Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.

Barney McDonald revels in a powder-perfect Mt Hutt day.

Gwyneth Paltrow shows what her house has to offer potential Airbnb guests. Video / @gwynethpaltrow

Europe's most affordable ski slopes are in Poland, as Jared Savage discovers

Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.

Owners of a Whangarei lodge have apologised after turning away a lesbian couple who had booked a shared bed - but are not ready to welcome back gay people.

Jennifer Ennion discovers Thailand's Koh Phangan is perfect for those who want to get away from it all.

The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

Increasing numbers of campsite holidaymakers fly to Italy, but taking the decision to drive across mainland Europe is worth the effort.

A survey just released by Hyatt Hotels has (finally) found that women are the main decision makers when it comes to booking travel and they like certain things in a hotel room. I’m one of them, so here’s five things we want…

Make sure your kids are calm when you arrive to Australia's largest railway museum.

Joanne Carroll's confidence grows in safe Fijian waters.

Aussie travellers are among the worst culprits when it comes to stealing souvenirs from hotel rooms.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

Brett Atkinson explores the charms of Niue's coral atoll.

A fully equipped motorhome has replaced a canvas tent in Sarah Lawrence's holiday affections

If I seem a bit sniffy, I assure Robertson locals, it's certainly not intentional nor an indication that I don't like the place.

Minister says Housing NZ stock needs work before it can impose conditions on private landlords

On the island of Rotoroa in the Hauraki Gulf, Elisabeth Easther finds beaches, birds and peace.

On Lantau Island off Hong Kong, Duncan Gillies sees Snow White and an extremely large Buddha.

A Queenstown hotel and a Marlborough bed and breakfast rated well with TripAdvisor guests.

Two tenants who moved into their Auckland state house two years after the start of World War II are still living there - more than 70 years later.

Rustic mountain huts, baches on the beach and a miner’s cottage with vineyard views - Danielle Wright discovers humble holiday homes to book in advance.

Hawkes Bay real estate agent Simon Tremain says he will fight a verdict of unsatisfactory conduct from the Real Estate Agents Authority.