Travel and holiday news
![12 months travelling the USA by RV - could you do it?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
12 months travelling the USA by RV - could you do it?
More than 16,000km, 24 states, 14 national parks - and a rattlesnake sausage.
![At Barcelona’s best cocktail bars, abstract drinks fit for Dali](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
At Barcelona’s best cocktail bars, abstract drinks fit for Dali
Dissecting Barcelona's weird and wonderful (and highly regarded) cocktail scene.
Travel videos
![Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
![Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events
With three festivals in one weekend, Auckland’s social calendar is beginning to heat up.
![Celebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and nature](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Celebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and nature
Plus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.
![Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events
There are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.
![Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
![Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
![Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
Travel tips
![I'm a travel journalist and these two websites are invaluable for trip planning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
I'm a travel journalist and these two websites are invaluable for trip planning
OPINION: They aren't considered travel sites but they can be hugely helpful.
![Flight attendant reveals 'secret buttons' on Virgin Australia planes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Flight attendant reveals 'secret buttons' on Virgin Australia planes
Revealed: Secret plane features hidden in plain sight.
![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
Cruise holidays
!['Burdened': Greece hits cruise passengers with tourist fee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Burdened': Greece hits cruise passengers with tourist fee
Levy to be introduced in 2025 in a bid to curb over-tourism.
![Five places in India a Uniworld river cruise can take you that you can’t reach any other way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Five places in India a Uniworld river cruise can take you that you can’t reach any other way
A luxury river cruise on the Ganges reveals India’s lesser-known wonders.
![Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
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NZ travel
![Flava Breakfast host, Azura Lane goes topless at a European beach - would you?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Flava Breakfast host, Azura Lane goes topless at a European beach - would you?
Boobs out at the beach: Should NZ adopt this European norm?
![Oh, the ordinary places you’ll go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Oh, the ordinary places you’ll go
New York Times: Finding magic in the seemingly ordinary aspects of your holiday
![NZ is full of unexpected adventures, here's where you'll find them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ is full of unexpected adventures, here's where you'll find them
Are you a thrill-seeker? Here are six experiences you don’t want to overlook.
Overseas travel
![12 months travelling the USA by RV - could you do it?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
12 months travelling the USA by RV - could you do it?
More than 16,000km, 24 states, 14 national parks - and a rattlesnake sausage.
![At Barcelona’s best cocktail bars, abstract drinks fit for Dali](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
At Barcelona’s best cocktail bars, abstract drinks fit for Dali
Dissecting Barcelona's weird and wonderful (and highly regarded) cocktail scene.
![Looking for the next must-visit destination? All eyes are on Mumbai for 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Looking for the next must-visit destination? All eyes are on Mumbai for 2025
This is a city that's going places and nothing is going to stop it.
More Travel news
![I may have found myself in The Truman Show at this slick Sydney hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
I may have found myself in The Truman Show at this slick Sydney hotel
It's not what I was expecting at check-in.
![Can you skip your hotel checkout?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Can you skip your hotel checkout?
Hotels are offering new ways to checkout. Experts say the 'right' one is mostly up to you.
![Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew
Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.
![The insider's guide to not looking like a tourist in Paris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The insider's guide to not looking like a tourist in Paris
From burlesque shows on a barge to legendary Hemingway haunts
![‘Land with it all’: NZ named Oceania’s leading destination at top awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Land with it all’: NZ named Oceania’s leading destination at top awards
New Zealand clinches title back from Australia.
![Welcome to the small Vermont town that's banning influencers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Welcome to the small Vermont town that's banning influencers
Snap-happy tourists love the town's autumn colours, but the town does not love them.
![Faster, easier: Auckland Airport unveils new location for international pick-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Faster, easier: Auckland Airport unveils new location for international pick-up
'We’ve heard the feedback from travellers loud and clear.'
![Jesse Mulligan reflects on his stay at the uber-luxe Ritz-Carlton Kyoto](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Jesse Mulligan reflects on his stay at the uber-luxe Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Is this $2000 per night hotel worthy of a return visit?
![From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast
Inspired by the Mediterranean, there are even some NZ wines on the menu.
![Watch: John Travolta flies out of Queenstown behind controls of private jet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Watch: John Travolta flies out of Queenstown behind controls of private jet
'Whenever I feel stressed, I just want to hop on a plane to Queenstown.'
![Was this the summer European tourism reached a breaking point?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Was this the summer European tourism reached a breaking point?
New York Times: European hotspots hit breaking point as residents protest overtourism.
![Seven injured after severe turbulence rocks United Airlines flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Seven injured after severe turbulence rocks United Airlines flight
One passenger ended up in hospital.
![Mum visits the 'Most Magical Place on Earth' - decides to leave the kids at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mum visits the 'Most Magical Place on Earth' - decides to leave the kids at home
Her actions have divided the internet.
![The perfect 3 days in London for a first-timer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The perfect 3 days in London for a first-timer
A fast-paced introduction to London, minus the tourist traps.
![Surprise! UK mum unexpectedly gives birth during family camping trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Surprise! UK mum unexpectedly gives birth during family camping trip
Initially, she blamed the pain on a dodgy chicken curry.
Partner content
![Tackling NZ’s food waste problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
Woolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.
![How Blue Frog made a giant leap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How Blue Frog made a giant leap
Sustainable breakfast company breaks into new markets with help from Kiwibank.
![Ambulance stations need urgent work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.