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There’s a new, good reason to spend some time at Melbourne Airport

Review: The new Novotel hotel is ideal for a luxurious layover

Can you skip your hotel checkout?

Hotels are offering new ways to checkout. Experts say the 'right' one is mostly up to you.

Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery

OPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.

Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite

Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.

'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants

Have you dined at these highly awarded Hawke's Bay restaurants?

Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods

Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?

Is this Auckland's unruliest motel? Police called to Epsom motel 163 times in a year

Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.

Airbnb employee drops hint about how they'll tempt travellers from hotels

Airbnb's chief business officer revealed a new feature that could change the game.

Lorna Riley checks into the super-luxe Imperial Hotel on the Gold Coast

This five-star hotel will treat you like an A-list celebrity, regardless of status.

Seven super-luxurious hotels where kids are welcome too

Lesser-known family stays that will spoil you all rotten.

Would you pay $5500 for one night of luxury in the Outback?

Stay at El Questro, where culture meets luxury in Australia's remote north-west.

Botched holiday: Couple lose $6k when booking site refused to budge over 'mistake'

'There are plenty of last-minute deal seekers who may have chanced upon this availability'

5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards

If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.

Steve Braunias: On couples in restaurants

A ballad for couples at their favourite restaurant.

Looking for a stylish stay in Brisbane without breaking the bank?

This is where you'll find greater comfort for a lower price.

Vivid Sydney is on now - don't book anything until you've read this

Everything you need to know before visiting Sydney's biggest winter spectacle.

Best places to stay in Mexico City: The Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

Accommodation in Mexico City that we've tried, tested and recommend.

What it’s like to stay at the former home of Nelson Mandela

Stay at Sanctuary Mandela, where Nelson Mandela lived for the majority of his presidency.