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Travelling from Auckland to the South Island by train was one of my best holidays.
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Sometimes tourist destinations just don't live up to your expectations.
The world's best cities for cycling
The best way to see a city is from a bicycle, writes Paul Steely White.
How much to tip an airport wheelchair-pusher
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.
The tide is turning against plastic
Taking a stand against plastic has assumed tsunami-like proportions.
Three more ways to entertain the kids
Our writers give their tips for family-friendly fun these school holidays.
Lounge check: Cathay Pacific's First and Business Class
Stephanie Holmes enjoys the food at Cathay Pacific's First and Business Class Lounge.
Revealed: Strangest laws around the world
Cops around the world have revealed the strangest laws enforced in their countries.
Why we're opting for 'digital detox' holidays
Travellers are seeking out retro-style holidays, where connectivity is an afterthought
Weirdest Macca's items around the world
While the Golden Arches invoke familiarity, the menus overseas can be anything but.
Travel hits and misses: Tom Broome
Drummer Tom Broome will perform in a five-show run of Valerie at Q Theatre.
Chic on the slopes
Kiwi footwear designer Kathryn Wilson gives her top tips for staying stylish at the snow.
Most expensive countries to be hospitalised in
You could pay 12 times more for a bed in a foreign hospital than a five star hotel.
Travel bugs: Restocking the mini bar
If you succumb to the Mini-Bar Devil, can you just replace the items the next day?
What you can — and can't — pinch from your hotel
Help yourself to the slippers, but it's probably bad karma to take the Bible.
Room check: Bay Vista Waterfront Motel
Belinda Feek stays at the Bay Vista Waterfront Motel, Picton.
Four ways to entertain the kids
Our travel writers offer some ideas to keep the whole family happy these school holidays.
Ask Away: Visiting Denali National Park
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.
My Holidays: Jennifer Ludlam
Jennifer Ludlam stars in Auckland Theatre Company's season of Filthy Business.
Why you should be skeptical of 'one room left' warnings
In the UK, hotel booking websites were told to cease the 'questionable' sales tactic.
Travel hits and misses: Reef Ireland
Reef Ireland plays Wolf West in Westside, returning to Three on Monday, July 9.
Revealed: Holiday destinations where vaping is banned
Five more destinations banned e-cigarettes with punishment ranging from fines to prison.
Why July 8 is a bad day to travel to the US
If you're travelling to the US this weekend, things could get a little crazy.
Travel bugs: Men who order for the table
A weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday, by Tim Roxborogh.
He Tangata: Ryan O'Connell
Elisabeth Easther talks to Ryan O'Connell of Switched On Bikes New Zealand.
Flight check: Auckland to Melbourne
Alex Robertson flies aboard QF154 from Auckland to Melbourne.