself an island.

The Big Apple's top restaurants are regular haunts of many of the famous and infamous.

Stephanie Simons takes a trip to Sydney ... and finds a city that's a big country town at heart.

A new walking route shows Aaron Millar another side of the country that tourists seldom see.

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Old-school sophistication or new and hip? Zoe Walker gets a taste of the evolving restaurant and bar scene in wider Palm Springs.

Graham Reid finds plenty to do in Cairns, if you like your action laid-back and tropical.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

Magic for kids, and the ship's bars are mercifully Mickey-free, writes Josie Clarke.

A cruise through ancient lands exposes kids to a diverse culture and religion, writes Heidi Douglas.

Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.

Enjoy snow-capped ranges, striking glaciers and exotic wildlife from the comfort of a carriage, writes Pamela Wade.

Thanks to innovative ship design and imaginative itineraries, the popularity of river cruises is booming, says Jane Archer.