Kayaking trips from Matiatia on Waiheke can be an adventure for the whole family, discovers Donna McIntyre.

No matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.

Miners and farmers have made way for curling, writes Elisabeth Easther.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

Grant Bradley flies QF146 from New Zealand to Australia.

Take careful note of the terms and conditions when using credit cards for travel insurance, writes Jane Jeffries.

In parts of eastern Europe, the memory of communist rule is still fresh, writes Sisi Tang.

Paul Abercrombie gets to grips with Venice's watery warrens during a once-in-a-lifetime rowing lesson.

Being voted the best beach in New Zealand has its pitfalls, discovers Danielle Wright.

Prehistory's meatiest monsters are hanging out with nature's most ethereal critters - butterflies, writes Dionne Christian.

Sophisticated cuisine and quaint forest accommodation enthral Paul Davies on Tamborine Mountain.

Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.

It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

If you want a dinkum Aussie drinking experience, you can't do better than Port Douglas, says Kurt Bayer, even if locals are scarce.

Scott Kara finds Mana Island's sand, sun and snorkelling irresistibly relaxing.

Megan Singleton finds turbulence soothing in a rocking-the-pram kind of way, but for those who feel differently, here are her tips on getting through a bumpy flight.

Sheriden Rhodes checks out some of the best spa-cations across Asia and Australia.

It's a quiet place to get away from it all - and packed with interest, says Elisabeth Easther.

Jane Luscombe reacquaints herself with some old haunts.

Britt Basel makes good on a long-held promise to visit Sturgis' annual motorcycle rally with her father.

Helen van Berkel senses the suffering of the prisoners of war who died to build the Death Railway.

Follow these tips to arrive at your destination feeling fresh as a daisy.

Know thyself and, when travelling, know thy luggage - or get ready for a quick return trip to the airport, writes Linda Herrick.

Head over heels for NSW waves, Duncan Gillies feels the fear but does it anyway.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson travels the Greek Isles and Turkish coast on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey.

Here's your chance to perform all the stunts you see in the movies, writes David Linklater.

Hugh Biggar goes in search of exotic and elusive wildlife in Indonesia.