Some holidays are hard work, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, that can be the point.

Grant Bradley flies Emirates EK413 from Auckland to Sydney.

Kiwis can expect cheaper flights and more choices as a result of a deal between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines, which is also expected to boost local tourism.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

The announcement that norovirus was onboard a cruise ship touring NZ 'scared the s*** out of us', said one passenger as sanitation efforts continue.

A 7-month-old child who was too young to be fully immunised against the measles was infectious when it travelled with its family on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Megan Singleton lines up cute towns and desert safaris.

The Shortland Street actor shares his travel memories.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

While most people can't wait to knock off from work and head away on holiday, many Kiwis are hanging on to annual leave days - stockpiling them for future trips.

Filthy hotel rooms and lengthy stays in departure lounges are the Kiwi traveller's biggest holiday woes, a new survey shows.

A summer break in a cute retro caravan is like taking a slice of Kiwiana on holiday. Heather McCracken meets some of the enthusiasts bringing vintage vans back to life.

History, music and culture are just some of the reasons to travel, writes James Ellis.

A World Cup-gripped Brazil and a Colombia keen to shed its dark reputation are among the hottest destinations for travel next year.

Winston Aldworth samples some capital beers.

Parts of the Abel Tasman National Park will go "live" today with the launch of a virtual visitor centre and Wifi network.

Do you know your Swedes from your Swiss?

The list-happy people in Expedia's Listopedia team have come up with their thoughts on the likely travel picks for Kiwis in 2014.

The Cricket Show host shares her travel memories.

In recent weeks, we've asked Herald Travel readers for the best tips for summer breaks. From packing the car to global destinations, here's the best of what you said.

This summer, the most travelling I'll be doing is short trips to the shop for barbecue supplies and cold beer.

Spin your wheels at these quirky tributes to the automobile.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the puns and good humour in a small town like no udder.

Alex Robertson reviews two Lonely Planet titles aimed at the younger members of the family.

Kevin Pilley joins the gossips and listens to some tall tales.

What is billed as being one of New Zealand's best walks will open this weekend, with upwards of 30,000 hikers per year expected.

Winston Aldworth flies Flight 192 from Hong Kong to Kathmandu.

Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.

What really happens on a European coach tour when the travellers are a few decades older than the Contiki generation? Ewan McDonald tried to find out.