The elegant charm of lakeside Queenstown brings on an old-fashioned feeling of serenity for this lucky couple.

Nicholas Jones enters a weird world of dress-ups.

On a trip to Oman, Jim Eagles heads to the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia' and navigates sheer drops and rock falls to visit an abandoned cliff face village.

A tropical family holiday with an autistic child can be successful if you plan ahead, writes Laurilee McMichael.

Britain's historic Blenheim Palace is the ideal setting for a medieval jousting tournament, writes Jim Eagles.

Megan Singleton rounds up five romantic weekend break destinations within cooee of Auckland.

Former broadcaster Richard Driver heads out on a self-drive safari.

Hong Kong's temperate climate makes it an ideal holiday destination for much of the year.

A boat for two is a spectacular way to see Oregon's scenery, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Rotorua's Blue Lake is a favourite holiday hotspot for waterlovers.

Two proposed mega tourism developments in the South Island have opponents warning that life in a precious World Heritage Area and national parks will suffer.

They are holidays billed as an opportunity to enter another world.

Lauraine Jacobs eats and drinks her way around Sri Lanka.

Savannah is known for slavery, elegance and - as Rob McFarland finds - a famous film location.

Bliss is on tap at a world-class retreat in a remote setting, writes Amanda Linnell.

Whangamata remains the top spot for Kiwi holidaymakers over summer, according to new figures.

A cat put this German town on the wine trail, writes Jocelyn Watkin.

Chile's national parks offer a wide range of walks, catering to everyone from experienced climbers to enthusiastic day-trippers, writes Andrea Loebbecke.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the team of British adventurers, led by Captain Robert Scott, at the South Pole.

Mariposa is holding its own against invading human industry, says Michael Dickison.

Andalucia has harnessed its geographical strengths and benign climate to provide a great variety of active holidays, writes Mick Webb.

From a palm-fringed island oasis in Queensland to a sleek 27th floor urban pool in Melbourne, travellers have some impressive places to take a dip.

Getting to North Korea is, in reality, easy and it is certainly the oddest country, but is not for everyone writes Chris Pritchard.

A home by the sea is the Kiwi dream and many are living it.

It's a paradise where time slows and crayfish dinners are all part of the landscape.

Spanish forces drove the Moors from this medieval frontier, leaving a enticing fusion of both cultures.

While foreigners can quote every word of The Sound of Music in their sleep, most Austrians have never even seen it, finds Ellen Creager.

The Finnish capital has been named 2012's World Design Capital.

There are many beautiful beaches to base yourself on Waiheke. We chose Onetangi.

The Boteti River is not, as some travel brochures and websites say, dry.