Pitch your tent and slap on the insect repellent — DoC reveals its most used campsites.

Spa treatments around the world are as different as the languages spoken in the destinations they hail from, writes Megan Singleton.

If living a more active life is on your resolutions list for next year, here are five adventurous ideas that will help you stay on track even while vacationing.

The secret coded language used by flight attendants has been revealed - from 'crotch watch' to 'slam-clicker'.

Choose your sky-gazing destination based on the other attractions available to minimise disappointment if the aurora borealis doesn't play ball, writes Megan Singleton.

Bronwyn Sell stays at a family-friendly place with dramatic ocean views near Greymouth.

With the national carrier entering its 75th year, here's a wee stocking-filler for the sky-gawping plane nerd in your life.

Justine Tyerman narrowly avoids being taken in by a holiday accommodation scammer.

Sue Baxalle flies MH130 from New Zealand to Malaysia.

Herald aviation correspondent Grant Bradley looks at the trends exciting the plane nerds.

For the past couple of weeks we've been asking Herald Travel readers to tell us where they like to go. And some of the answers to our online survey were surprising.

The surfer shares her travel memories.

Tristram Clayton makes like a megastar at a top Auckland address.

Nicky Park dishes up five food experiences to try in Rotorua.

I blame the cafes and their glut of damnable loyalty cards.

Kevin Pilley cradles Tequila Sunrises while watching cliff divers in Acapulco.

Winston Aldworth flies JQ245 to The Garden City.

Nasty latrines are tolerable but a good wash is a must, even on the most basic camping trip, says Diana Balham.

Mrs Claus shares her travel memories.

Off on your 'Silver OE'? Good for you - travel adventures keep you young and energised. Robyn Yousef offers some sage advice.

Andrew Alderson stays at a classic Kiwi cottage on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Dylan Cleaver has nothing but praise for this Ferrari of suitcases.

Go underground in the steps of Joan Baez.

Andrew Potter flies WW206 from England to Iceland.

At airport screenings, whisk out any low-down piercings to avoid showtime, says Megan Singleton.

Verdant Ethiopia surprises Jim Eagles.

'The Brokenwood Mysteries' actress shares her travel memories.

The MasterChef 2012 winner shares her travel memories.

Winston Aldworth stays at New York's Quin, where style meets Central Park.

The modern traveller needs to take advantage of the many clever gadgets in the market, writes Patrick Pilcher.