Travel and holiday news
Why you should book travel insurance even for your Kiwi road trip
You never know when you might get a propellor to the head!
Cambodia’s ‘Tomb Raider’ temple more fascinating than Angkor Wat
A cruise on the Mekong, through Vietnam and Cambodia, reveals startling contrasts.
Qantas’ Auckland lounge to close for rebuild next month
Overhaul to make room for 100 extra seats as airline promises better dining options.
Book your next luxury and adventure getaway for less
Tan by the pool or hop on a zipline tour with these travel deals.
7 must-experience hotels with their own theme parks
Yes they exist and yes they’re as fun as they sound.
Swap Surfers Paradise for a rainforest retreat in less than 90 minutes
Welcome to the Queensland jungle.
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
Your ultimate guide to Auckland’s must-see events this weekend
There are plenty of activities to keep you and the family/whānau busy.
It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more
Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.
Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf
Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.
Bright ideas for the weekend, from the Lantern Festival to Manu World Champs and the Big Gay Out
No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future.
Must-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivals
Aotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
Travel tips
Four simple but important tips for solo female travellers in Mexico
Solo travel can be daunting, so load up on tips from other travellers beforehand.
6 reasons you should try home swapping for your next holiday
The pros and cons of home swapping, from a traveller with 20 swaps under her belt.
The world's northernmost town: What it's like to live in 24-hour darkness
The Arctic town of Longyearbyen sits on the edge of the world.
Can you really travel on $130 a day? Here’s how Nomadic Matt does it
The budget travel expert shares tips on how to see the world on the cheap.
Travel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025
Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.
Cruise holidays
What these first-time cruisers would do differently the next time
Hesitant to cruise? These newbies have some advice for you
Cambodia’s ‘Tomb Raider’ temple more fascinating than Angkor Wat
A cruise on the Mekong, through Vietnam and Cambodia, reveals startling contrasts.
Book your next luxury and adventure getaway for less
Tan by the pool or hop on a zipline tour with these travel deals.
Getaway
Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
Backstage pass: Getaway's expert recommendations for celebrity hangouts in LA
Watch: Go on the ultimate Hollywood experience.
Your Getaway guide to the must-visit attractions in Sydney's Darling Harbour
Wander the waterfront for educational, recreational, and cultural wonders.
NZ travel
Swap Surfers Paradise for a rainforest retreat in less than 90 minutes
Welcome to the Queensland jungle.
‘Changing your mentality’: How Kiwi kickboxer fights during Ramadan fast
She will fast until about an hour before fighting Aima Hattori.
Campervanning in NZ for newbies: The beginner’s guide to dipping your toes in
Calling all vanlife virgins: don’t be shy, give it a try.
How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.
Hamilton in a campervan: Make the most of a long weekend
Combine your trip with Balloons over Waikato this month.
Overseas travel
What these first-time cruisers would do differently the next time
Hesitant to cruise? These newbies have some advice for you
Niue like a local: Expert reveals travel tips everyone should know before visiting
A Niue expert reveals why a rental car is essential and other handy hints.
Spend 48 hours aboard America’s newest sleeper train
Wonderfully old fashioned and far better than flying.
More Travel news
What’s in store for cruise ships? Experts reveal what the future looks like
Looking ahead at the next 10 years of cruising.
Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire
Blaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.
Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.
‘Fly and flop’: How to get more out of your holiday with multi-stops
Airlines and airports are enticing people to stay a little longer when transiting.
From Europe to the Outback: Must-book deals on cruises, theme parks and outdoor adventures
Your dream trip is waiting.
Will IKEA’s hotel blow you away, or send you flat packing?
Jenni Mortimer checks into the world's only IKEA hotel in Almhult, Sweden.
Ask the expert: Why is Ireland such a must-visit destination for Kiwis?
This St Paddy's Day, we talk to Tourism Ireland executive vice-president, Alison Metcalfe.
Hamilton in a campervan: Make the most of a long weekend
Combine your trip with Balloons over Waikato this month.
Convenient and comfortable: An affordable hotel in the heart of Seoul
If you’re visiting South Korea’s capital, this hotel is an ideal base.
Taupō's Huka Lodge unveils seamless upgrades after $25m renovation
Taupō's Huka Lodge unveils its impressive renovation
Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.
Wrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot
The tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.
Is this the year Laos breaks through?
New York Times: Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change.
Ten years in the making, the Transcaucasian Trail is a must for thrill-seekers
Challenge yourself with a series of new adventures.
Campervan in NZ with kids: Why it rates as one of our best family holidays ever
See the North Island with fresh eyes.
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