TravelHungary: In Budapest, even the trains are playing Liszt (+video)Everywhere you look in Hungary's capital this summer, you'll catch sight of Liszt. Adrian Mourby finds out why.23 Aug 04:45 AM
TravelSavai'i: Simply SamoaPalm-fringed beaches and tropical rainforests merge in Savai'i, writes Adrienne Kohler.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRWC: Cheap flights for rugby-averseSpecial deals are here as airlines look to fill the planes heading out of New Zealand after they bring rugby fans south.20 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceDiana Clement: Read the fine print - and understand itWhen it comes to travel insurance there are pitfalls for the unwary.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelCrete: A pilgrimage through the battlefieldsJim Eagles makes a sentimental journey to Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought.15 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelTe Aroha: Old world charmsEverything in Te Aroha harks back to another time, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.12 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelUnforgettable blooming memoriesJim Eagles goes flora spotting on the wild and windy Chatham Islands.11 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelTop 10 free things to do in EuropeYou've paid for the airfare for your dream holiday to Europe. Now it's time to consider what to squeeze into your itinerary.10 Aug 02:00 AM
Opinion<I>Peter Calder:</I> Getting sniffy about hotel smellsAt first, I thought somebody had died and we'd stumbled into the place where the corpse was being embalmed...08 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelSouth Wairarapa: Untamed shipwreck coastPaul Rush takes a sea change along the shipwreck coast of southern Wairarapa.05 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelTravel gadget: TomTom Start 10I took the TomTom Start 10 with me to Europe because it's very small and easy to pack.01 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelChicago: Stainless-steel skylineCriminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.27 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelBali: Magic relaxes resolveGraham Reid goes on an actual holiday and enjoys it, despite himself.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelWhistling up a rare treatJim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.25 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleAustralia to Asia: Spa sensationsSpoil yourself and book into one of the best spas in Australia and Asia.22 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelWestern Australia: Giant appetiteAhead of a trip to Western Australia, Pamela Wade worries about being swallowed up by the world's biggest fish.20 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelTravel diaries: Discover the most fashionable mid-winter escapesThree of <I>Viva</I>'s favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.20 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelFrance: The answer to ageing wellCenturies old tunnels make excellent wine cellars, PK Stowers explains.18 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelGreece: Pure notes of healing sanctuaryThe theatre acoustics are fit for the gods at the birthplace of Apollo's son, writes Jim Eagles.18 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Cheers, big earsJoelle Thomson ventures to Africa to party with elephants feasting on marula fruit.14 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelFrequent flyer notches up his first 10 million milesThomas Stuker, a car sales consultant from Chicago, has racked up 10 million miles flying United.11 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelKaitaia: Golden age of the DalliesIt's definitely not a winterless spot, but there's warmth in Northland's history, says Pamela Wade.07 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelMali: From here to Timbuktu againJames Anderson heads for the ancient city in the desert of utter remoteness.06 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelFlorida: Back to EarthEstelle Sarney visited Cape Canaveral as the Endeavour was being prepared for its last flight.04 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelFinland: A trip to SantalandMary Lambie spent last Christmas lugging her three young children to Lapland to meet the "real" Mr Claus.03 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelTen of the best ... Sunday drives from AucklandHop in the car and explore the byways beyond our biggest city. Cate Foster goes wandering.03 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelA transport of delight in DubaiIt's an oasis in the desert, filled with massive and mind-bending wonderments, all easily accessible by train, air, ferry ... or camel. Jim Eagles takes a look.29 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelScotland: Rosslyn Chapel's sacred symbolismA chapel at the heart of a bestselling mystery novel captivates pilgrims, says Graham Reid.29 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelThe Loire Valley's da Vinci abodeFrance's Loire Valley was the unlikely last home of an Italian Renaissance genius, writes P.K. Stowers.28 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland to Wellington: It's the journey that countsGood things take time, as Danielle Wright discovers on an Overlander scenic train trip to Wellington.27 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: South America busting with safari optionsAdvice on finding accommodation on Easter Island and rearranging travel plans around hotspots.24 Jun 10:00 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: A southern trail of epicurean fanciesThere are of course dozens of wineries around Lake Dunstan, but I had decided to focus on the Gibbston Valley area.22 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelAsia: Recipe for digestive disasterDerek Cheng samples some toe-curling cuisine on the streets of the Philippines and Malaysia.22 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionCuba: Mojitos and music still the heartbeat of HavanaIn Cuba, writes Jill Worrall, there's a soundtrack to almost everything you do.21 Jun 02:00 AM
