The things you should never eat when you're on holiday

Travel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.

This is the worst seat on the plane – and it's not what you think

Experts say seat choice can make or break your flight experience.

Is flying Business Class worth it? An expert’s guide on how to make the most of it

Once you go left, you'll never want to go back.

Kiwi self-made millionaire Simran Kaur on dreams and 'failing upwards'

What does it take to achieve a dream? The Air NZ Dream Seats ambassador explains.

'The payoff is huge': How luxury travel is being transformed for Kiwi second-home owners

95 properties are already listed in NZ - and the number is growing.

Disneyland Aotearoa: Is it a dream worth considering?

Opinion: Weta collaborations and wide spaces make the possibilities endless, and complex.

What social media travel posts reveal about each generation

OPINION: Gen Z ironic ambiguity, millennial normcore, and boomer cheese. We dive in.

Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries

The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025

Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.

From lawbreaking to cultural mis-steps: What's the worst thing you've done on holiday?

A survey found 32% of tourists regret actions such as posing with statues.

Seven gems of the Seven Seas Splendor - from a personal butler to a bespoke cocktail list

The $9.97 million art collection includes works enviable to many gallery curators.

'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Secrets of the Splendor: Inside the nerve centre of one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships

Meet the man responsible for the safe passage of a floating luxury art gallery and hotel.

USA: 4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America

New York Times: A rare, rolling perspective on America’s quieter corners.

36 Hours in Singapore

New York Times: Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee as a thriving city-state.

Life after chemo: Kiwi breast cancer survivor's top tips for adventure post-treatment

Rebecca Ronald knows life is for living. She shares her tips for travelling after cancer.

How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit

Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.

Kim Knight: Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop - a Gen X lament

OPINION: 'Everything good gets discontinued.'

How to see New Zealand like a first-time visitor

Ever wondered what a tourist sees when they visit NZ for the first time? Wonder no more.

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism

Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact

In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival

Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

Is this the year Laos breaks through?

New York Times: Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change.

No Hula-Hooping, no peeing in the ocean: 11 rules that might surprise travellers

There will be no building of sandcastles in Italy, thank you.

Safari on your bucket list? Pick the right one.

New York Times: How to choose a safari operator that also nurtures nature.

Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled

OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef

Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.

Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight

A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.

36 Hours in San Francisco

This glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.

Zita Cobb runs a $3086-a-night inn on a small island. Is she the most radical person in travel?

New York Times: Luxury meets community-spirit off the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

Are you adventurous or just running away from problems?

I became suspicious of everyone's motivations for long-term travel.

Travelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in Europe

OPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.

Auckland's best beaches: From Piha's chaos to Cheltenham's calm

Discover Auckland's best beaches, from Long Bay to Mission Bay.

Paul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine can

OPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.

Varsha Anjali: What's so bad about Auckland, anyway?

OPINION: As hordes leave Auckland for the holidays, is the city as bad as some say?

Bordeaux's trams vs Auckland's gridlock: What can we learn?

OPINION: Why Bordeaux could teach Auckland a thing or two about public transport.

Paul Lewis: €154 fine for a €3 bus fare - Kiwi tourists’ Bologna nightmare

OPINION: Simply catching a bus can cost a small fortune for the honest and unwary.

Inside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofit

New seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.

At a remote Scottish pub, a pint worth hiking 32km

How far would you walk for refreshments? 

Travelling for a cuddle, or more, at European sex parties

New York Times: Europe’s sex party scene is booming post-pandemic.

A cheapskate’s guide to Manhattan

A guide to making NYC more affordable.

To really see Peru, hop on (and off) the bus

New York Times: Peru at your own pace.

Finding London’s most distinctive shops

Sure, you can hit Harrods but these small and unique shops are extra special.