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Stephanie Holmes
Lifestyle and Travel Editor, Premium

Stephanie Holmes, Lifestyle and Travel Editor, Premium, for New Zealand's Herald, works as an editor, writer, and editorial leader, and as a presenter of videos and podcasts.

Stephanie Holmes has worked at New Zealand’s Herald since 2016, specialising in Travel and, more recently, Lifestyle and Entertainment, with her entire journalism career dedicated to these subjects. Under her editorship, the Herald’s weekly Travel magazine won the 2020 Voyager Media Award for Best Newspaper Magazine – a remarkable achievement considering New Zealand’s borders were closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and Kiwis were unable to travel. In 2022, she was a finalist for the Voyagers’ Editorial Leader of the Year award. Born and raised in the UK, Holmes graduated with a BA (Hons) in Communication Studies from Anglia Ruskin University, followed by a post-graduate journalism diploma. She arrived in New Zealand in 2003 and has lived in Auckland ever since.

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Why 16 hours inside an airport terminal was a joy not a bore

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Is this the best guided tour experience in the world? We think so

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Face to face with a killer: The luxury safari better than winning the lottery
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Face to face with a killer: The luxury safari better than winning the lottery

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Between lion sightings and luxury suites, Sabi Sabi is the safari dream.

History, Game of Thrones, and cheese: The best reasons to visit Malta and Corsica
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History, Game of Thrones, and cheese: The best reasons to visit Malta and Corsica

02 Oct 04:30 AM

These Mediterranean gems are off the beaten track but well worth a visit.

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Air NZ's luggage tracker vs Apple Airtag: Which should you use?

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Should you upgrade your flight to Premium Economy? Comparing cabins on Singapore Airlines

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Wander Waiheke's breathtaking trails, then dine in style – the ultimate island treat

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Celebrity Treasure Island Stars share their top camping tips

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Want to find paradise without leaving Auckland? Try this island escape

17 Aug 12:00 AM

And no, it's not Waiheke.

Review: Salerno's treasure - stay in an Airbnb built on 2nd century Roman ruins
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Review: Salerno's treasure - stay in an Airbnb built on 2nd century Roman ruins

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The perfect base to explore Italy's southern region.

Oceania Vista: An insider's guide to the world's newest cruise ship
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Oceania Vista: An insider's guide to the world's newest cruise ship

03 Aug 12:00 AM

Creative cocktails to fine dining, to dancefloors and libraries, this ship has it all.

Something old, something new: An inside look at a freshly reopened Melbourne hotel
Travel

Something old, something new: An inside look at a freshly reopened Melbourne hotel

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Travel

The luxury of alone time: Why you should stay in a grand lodge as a solo traveller

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An inside look at Rome's newest luxury hotel, where old meets new

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With gorgeous rooftop bar and luxurious Roman bath, Six Senses Rome is worth the splurge.

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This hotel has the best views of Positano on the Amalfi Coast

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QT on the GC: What it's like staying at a hip hotel in Surfers Paradise

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Hidden gems with hot tubs, for a weekend escape in North Canterbury

04 Apr 04:00 AM

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Travel

The Langham Gold Coast, a luxury beachside break

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Travel

What it's like flying from Auckland International Airport after the floods

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The international terminal saw chaos in the recent floods. But what's it like now?

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Travel

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New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
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Travel

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Best Beach 2023: Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels' favourite summer spots

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