Justine Tyerman reverts to childhood at a quaint settlement on New South Wales' Central Coast.

Fancy getting away from it all? Consider this private island paradise off the coast of Belize.

Dubai's new rainforest hotel will make for a unique guest experience.

Sheltered behind the world famous Belize Barrier Reef, Coral Caye is a completely private island that can accommodate up to 12 people in its two wooden cottages. For further information see thefamilycoppolaresorts.com

Michelle Weir stays on a car-free private island where the noise of the ocean and people laughing are the only sounds to be heard.

Long before Airbnb and Couchsurfing, there were motels. Glorious motels with citrus-coloured bed sheets ...

Andrew Louis checks out a campground where you can have the tenting experience without having to pitch and pack away the tent.

Once you're inside this cross-border hotel, you can walk from one country to the other in seconds.

It's got hints of Hobbiton, but this whimsical hotel's a long way from Matamata.

Regional New Zealand gives travellers an "authentic" experience.

For many holidaymakers, there is nothing more important than a room with a spectacular view.

Winston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.

Thinking of renting out that spare room via AirBnB to earn a bit of spare cash? You might want to check with your insurer first.

Two resorts, 10 days, many highlights. Tessa Stockdale has one tough assignment.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste of big city living in a contemporary London apartment.

Shandelle Battersby takes refuge from Raro's heat at a secluded beachfront spot.

Fathom is the one-ship Carnival experiment in "social-impact travel" for travelers who want to make a difference.

For travellers who miss their own pets when they head off on vacation, there are a number of places on offer that can help to numb the pain.

San Francisco has picked a fight with Airbnb that it probably can't win.

Shandelle Battersby checks in to Iririki Island Resort and Spa, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Airbnb could be ruining Europe's most treasured historic cities, it's been claimed.

The Executive Room is 27 sqm - a good size for a crash pad and the desk has decent space around it.

Ten hotels were short-listed in the Sexiest Design category at this month's travel industry show LE Miami.

Rob Cox finds himself caught short when he takes his wife to the exclusive Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a Mother's Day treat.

Eli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.

Tired of eating out, but too tired to cook? This startup may be your answer.

Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.

Airbnb is facing new accusations of discrimination after a transgender woman was denied a rental by a host.

A deluxe suite on the ground floor with access to the harbour's pier, offering waterfront views.

New staff appointments at hotels are rarely of any interest to guests, except in the very exceptional case of this very exceptional worker.