Mask mandates return on cruise ships in New Zealand and Australia
Certain ships will resume mask mandates during Australia's fourth wave of Covid.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromInternational Travel
Man infuriated by wife’s Disney World hotel suggestion
Upset, the woman took to the internet for advice.
Bride captured sprinting through Paris airport in massive wedding gown
The French woman wasted no time leaving her ceremony.
Take a walk through the romantic Tuscan town of San Gimignano
This is quintessential Tuscany. With torture museums and other unexpected highlights.
Current climate strategies destined to fail says new tourism report
Relying on carbon offsetting and biofuel alone is 'woefully inadequate'.
On the ground in the 'open city': A guide to Stockholm's best museums and attractions
From Abba to Vikings, the 'capital of Scandinavia' has something for everyone.
Virgin Voyages flies blind man to cruise ship after kicking him off
He was flown business class to the ship's next port after Virgin realised their mistake.
Sustainable travel: How to choose an ethical wildlife encounter
Volunteering abroad is gaining a dirty rap. But is there an ethical way?
TikTok comedian goes viral with hilarious videos mocking travellers
The relatable skits have amassed millions of views.
Drunk man arrested after skulling beers and stripping at Disney World
The man was reportedly seen guzzling two beers in 30 seconds.
Bird flu shuts doors to Berlin Zoo visitors
A case of the virus was reported among the Zoo's birds on Friday.
As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
Rishi Sunak's new Tory govt is trying to improve ties with bloc after years of acrimony.
Cruise holidays: Would you go on a cruise with your teenager?
The dream holiday, or anything but cruisey? How well do teenagers and cruise ships mix?
Daydream believer: New adventures for your 2023 travel plans
Brand-new travel experiences to book before anyone else.
Planning a big trip? Why Barcelona is the feel-good destination you need right now
From quirky bars to mind-blowing monuments, could this be Europe's most joyful city?
An experience to eclipse all others: Something special is coming to Ningaloo
Western Australia's Ningaloo region is where you want to be in April 2023.
Schools out: University students depart for long-awaited OEs
After several years, young travellers are making a post-exam escape.
How friendly is Japan for Gay travellers really?
Winds of change were felt this month but Japan is full of culture shocks for LGBT travel.
Qatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup Anthem
It wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.
Airbnb aims to convince more people to rent out their homes
However, more listings don't seem to be Airbnb’s biggest challenge.
Travel trends you can expect to see in 2023
A new Expedia study forecasts where and how Kiwis will travel in 2023.
5 kitchen appliances Kiwi travellers look for when booking accomodation
Have pizza oven, will travel.
Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.
Oregon wine country: An easy tipple from Portland
New York Times: How to savour Oregon's wine country, no driving required.
Heading to the UK? Visit the city crowned one of the ‘best’ to see in 2023
And no, it's not London.
Glorious beach grottoes in Malta and Gozo in travel deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.
Australian tourist visiting Bali orphanage hits back at outfit critics
“I guarantee if I was a man or middle-aged woman no fuss would be made.”
The Cotswolds country museum at the centre of an epidemic cure
Tourists are now flocking to the museum, and there's more on offer than stunning scenery.
Inside New York's celebrity-studded castle hotel and other Long Island hot-spots
There's much more to Long Island what TV sitcoms have shown us.
Lonely Planet reveals 30 places you should visit in 2023
The south Pacific falls out of favour as Lonely Planet reveals travel hot list.
Traveller reveals how to sneak free bag onto a flight
The funny TikTok shows how one man got two bags for the price of one on a flight.
How to spend 48 hours in Singapore
There's plenty of places to find nature in the roaring Lion City.
One sign travel is returning to normal in the US
Travel for this event is the highest in two decades in some states.
Six airlines to pay passengers more than $977 million
The Airlines were also fined more than $11.4 million for delaying refunds.