A golden new age of cruising
A golden new age of cruising
Dennis and Rosamund Knill take a cruise and discover what it’s like to escape the real world.
Ravenna’s opulent ‘soul’ revealed
Ravenna’s opulent ‘soul’ revealed
Eleanor Hughes takes a close look at the historic sites of Ravenna, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, which was once capital of the Western Roman Empire.
A taste of home
A taste of home
Sourdough lessons, truffle forest hikes and decadent dinners go hand-in-hand with luxury at this heritage lodge in Hawke’s Bay, writes Jacqui Gibson.
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Round and about the boulders
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Round and about the boulders
Recently, a final-year university student said the best thing about studying at Otago is, initially, the partying, but with time becomes the beauty of the area.
Pushing the boat out
Pushing the boat out
She’s big, she’s beautiful and she’s pushing boundaries. The shiny new flagship for Princess Cruises is a glittering marvel, writes Mike Yardley.
Due diligence key to RV dreams
Due diligence key to RV dreams
Justine Tyerman recounts a decade-long mission to find the perfect RV.
Bough factor
Bough factor
Like a new and proud keeper of the past, Mike Yardley experiences a remarkable new treehouse experience on the West Coast loaded with goldmining heritage.
Barrier is for free spirits
Barrier is for free spirits
After numerous hazy glimpses of it from the mainland and from boats over the years, Dunedin writer Neville Peat made his first visit last summer to Aotea Great Barrier Island north of Auckland.
Having a rum old time in Mauritius
Having a rum old time in Mauritius
With nearly 330km of white sandy beaches and blue lagoons, Mauritius is a haven for those who enjoy a range of water activities. But it’s the island’s history and cultural insights that catch...
Covid turns trip into nightmare
Don’t get sick
Getting sick on the other side of the world can quickly become a nightmare, as Paul Gorman recounts.
Tracking pioneers’ footsteps
Tracking pioneers’ footsteps
Dennis and Rosamund Knill discover there’s no mode of travel better than rail for an epic journey into the unknown.
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Six reserves and a climb on Oamaru circuit
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Six reserves and a climb on Oamaru circuit
The hills behind Oamaru have got its back.
A gentler side of the Dolomites
A gentler side of the Dolomites
Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities, Isabel Choat finds.
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New Caledonia plight ‘distressing’
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New Caledonia plight ‘distressing’
Dunedin travel agents believe it could be at least another three months before events settle enough for it to be suitable to travel to New Caledonia.
A long weekend in Sydney’s favourite getaway
A long weekend in Sydney’s favourite getaway
Most Kiwis heading across the pond beeline for hotspots and leave out the Blue Mountains, a favourite local getaway, just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney, finds Jacqui Gibson.
History part of the charm
History part of the charm
Sandip Hor discovers the intriguing history of Vietnam.
Cruising the coastline
Cruising the coastline
Tairāwhiti is ripe with outdoorsy options. Dip into the platter of nature’s delights across the district, writes Mike Yardley.
Paying a visit to the past
Paying a visit to the past
Gillian Vine finds dinosaurs on the loose in a Portuguese town.
When in Rome ... it’s better in spring
When in Rome ... it’s better in spring
Spring in Rome — it’s warm enough to sit outside cafes and bars, and visiting before the crowds arrive in summer means the queues are short, Sarah Turner writes.
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Sycophantic mountains draw you on
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Sycophantic mountains draw you on
Wānaka’s Matukituki Valley is almost stupidly beautiful.
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