To take your mind off the wind, ice and snow, here is a list of the world's top ten beaches, according to TripAdvisor.

Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.

With all sorts of gems, Ohakune takes the carrot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Cameron McMillan heads for the 19th hole at Barwon Heads Golf Club - The Members' Lounge.

Morgan Tait climbs aboard for the inaugural flight of Air New Zealand's new Dreamliner.

Megan Singleton rounds up some of the best apps to keep kids amused on long trips.

Big-name museums, monuments and markets are on offer in the capital of the United States.

A report has revealed how highly Kiwis value spending holiday time in the sun.

As long as the sea's involved in some way, this singer-songwriter's in paradise.

Tristram Clayton flies JQ204 from New Zealand to Australia.

Even bloodthirsty Count Dracula likes a sundowner now and then, learns Kevin Pilley.

Your passport expiry date could ruin that holiday, says Megan Singleton.

Topless tourism is trending, but there are traps for the unwary traveller. We uncover a few possible pitfalls.

The good folk of Tuscany are offering lessons in manners to wealthy Russian tourists.

Those dramatic sprints to catch your lover before they board a plane are best left to Hollywood, says Diana Balham.

Wandering through a city and exploring on a whim is this songstress' ideal way to travel.

Bean-counters in the airline industry claim alcohol-fuelled misbehaviour is costing the global aviation business US$1 billion annually.

Zoe Walker checks into a 'Baby Grand' hotel in The Big Apple.

A well-watered traveller's bladder knows no boundaries.

Megan Singleton shares some tips to make long-haul flights more bearable.

Hit the road and take in some spectacular scenery on these American highways.

Collecting freebies from hotels and travel can become an unstoppable pleasure, writes Elisabeth Easther. But what do you do if you have too many?

From France's top restaurants to a dodgy burger in Bolivia, there are no bad holidays.

Travel Editor Winston Aldworth on why you should give Glastonbury a miss.

Delhi belly and bad belly dancing will kill your holiday mojo, says Diana Balham.

Elisabeth Easther explores an outdoor oasis nestled in North Canterbury.

In Brisbane on a Sunday? Take a dip and sip Pimms at a party up high in Fortitude Valley, writes Daniel Richardson.

Winston Aldworth flies EK413 from New Zealand to Australia.

Megan Singleton has some hints for getting the best photos with even the most basic gear.

Dietary restrictions can be difficult to keep to in far-flung corners of the world, writes Alex Robertson.