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Kia ora: Waihi

Community spirit, cool cafes and amazing walks add to the gold mining town's charm, finds Elisabeth Easther.

TranzAlpine track: A tale of two countries

The craggy and wild Main Divide really does split New Zealand into two different landscapes, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Hastings: Sampling the bounty of the Bay

Diana Balham enjoys culinary masterpieces and vintage tipples in Hawkes Bay.

Indonesia: In search of dragons

The hunt for the man-eating Komodo, writes Rachel Williams, makes for one heart-stopping cruise excursion.

Michigan: Motor City revival

For decades, it was a whipped dog of a city but Kate Roff discovers a different Detroit. This one is grabbing hold of a new lease on life.

Montenegro: Climbing a stairway to heaven

On a cruise stopover in Kotor, Carol Smith finds the view from the top is worth the climb. The medieval Balkan town and hilltop fortress is one port of call on a magical trip around the Mediterranean.

Room check: Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore

Luxury meets location at Singapore's Four Seasons, as Grant Bradley discovers.

Flight check: Vancouver to Honolulu on Air Canada

Peter Hamling flies AC47 from Canada to Hawaii.

New South Wales: The Asian tastes of Sydney

Mackerel floss anyone? Jesse Mulligan finds new and innovative Asian eateries in Sydney.

How to choose the right cruise

If you're taking your first steps towards a floating holiday, Jane Archer offers tips to help you enjoy your break.

Keep it spicy: Chef's answer to a high-flying problem

In a market more competitive than a bazaar of carpet sellers, airlines see that by improving their food, they improve the experience and are more likely to get the passenger booking again.

Chattan Farm: Big easy with Mother Nature

Pitching a tent with the family just got better, says Sarah Ell.

Ireland: A walk on the wilder side

Hobbling at the back of the pack (with one broken shoe) Jini Reddy hikes the heights of Connemara - home to staggering landscapes and well-earned seafood suppers.

Otago: In the presence of gods

Justine Tyerman cycles to Paradise ...

Arizona: Into the beautiful west

A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.

Sweden: Worlds collide on the Arctic's doorstep

Swedish Lapland is a wonderland in winter, when traditional activities belie its modern role as an up-and-coming hub of international communication.

Tuning out in the Grenadines

The adults-only Palm Island Resort has holiday relaxation down to a silent art, writes Tori Mayo.

Rhode Island: Drinking in Colonial Newport

This seaside city's history as a magnet for the prominent can be traced back further than its glittering 19th-century heyday, writes Robert DiGiacomo.