TravelFrom ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spotsGoogle searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.28 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelFrom locals to tourists: How I fell for Taupō all over again The guided e-bike loop covers about seventeen kilometres of Taupō 's varied terrain.28 Jan 10:26 PM
TravelI had a $1000 red wine bath in Spain for 'wellness'. Here's what it was likeThe three-hour vinotherapy ritual unfolds inside a 17th-century Mudéjar palace.28 Jan 07:30 AM
TravelYou can finally kick that screen addiction at these top retreats Enjoy the sweet relief of a digital detox at these retreats across Aotearoa and Australia.28 Jan 07:14 AM
TravelSix cruises where your holiday doubles as a wellness resetGuests can choose tailored programmes with yoga, Pilates and meditation.27 Jan 10:12 PM
TravelHow to turn a Melbourne city hop into a restorative wellness getawayFrom Aireys Inlet to Sorrento, these escapes pair luxury with adventure.27 Jan 08:52 PM
TravelThe one hotel benefit that most travellers totally ignoreIt's free and invaluable, yet most travellers totally ignore it. 27 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelFrom saunas to sea plunges: The remote islands where water resets your brainStudies show time spent in 'blue spaces' can lower stress hormones and lift mood.27 Jan 05:30 PM
TravelHow to do Fiordland in style, from heli rides to a hidden lodge on the edge of nowhereGuided trips range from multi-day Hollyford Track hikes to shorter stays.27 Jan 07:30 AM
TravelWhy this NZ city may be the next wellness hotspotThe town has welcomed several new spas and saunas in the last few months.27 Jan 07:00 AM
Travel newsAir NZ international cabin crews to strike The action will affect B787 and B777 flights on February 11-13.27 Jan 04:47 AM
Travel'We’re here to experience life': Eli Matthewson on why he left New ZealandThe Kiwi comedian has traded life in Auckland for a new start in London. Here's why.27 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelDo you need to be rich to enjoy wellness travel?We explore just how much money one needs to enjoy this travel trend. 27 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelWhat it's like learning meditation from a monk in Chiang MaiSound healing, bamboo exercise and qigong shaped a mindful daily rhythm.26 Jan 11:04 PM
TravelWhy scaling a cliff edge may be the travel experience you needThis brand new experience in Australia is the first of its kind. 24 Jan 07:00 PM
Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSix US experiences worth flying halfway around the world forFrom renting entire ski fields to tracking wolves.22 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelThis time of year is the absolute best for cruising EuropeNo crowds, lower prices and iconic attractions all to yourself. 21 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?20 Jan 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzyKoh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.20 Jan 07:00 AM
TravelThe horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles"This time, he aimed right at Siebold’s throat.” 20 Jan 06:00 AM
TravelFive Melbourne neighbourhoods to eat, drink and explore like a localFrom Richmond’s wine bars to Sydney Rd’s op shops, each area has its own vibe.20 Jan 12:38 AM
TravelWhy I stole my mum's only chance at a business class flightAn unexpected feud led to Melissa Nightingale swiping her mum's business class spot.19 Jan 11:27 PM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelJapan’s quiet coastal gem where you can escape the tourist crowdsThe Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome stands alone as the city’s preserved blast ruin.19 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this yearFrom Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year. 18 Jan 07:01 PM
TravelTaupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second lookWhile most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.17 Jan 07:00 PM
TravelFrom craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine CrossingIf you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.17 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelNZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winnersVoting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiving in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry dateOPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan. 16 Jan 07:00 PM
TravelWhy you should make Alaska your next US travel destinationAlaska offers what many can only dream of: solitude.14 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelInside Hawke’s Bay’s luxury farm retreat at Cape KidnappersSet within an 800ha farm and wildlife sanctuary, this lodge redefines seclusion.13 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelIs this spot the new Byron Bay?This spot offers beautiful beaches without the crowds13 Jan 07:25 AM
