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Here’s where your kiwi dollar will stretch further on a winter getaway

Cheapest and most expensive popular vacation spots identified.

Men vs. Women: NZ study reveals which group travels more

A lot of things aren’t equal between men and women, including travel, one study suggests.

A course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a sellout

Participants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.

This hotel will refund your room if it rains during your stay

Given the destination has 171 rainy days a year, it's not a bad gamble.

Air travel could become easier for wheelchair users in the US

Damaging or delaying a wheelchair would be considered a federal offence.

Why Esk Valley is still the ‘perfect place’ to visit

'I think people might have the wrong idea about what’s happening in the valley.'

Brilliant by Langham: What’s driving the growth of hotel loyalty programmes

Celebrity chefs, themed tea parties, art tours are all new offers to lure guests.

7/10 seniors spend kids' inheritance on travel, says survey, but it's not going as far as before

'Grey nomads' spend on average five and a half weeks annually on holiday.

Tourism spending edges towards pre-pandemic level

Recovery gains momentum but a crucial figure is well short of 2019.

Husband praised for ditching wife at transit airport and flying without her

One detail meant the public quickly labelled the wife as 'selfish' and 'childish'.

American Airlines Auckland to Dallas Forth Worth flight review

The flight between Auckland and Dallas Fort Worth can take up to 15.5 hours.

Air NZ domestic fares are heading up again: Here's why

Foran rejected suggestions it was a bad look a day after calling out Auckland Airport.

Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?

Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.

Queenstown Airport passenger numbers up on pre-Covid, pays $5.3m dividend

Company benefits from strong demand for transtasman travel.

Where hotel prices have fallen most in NZ

Figures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.

Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission

One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.

This week's hottest travel deals could be calling your name

Cruise or tour? There's something for every type of traveller this week.

Fury over 'woke' changes to London's beloved Tube Line map

Politicians have lashed out at the $16.45 million rebrand.