Helen van Berkel checks into the Aleenta resort, at Phang Nga, in Thailand.

Severe weather separates the strong campers from the weak as hundreds flee

As city dwellers make a break for it, new villagers pop up to enjoy the rays of summer.

Most hotel guests expect a comfortable bed and clean sheets - not cold pizza in the bed.

Stephanie Holmes checks in to the Avani Metropolis Auckland Residences.

Eleven of the country's 12 regional areas reported more guest nights in October.

Eli Orzessek checks into the Sofitel Wellington.

Helen van Berkel checks into the Crest Resort and Pool Villas in Phuket, Thailand

The City of Sails trumps holiday hotspots the Coromandel and the Bay of Islands.

Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley stay at The Magazine Hotel, Budapest.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Arlo SoHo in New York City.

Justine Tyerman chocks up her 10th home swap, living like a local in Islington, London.

For Home Alone 2's 25th anniversary, the Plaza is offering a Kevin McAllister package.

Michelle Weir checks into the Movenpick Resort & Spa, Jimbaran Bay, Bali.

Justine Tyerman indulges at a historic Swiss celebrity haunt that's been newly-restored.

Shandelle Battersby checks into the Aga Reef Resort, Lalomanu, Samoa.

Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to Chic&basic Ramblas in Barcelona.

Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.

Justine Tyerman discovers the history of a Swiss hotel that's one of of Europe's oldest.

Gia Garrick checks into a Luxury Room with Beach Club access.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Hotel Grand Windsor, Auckland.

Andrew Stone checks into a heritage property with Indian Ocean views.

Courtney Whitaker stays at Royal Davui Island Resort, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji.

These homes are available to the weary traveller ... but only if you're brave enough.

Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check into a hotel in a 17th century canal house.

Michelle Weir checks into a central Christchurch hotel with a 'wow factor' bathroom.

Winston Aldworth checks into accommodation fit for the King in Memphis.

Donna McIntyre checks into a well-designed budget hotel close to the airport.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.

Maureen Marriner stays at London's COMO Metropolitan.