Travel and holiday news
Samoa’s most famous hotel has officially reopened - here’s what to expect
Flash floods and a global pandemic forced its doors shut nearly half a decade ago.
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.
Couple arrested during Iran holiday after ignoring warnings to avoid the country
The couple, in their 50s, were accused of spying and detained in January.
Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.
Enchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinations
They're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.
Cruising to a better you: The wellness retreat that takes place on a ship
The new and improved you might be found at sea.
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...
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.
The ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend events
It isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.
The secret to making the most of your Tasmania holiday
Summer is the perfect season to visit the island everyone raves about.
Travel tips
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.
This is the annual salary you need to be happy in New Zealand, study claims
What’s the true price of happiness? If you live in New Zealand, it’s a lot.
Cruise holidays
Cruising to a better you: The wellness retreat that takes place on a ship
The new and improved you might be found at sea.
Does everyone - including dad - get a holiday on board a Disney cruise?
Of course the kids love it, but is it heaven or hell for parents?
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
In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay
Introducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Overseas travel
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.
Cruising to a better you: The wellness retreat that takes place on a ship
The new and improved you might be found at sea.
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.
More Travel news
Discover an off-grid bolthole among the vines in North Canterbury wine country
A triptych in macrocarpa, Russell's Cabins are a designer twist on the iconic DoC hut.
What Charlotte did next: Inside singer-songwriter Charlotte Church's Welsh wellness retreat
"Wake up to the voice of Charlotte Church drifting through the hallways."
Does everyone - including dad - get a holiday on board a Disney cruise?
Of course the kids love it, but is it heaven or hell for parents?
From yachts to retreats, indulge in Southeast Asia's most luxurious experiences
Six luxury experiences in Southeast Asia, from private beach villas to Dior spas.
Wildly unpredictable: What to expect on an epic Ireland road trip
Tackling untamed roads, temperamental weather and 'the issue of wandering sheep'.
Easing ear pain during flights may take more than paper cups and towels
Travellers swear by an old wives’ tale – but doctors are sceptical.
Brighten up your Tuesday with the best travel deals for every kind of traveller
Five travel deals to suit all your 2025 holiday plans.
My husband and I moved to France... here's what they don't tell you
It’s not all French cheese and hot baguettes a la plage…
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.
Are you town or country? A review of two of Edinburgh's most luxurious hotels
A tranquil manor by Arthur's Seat or a gothic wonder in the heart of the city?
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Think Tasmania is too wild and rugged for a luxury holiday? Think again
Old mill is now an icon of Launceston’s dining scene, with luxury accommodation to boot.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Romantic getaways and cultural festivals to inspire your travels
Celebrate your love for travel this Frebruary.
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