TravelBackpackers reveal hostel shockers"I found a turd in my pillow case when I stayed at a rundown hostel in America."25 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHotel room prices to surge in hotspotsHotel room rates are set to spike in popular tourist destinations as the accommodation shortage bites.24 May 05:00 PM
TourismNew Zealand needs 26 new hotelsThe tourism boom means the country is short of 26 hotels.24 May 12:41 AM
TravelRoom Check: Novotel Rotorua LakesideIt's not the prettiest hotel from the outside but it makes up for it once you step inside.17 May 10:00 PM
TourismJucy plans to expand pod-style hotels to OZTourism business Jucy is considering opening its new pod-style budget hotels in Australia later next year if the New Zealand rollout proves successful.16 May 12:50 AM
TravelRoom Check: Muri Beach Club Hotel, RarotongaIn the heart of Muri village, known for its beautiful beach - one of the jewels in Rarotonga's crown.16 May 12:00 AM
TravelBeechtree Suites, TaupoEwan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.13 May 04:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Grand Mercure, PhuketThe Craft Beer Lounge claims to have the largest selection of the delicious brown stuff in Phuket and often features live entertainment, while you can kick back and enjoy chilled house music at Bounce Pool Bar.10 May 04:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Heritage Hanmer SpringsYou're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.05 May 07:00 PM
TravelHotel decorating: The artful lodgerIt used to be that art in hotels was deliberately inoffensive.25 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelWhere billionaires check inA survey released this month by New World Wealth has revealed Las Vegas' luxurious Bellagio is the No.1 hotel choice for the world's wealthiest people24 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Famous North Gregory Hotel, Winton, QueenslandDeep in the Australian Outback, many people drive to Winton.13 Apr 07:00 PM
BDBDTourismWarm weather, leap year sees guest nights riseNew Zealand guest nights rose for 23rd straight month as tourism breaks new records.12 Apr 01:30 AM
TravelTravel Wires: Auckland, Sydney top choices for EasterAuckland, Sydney top choices for EasterLatest figures from Wotif show that our two biggest cities were the most popular destinations for Kiwis over Easter.08 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Waitomo Top 10 Holiday ParkThe entrance could be better signposted: I tried to enter via the exit and ended up dithering dangerously on a high-speed road.07 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelAsk Away: Travelling to Brisbane?As far as activities, the Botanic Gardens are a must and free guided tours are available twice a day.05 Apr 12:00 AM
TourismAirbnb sees fastest growth, best reviews for senior hostsAirbnb's fastest-growing and most-beloved demographic are those aged 60 and older.04 Apr 06:30 PM
TravelHotels: From Cuba to FoxtonFollowing the relaxing of travel and trade relations with the United States, the accommodation game is starting to heat up in Cuba.31 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Mangawhai Heads Holiday ParkMangawhai is a great place to get away to for the weekend and also fantastic for fishing.29 Mar 10:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: The Heritage, QueenstownQueenstown is well served by flights from Australia and all around New Zealand although you can't beat driving in, the landscape will blow your mind.27 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelHotel group QT coming to NZQT is expanding into New Zealand, bringing its quirky, hip accommodation first to Wellington, then Queenstown.24 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Waitui Beach Club, Sofitel Fiji Resort & SpaThe Waitui Beach Club is a recent adults-only addition to the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.24 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Paradise Resort, Gold CoastThis is very much a family-focused resort, slap-bang in the middle of a family-focused destination.23 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Palm Grove Resort, RarotongaIn the village of Vaimaanga on the southern part of Rarotonga, halfway around the island from the main town of Avarua.22 Mar 04:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Hanabishi Hotel, JapanIn the heart of Beppu next to the waterfront. It was close to the train station and had a mountain view out of nearly every window.21 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Hilton's Relaxation Room in SydneyYou're right in the heart of the CBD. Opposite is the iconic Queen Victoria Building - boutique shopping, Romanesque arches.20 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelTaupo: Here's looking at you kid ...Miriyana Alexander checks out a luxury lodge that's luring celebs to New Zealand.20 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Plaza Hotel, QueenstownA comfy and spacious room on the sixth floor of seven, with a balcony offering views of the central third floor courtyard, lakefront and Remarkables mountain range still sporting a dusting of snow.17 Mar 10:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Sheraton Grand, MacauThe Vegas of the East. The St. Regis is next door if you're after a good cocktail and can be accessed internally.17 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: QT Hotel, Port DouglasEveryone at QT is so calm and friendly; it's like walking into a mate's uber-chic beach house.16 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Rendezvous Hotel, AucklandMy window looked out over the Aotea Centre - which could use a waterblast - and the city council's Civic building.15 Mar 04:00 AM
TourismAirbnb to let neighbours give feedbackAirbnb will soon give landlords a better way to find out how the strangers showing up at their properties are behaving.15 Mar 12:30 AM
TravelRoom Check: Novotel, New PlymouthThe interior design is a questionable combination of pea soup green and floral. And don't expect to be able to lounge around in a robe, because there aren't any.13 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Hilton LA Universal City, Southern CaliforniaThis Hilton was built in the 80s to service the crowds visiting Universal Studios and sits within Universal City.11 Mar 12:00 AM
