Anna Sarjeant is Deputy Lifestyle Editor, Premium
Anna Sarjeant joined the NZ Herald in 2021 after a decade working as a travel writer and simultaneously exploring the world when not tied to a desk. She graduated from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, in 2009 and moved to New Zealand in 2011. What was meant to be a one-year holiday visa turned into residency and then citizenship, a house, marriage, and a Kiwi son. The only thing that hasn’t dramatically changed in 10 years is her passion for travel and journalism.
5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break
NZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.
Is it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?
It’s July and we all need a holiday – but we don’t all have a Pacific Island budget.
The world's greatest patisserie opens in Paris - none of it edible
The year's most hotly anticipated event launches in Paris, and it's not the Olympics.
Excerpts from my travel diary: 'I saw the South Island Big Cat'
This rare sighting would go unawares for 15 years.
You are cordially invited to enjoy high tea with the Care Bears this July
Travel Alerts: Everything that's new in travel this month.
Why you shouldn't bother going to England for another four years
OPINION: You've missed the boat this year, but you could try again in 2028.
What’s 'untrending' in travel? 7 things that are hilariously dated or over-done
What’s cool today is cringeworthy tomorrow.
How to rent an entire Australian island to yourself
Extra-special places to lay your head in the Land Down Under.
Do you have what it takes to visit this haunted asylum?
Those with a nervous disposition need not apply.
Introducing the ‘UltraBasic' airfare, where you pay less for the worst seat
This budget airline is taking 'no-frills' to new heights.
The first rule of staying at W Melbourne? Don't flash the neighbours
The W Melbourne is super luxurious, just don't get too comfortable...
Guest flies 2700km to attend a wedding. Arrives a year too early
'It’s all fun. I’ve got time to fix my tan lines now.'
5 things NZ could learn from a city like Melbourne
From your commute to your coffee fix, improvements could be made.
The little dog that could: Bluey sets a new record in Queensland
Bluey fans set the Keepy Uppy world record in time for Bluey's World opening.
The culture shocks that stayed with me forever, according to 8 travel experts
Cultural awakenings take even the most seasoned travellers by surprise.
I’m a travel writer, it's only okay to recline your plane seat in these situations...
The ill-conceived seat feature divides travellers into two camps: Recliners and Decliners.
Let's travel around Australia in 10 incredible flavours
From dining inside a fig tree to crocodile pies and Melbourne's best coffee.
In search of the world's least boring museums, and one that could kill you
The world's most unusual museums that need to be seen to be believed.
You can now wake up next to giraffes while 'on safari' in Australia
7 of the most extraordinary glamping spots in Australia.
In a world-first, Air NZ crew use sign language to communicate with passengers
To celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week, Air NZ uses NZSL at 36,000 feet.
Need some winter sun? You're only 4 hours from 25 degrees
New things to do in Queensland this winter.
How the uncoolest holiday on Earth became cool again
The holiday we all loved in the '90s is surging in popularity again.
10 packing essentials that travel experts swear by
They might not be sexy, but they're key to a smoother journey.
Is it the Maldives? A deserted island? The latest 'best job in the world' might surprise you
Score the world's best job and live in absolute paradise.
8 things that get better when the nights get earlier
A selection of night-based activities to make winter great again.
I unwittingly booked a family holiday with electric fences and charging bulls
The reality of an off-grid stay in Matamata.
Having a bad week? Could be worse, you could be in The Museum of Failure
One of Washington DC's top tourist attractions is ironically, full of duds.
Is a Disney cruise worth it? And more questions to ask before booking
Expectation versus reality. Don’t do anything until you’ve read this.
What to do this long weekend if you've got prams, dogs and buggies
Easy Auckland day trips for families.
Travel smarter, not harder: this cruise takes you straight from Christchurch to Antarctica
It's as comfortable as a five star hotel aboard the world's only luxury ice-breaker.
Dance to Darude Sandstorm and tag on a bungy jump this week in Queenstown
EDM royalty is coming to the South Island.
I got scammed by two elderly 'holidaymakers' and they stole over $600
Con artists come in all shapes and sizes.
What to do this St Patrick's Day, and more activities to make Autumn better
Don't dismay, summer might be over but your weekends aren't.
Have kids, hate the rain: 13 things to do in Auckland on a wet day
Try as you may, there’s no ignoring bored children on a rainy day.
Christchurch for the weekend: This hotel has everything within walking distance
The Muse Christchurch Art Hotel offers a city-centre stay that won't blow the budget.
Why I’ll always pick New Caledonia over any other island holiday
Lock in your next island holiday for winter. Not THAT island holiday. This one.
I went to Christchurch for the first time in 20 years. Should I have bothered?
What to do in the Garden City if you haven’t visited in a while (or ever).
From treehouse stays to cliff-edge campsites – the top spots for 'high-altitude tourism'
The world’s highest treehouse sits deep in Laos jungle and your fellow guests are gibbons.
Inside Auckland's brand new luxury hotel, and its restaurant we all need to know about
The InterContinental Auckland is so popular people have been banging on the doors for days
Auckland's best summer activities for families from as little as $10
Even the ones you've heard of are offering something special for summer 2024.
From safes to cellphones: 13 travel mistakes even experts make
Even seasoned travellers make silly mistakes. Learn from us so you don't have to.
Splash versus splurge in Egypt: How to have a high-end holiday for less
Experiences to book when you win Lotto, plus real-world options for the time being.
5 of the best hotels that opened in 2023
If you didn’t get to rest your head here this year, there's always 2024.
How do people fall off a cruise ship?
'People don’t just inadvertently fall over the side of a ship.'
Travel highlights from 2023 and the best countries to visit in 2024
Part two: Let's look back on the year that was.
Looking back on 2023: Travel writers reveal their best trips of the year
Part one: Let's look back on the year that was.
I’m a stressed parent. Does a Disney Cruise give me a break too?
Disney Cruise Line has arrived downunder, but is it as magic as they say it is?
The travel hot list 2024: What's trendy and trending
Travel experts weigh in on next year’s top travel trends.
Christchurch is the capital of cool and here's why
Watch out New Zealand, The Garden City's bringing out the big guns.
Are you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?
New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.
In the travel know: 2024 cruise deals, Christmas fun and upcoming festivals
A little forward planning will see you right.
Adore gin? Experience Marlborough's new Distillers Cottage and Gin Shack
Introducing Marlborough's newest Gin Shack and Tasting Room.
Australia’s new chocolate farm is phe-nom, nom, nom-enal
Reason one thousand to go to Australia: Guided farm tours for chocoholics.
Should you fork out for the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay?
Fresh cream donuts for breakfast: one of many reasons to indulge in The Marriott.
Why you should start using nature like you use the gym
For your next holiday remember a simple fact - human nature needs nature.
Jurassic Park is real in NSW... Or at least the kids will think so
Watch out, more than 25 dinosaur species are roaming The Blue Mountains.
So many walks, such little time: Waiheke Island’s best-kept walking secrets
The one-stop shop for uncovering a series of walks you never knew existed.
Is the sold-out Disney cruise ship worth all the hype?
An inside look at Disney's cruise ship as it makes Australia its home for the summer.
How to make an idyllic holiday eco-conscious too
Ask an expert like the resident Marine Biologist at Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru.
Would you eat a green slime burger?
New in Travel: From gooey festivals to wine-inspired bike rides, festivals and walks.
Be the first to zipline across Kaikōura this December
Make like an albatross and soar across Kaikōura with EcoZip Adventures.
The Great Barrier Reef is worth saving and this is how you do it
Go and make Sir David Attenborough proud.
This is where you'll find one of Thailand’s last untouched paradises
Believe it or not, this idyllic place has barely been touched by tourism.
The NZ destination that's so good you'll want to move there
Warning: Reading this might make you quit your job and vacate.
Spend your next hāngi with New Zealand's Hāngi Master
Join chef, Rewi Spraggon for a whisky-inspired hāngi night.
Australia is pulling out all the stops to get us across the Ditch this spring
Fancy a Jamiroquai singalong and high tea with Jimmy Choo?
Long haul flights with a toddler – do you dare?
Top tips for avoiding the dreaded parent-shaming on TikTok.
What's that skip? Spring is the best time to visit Tasmania
It's breeding season and there are baby animals everywhere.
You can now go whale watching from the sky
This unique experience is the first of its kind in Australia.
Return to Hawaii: 7 holiday resorts to suit every type of traveller
Bolster the islands’ revival every time you book.
How to take a holiday every Friday this summer
Maximise your summer and stay at one of these close-to-the-city campgrounds every weekend.
Someone very special is joining Cunard Cruise Line in 2024
Amanda McLaren is the only child of Brice McLaren, founder of McLaren Racing.