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.

The Germans have cracked on to a nice little scheme to get tourists to directly fund major infrastructure, and Winston Aldworth believes it could work here.

Ewan McDonald stays at the Malmaison, a former "house of negotiable affection" in Edinburgh.

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.

Drink in the gorgeous views on one of the many hikes, says Elisabeth Easther.

Peter Feeney and family fly on Jetstar JQ284 Dunedin to Auckland.

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.

Mucking around with mates in Mexico and munching charred goat with Maasai warriors are fond memories.

The actress shares her travel memories.